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Olympic Mascot Lesson

For Teachers K - 10th
Learners investigate the 1968 Olympics by identifying their mascots.  In this Olympic history lesson, students participate in a group activity where they match countries with their representative mascots.  Learners analyze the...
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Housing Arrangements of the Elderly in Canada

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine housing for the elderly in Canada. In this sociology lesson, students analyze Canadian Census data to find out what type of housing seniors of the country live in.
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Amazon Rainforest Unit

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students study the Amazon Rainforest. In this geography skills lesson, students complete assigned textbook reading on the region and then complete an Internet activity that requires them to identify countries in the region as well as...
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Maps as Models of Earth

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use different types of maps to find locations and surface features.  In this map-reading instructional activity students use a compass to find direction.
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Puerto Rico-Review Quiz

For Students 4th - 5th
In tis Puerto Rico quiz worksheet, learners read a passage about the country and complete a set of 20 comprehension questions. A website reference is given for additional resources.
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Texas, Our Texas

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore U.S. geography by completing a coloring activity in class. For this Texas history lesson, students utilize the web to locate Texas on a map of the U.S. Students view a PowerPoint presentation which showcases the state...
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Places in My Town

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Introduce language learners to the present continuous tense with a series of activities that ask them to answer the question, "Where are you going?"
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Cocoa Around the World

For Students 6th - 9th
In this geography instructional activity, students answer 4 multiple choice questions regarding cocoa production around the world using the map and information boxes.
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Acid and Rain and Its Effects

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars work in groups for up to three weeks to investigate the possibility of acid rain in your area and to investigate the damage that acid rain can do to buildings, monuments, and plants. Each group prepares a report to local...
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Summertime Travel

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders write about a summer event they participated in. In this paragraph writing lesson plan, the teacher models how to write about a place they have visited. Students then write their own paragraphs.  Students will point...
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Coast to Coast Virtual Trip

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students complete a variety of exercises and activities as they plan a coast to coast trip across America. They keep a journal that includes where they went, what they did, what they saw, etc. They compare two cities they visited along...
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Using Southeast Asian Folktales to Teach Reading and Writing

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Pupils use maps to locate the countries of Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. In groups, they compare and contrast the three countries in regard to their culture, morals and values. They read various examples of folktales and write their...
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Continents of the World

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders participate in a lesson about how people are the same, how people are different and where the continents are located. They go on a trip around the woworld to visit a country in each continent.
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Exploring Ethnic Groups in Africa

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students research the ethnic groups located in African countries where African Americans immigrated. They access an excellent, multi-media narrative imbedded in this plan to do their research.
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Hispanic Heritage: Introduction to Hispanic Culture

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders locate the country of Mexico on a map and discuss its relationship to the United States. They examine the Mexican flag and discuss the colors and symbolism used in the flag. They create an original and accurate drawing of...
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Family Life Among the Ashanti of West Africa

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the way of life of the Ashanti who live in West Africa. After locating the countries on a map, they are shown slides of artifacts to determine their uses. In groups, they compare and contrast the Ashanti's view of...
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Southeast Asian Folktales

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders locate and identify the countries of Southeast Asia on a map. In groups, they compare and contrast photographs and artifacts from their own lives with those living in Asia. They write their own folktales based off of...
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Sea and Learn: A Fleet of Nations

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners observe a timeline and listen to reasons for the Battle of Trafalgar. They look at a list of nationalities in the British fleet and use a map and an atlas to locate the birthplace of the sailors in Nelson's fleet. They then...
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South America

For Students 5th - 6th
In this South America word search worksheet, students locate the names of 35 South American countries. The word search is in the shape of the South American continent.
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Europe Outline Map

For Students 3rd - 10th
In this blank outline map worksheet, students explore the political boundaries of the continent of Europe and those of the countries located there.
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Around the World

For Teachers 3rd
In this home activity worksheet, 3rd graders will use a map or a globe. Students will respond to 4 short answer questions pertaining to various countries and land masses to be located.
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USA: Physical Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this United States physical map worksheet, students investigate the major landforms and bodies of water located throughout the country.
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Central America: Unlabeled Map

For Students 5th - 12th
For this Central American political map worksheet, students examine the boundaries of the countries and capital cities located in this region of the world.
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Canada Outline Map

For Students 4th - 10th
In this blank outline map worksheet, students study the political boundaries of the North American country of Canada as well as those of the provinces located there.