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BSCS Science Learning

Bscs: Globe at Night Dark Skies

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this inquiry, students predict the best place to stargaze in Arizona based on the brightness of the night sky. Students are introduced to the concept of light pollution and Globe at Night, a global citizen science project in which...
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Lesson Plan
BSCS Science Learning

Bscs: Globe at Night Dark Skies

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this inquiry, students predict the best place to stargaze in Arizona based on the brightness of the night sky. Students are introduced to the concept of light pollution and Globe at Night, a global citizen science project in which...
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Interactive
Other

Jayzeebear.com: The World Online Map Game

For Students 3rd - 5th
Want a fun way to practice map skills and to learn geography? This colorful interactive online game is great for students.
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Activity
National Geographic

National Geographic: Mapping Ocean Currents

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
An unfortunate spill of 92,000 rubber ducks into the ocean in 1992 elicited invaluable information about global ocean currents as scientists tracked their journeys around the world. In this lesson, students first learn about the Ocean...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Difference Between Maps and Globes

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares the difference between maps and globes. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
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Activity
National Geographic

National Geographic: Exploring Maps and Models of Earth

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Young learners will discover what maps and globes look like and understand their functions.
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Website
Other

The David Rumsey Historical Map Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
"The David Rumsey Historical Map Collection focuses on rare 18th and 19th century North and South America cartographic history materials. Historic maps of the World, Europe, Asia, and Africa are also represented. The collection...
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Graphic
Other

Boston Globe: Shuttle Debris Area

For Students 9th - 10th
Map of the debris left by the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Map Maker

For Teachers 1st
Features activities that focus on maps.
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Lesson Plan
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Exploring Color Maps

For Teachers 9th - 10th
An activity where students study the Ozone Hole poster used that brings together colorful images of over 30 years of satellite observations of the ozone hole. Students interpret the color on the globes to see how the ozone hole has...
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Lesson Plan
Mariners' Museum and Park

Mariners' Museum: Education: Create a Globe [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Simple instructions on how to make a globe using a pattern provided, scissors, glue, and a balloon. PDF
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Graphic
Other

David Rumsey Historical Map Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
The collection of more than 150,000 maps focuses on rare 18th and 19th-century maps of North and South America, although it also has maps of the World, Asia, Africa, Europe, and Oceania. The collection includes atlases, wall maps,...
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Graphic
Bob Dunn

History Globe: The Oregon Trail: 1843 Map

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a virtual tour of the historic Oregon Trail and see photos of the landmarks along the way. Compare the map of 1843 with a modern map of today.
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Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents many general country specific facts about Brazil in a well organized chart form. Content includes: geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. This site is enriched...
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Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents many general country facts about Colombia in a well organized chart form. Content includes: geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. This site is enriched by...
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Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: French Guiana

For Students 9th - 10th
Features many country specific facts about French Guiana in a well organized chart form. Content includes: geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. This site is enriched...

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