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La Polynesie Francaise

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the internet to research the French Polynesian Islands in the Pacific Ocean. For each website, they scan the information and list five French words they do not know the meaning. They complete a worksheet to discover the...
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Archaeology and Erosion

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study how erosion affects archaeology sites. In this investigative lesson, 6th graders construct a model of a pyramid using sugar cubes. They will investigate in groups how water, wind, and sunlight affects their model...
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Sharks At Risk Viewing Guide

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars complete a worksheet while viewing a film about sharks. They examine the reasons for overfishing of the oceans. They identify predator-prey relationships as well.
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Justice in America

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze primary sources for evidence of intent and purpose. In this American government instructional activity, 11th graders compose a one-page response explaining their understanding of "justice." Students read and...
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The Need for Government—A Cinematic and Literary Perspective

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the philosophy of government. In this types of  government lesson, students explore literature and movie clips to determine the value of rules in lawless societies.
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The Need for Laws

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students consider the presence of authority in their lives. In this law instructional activity, students compare forgotten laws that function in their lives to forgotten instructions in making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
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Deciphering the Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the textual meaning of the Declaration of Independence. In this Declaration of Independence lesson, students read and paraphrase the text of the document into modern-day language. Students also consider the meaning of...
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Worksheet
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Recommend a Book 2

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this book report worksheet, students recommend a book to someone by completing 6 different statements about their selection. First, they describe the book's main subject and point. Then, students write one of the most interesting...
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Worksheet
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Bank On It! Environment

For Students 6th - 7th
In this science worksheet, students complete a cloze activity about coral reefs. They select words from a word box to fill in the 15 blanks in the article. This worksheet could also be used for reading comprehension in a language arts...
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Interactive
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Oceania Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz instructional activity, students respond to 14 identification questions about Oceania. Students have 2 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Topic 5: Running the Business

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore the concept of running a business. In this running a business lesson, students put their plan of action into practice. Students market a product and try to maximize profit.
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: French Polynesia

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of French Polynesia. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: French Polynesia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in French Polynesia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Website
Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: French Polynesia

For Students 1st - 9th
Use this site to learn some interesting facts about French Polynesia and Tahiti, including travel information, history, geography, culture, and environment.
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World InfoZone

World Info Zone: French Polynesia

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that is full of useful information about French Polynesia which is in the Pacific Ocean. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: French Polynesia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of French Polynesia. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics,...
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: French Polynesia (France)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of French Polynesia (France), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Regions and Territories: French Polynesia

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the French Polynesian islands, the most well-known being Tahiti. Gives basic facts and information about its President, Gaston Tong Sang.
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Handout
CRW Flags

Flags of the World: French Polynesia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a detailed description of the flag of French Polynesia. There is also information on the coat of arms, other flags of the Polynesian islands, and historical flags.
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Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: French Polynesia

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent travel guide and country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to the French Polynesian islands in the South Pacific. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and...
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: French Polynesia

For Students 1st - 9th
This site contains a lot of information on French Polynesia. Find the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population all on this site.
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Graphic
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Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: French Polynesia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in French Polynesia, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Website
Other

South Pacific Organizer: Tahiti and French Polynesia

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything about the cost of visiting Tahiti in a "questions you always wanted to ask" format geared for tourists. Not many other facts, but makes it sound fun to visit.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Mangareva

For Students 9th - 10th
Countries and Their Cultures spotlights Oceania's Mangareva culture of French Polynesia. Information includes orientation; history and cultural relations; settlements; economy; kinship; marriage and family; sociopolitical organization;...