Curated OER
Imperialism and Expansion: Part 1
Students explore the era of imperialism and expansion of the United States. For this American history lesson, students play a game regarding the U.S. attempts to expand the nation in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
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Botany: Irrigating of Rice
Fourth graders discover agriculture by researching the irrigation of rice. In this farming lesson, 4th graders read about the different methods of rice farming and create an illustration for each different action. Students...
Curated OER
Island Countries
Students define the meaning of an island. In this island mapping lesson, students identify islands on the map. Students discuss the sizes of various islands.
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The Formation And Types of Coral Reefs in Insular Southeast Asia and their Inhabitants
Learners study the geological formation and inhabitants of the coral reefs in Southeast Asia. They investigate how the effects of weather and human activity on these ecological systems.
Curated OER
A Seasite Scavenger Hunt
Seventh graders surf a website to find answers to 15 questions about Southeast Asia.
Curated OER
Words in the News Japan Textbook Back in Spotlight
Students participate in vocabulary and word work activities before reading an online article. They concentrate on verb tenses and re-write a portion of their personal, school or country history that includes false information.
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Arsenic Contamination: Water Filtration
Young scholars work in groups to design a filtration process that will separate clean water from polluted water. They organize data in tables or graphs and present their findings to the class. Students identify further safety protocols...
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Studies of the Eastern Worlds: Cultural Maps
Seventh graders look for similarities and differences in the culture of Eastern World countries by looking at the art from each country. They test their hypothesis and assumptions through further research in the media center. Finally...
Northern Illinois University
The Philippines: Module for K 12 Teachers and Learners
This module on the Philippines is a great "All-in-one" site for a teacher or class studying the Philippines. Covers everything from history and culture to games, festivals, creation myths, and folk beliefs.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: The Philippines
Provides an overview of the culture of the Philippines. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics,...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Philippines
A thorough look at Philippines from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Northern Illinois University
Tagalog: Philippine Geography
This website gives a great lesson plan for helping to understand the geography and physical environment of the Philippines. Map and map quiz are included.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Philippines
Learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of the Phillippines on this site.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Philippines
Thorough reference directory for finding information on the Asian country of the Philippines. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this country's culture, history,...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Philippines
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Philippines. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Philippines
Click-through facts-and-photo file about the geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government of the Philippines. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Asian location.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Philippines
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Philippines, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Northern Illinois University
Political and Cultural Geography of Southeast Asia
This page provides a good introduction for students to the main geographical features of Southeast Asia. Provides information on the individual countries that make up Southeast Asia and gives some physical geographical facts about...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Hiligaynon
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Hiligaynon people in the Philippines. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Ilocanos
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Ilocanos in the Philippines. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
National Geographic
National Geographic: To Build an Island
"This lesson gives students a basic overview of the geography of islands. They learn where islands are located throughout the world and will study two very different island groups (the Philippines and the British Isles) to illustrate the...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Filipinos
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Filipinos. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...