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In the Footsteps of West Virginia

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils prepare for a visit to the West Virginia State Museum. In this West Virginia history lesson, students research the individuals whose leadership impacted the state. Pupils create multimedia projects featuring the individuals they...
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Fighting Disease

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of medical intervention in African nations. In this geography lesson, 7th graders research primary and secondary sources in search of information regarding Guinea worm disease. Students use their...
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MAPPING THE BLACK ATLANTIC

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the geographic characteristics of Western and Central Africa, the impact of geography on settlement patterns, cultural traits, and trade. They compare political, social, economic, and religious systems of...
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Indiana Tornado Project

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students become aware of the number of tornadoes that impact Indiana. They explore basic facts about tornadoes. Students use the GIS for research. They explore that natural phenomena in Indiana. Students become familiar with...
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From Bolls to Bolts

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the economic effects of the colonization of North America. In this Social Studies lesson, 5th graders examine the economic  and cultural results that occurred due to North America entering the market. Students...
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Route 66 And Population Patterns

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate the geography located along Route 66. They research how the population patterns change in certain areas along the highway. Students use the information in order to form hypotheses about how and why the population...
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Aboriginal Peoples And The Universals of Culture

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research specific features of a province or territory of Canada.  In this Canadian history lesson, 6th graders identify aboriginal culture areas on a map, identify cultural features represented in their region, and create...
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Terrestrial Ecozones, Population Density and Species at Risk

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders navigate and use the online Atlas of Canada. They explain the cause and effect relationship between human settlement and the natural environment and wildlife species. They utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan.
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World Geography: Water: The Indispensable Resource

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners are able to explain why water is an indispensable resource in a written essay and class discussion. They identify at least three examples of where water has been a source of conflict between societies from a reading and...
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What's Holding Up the Water?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read about the history and locate dams in Arizona. In this Arizona dams lesson plan, students write a summary about what they read focusing on word choice, ideas, conventions, and geography content.
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A Changing Planet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe climate change and the future impact it could have on our physical environment. They identify the regions of the world that would encounter the most significant effects of a global warming.
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Take Me to the River

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students learn about a different way of life.  For this river and dams lesson, students discuss  the Hoover Dam.  Students then view pictures of the Hoover Dam, discuss the impact of dams, and compare life before and after building a dam.
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FRED the FISH

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Students engage in the study of the human impact on environmental systems (specifically rivers). This instructional activity enhances Students' exploration of a variety of themes or topics.
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The Carter Center’s Work in Sub-Saharan Africa

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the state of Sub-Saharan Africa. In this geography skills activity, students examine the work of the Carter Center in Africa as they investigate the strengths and weaknesses of linguistic, tribal, and religious diversity. 
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Colonization: Africa

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars analyze maps of Africa. They label physical features, tribal kingdoms, and European settlements, among other topics on the maps. They write reflective paragraphs on their work.
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This Is Tanzania

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students begin the lesson by locating Tanzania on a world map. While reading an article, they note what the author's opinion is of the people who live there and discover the connection the people have with the land. They examine the...
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Persistent Paths: Trails, Tracks and Turnpikes Across the Alleghenies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study maps to determine barriers associated with the Pennsylvania mountains and the Native Americans.  In this investigative lesson students study the routes used by Native Americans, explain physical features of the land,...
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Some Like it Cold: Canada's Northern Communities

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine cultures close to the arctic circle. In this geography lesson, 5th graders consider the impact of climate on cultural development of arctic communities. Students research a given community and present their findings...
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Life in Sahara

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the geography of the Sahara region of Africa and identify characteristics of a desert habitat. They explore the culture of the people living there and how it has adapted to desert life.
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What If We Run Out?

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore the consequences of shrinking habitats and the human impact on wildlife populations. They participate in a game to study the consequences and describe the preservation of animal habitats.
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Native American Village Days

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars research the tribes of American Indians in Virginia and settled, agricultural tribes in other regions of America. They explain how geography and climate influenced the way various Indian tribes lived, and evaluate the...
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Creating Community - A Function Of Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discuss the physical and human impacts of community design. They identify traditional neighborhood design elements and evaluate them with features of conventional suburban development.
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Ojala que viajemos a Mexico!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research the names and locations of Spanish speaking countries throughout the world. They use a world map to become familiar with the locations of these countries and use the Internet to conduct further research. They sing...
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The Fall and Rise of the White-tailed Deer Population: Conservation Success Story?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students analyze the problems that have come along with the conservation movement and the fall and rise of the white tailed deer population. For this conservation lesson plan, students see how important the deer were to the Native...