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2 x 2

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work together to grid a 2 x 2 meter unit using the formula for the Pythagorean Theorem. After creating the grid, they identify the location of artifacts and create a map of their location. They develop a graph and table of their...
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Houses

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use a number of problem solving strategies in this unit of lessons. They determine how to draw and model three-dimensional objects, use co-ordinate systems, determine probability of events, and identify paths of simple...
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Whale Migrations

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars use whale migration patterns to determine sex and age of whales and determine where these whales can be located during different seasons. They use mapping skills to plot the migration patterns of four unknown whales.
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Our State Road Trip

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students take a virtual tour of the country of China instead of a state. Using the Internet, they examine the differences between a political and physical map and use latitude and longitude to locate specific places. They also research...
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Corps of Discovery

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers assess their knowledge of the Corps of Discovery through a written pretest, follow the journey of Lewis and Clark on the internet, record data on events, dates, places, people, animals, distance traveled, and geographic...
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Earthquake Analysis

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Pupils analyze and plot the coordinates for several recent earthquakes on a world map. They learn not only about research and geology, but about map-making and data analysis. They think of other ways to analyze the data given.
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What Causes Irregular Temperature Patterns?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine common trends in climate across the U.S. They identify the anomalies in hot-cold temperature differences in the U.S and locate them on the map using latitude and longitude coordinates.
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Gridding An Archaeological Site

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students investigate using some of the basic skills of an archaeologist while using a Cartesian coordinate system. They establish a grid system for a dig site and determine the locations for different artifacts. Students use the...
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States of Fitness

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars participate in physical activities coordinating to divisions on a map.
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Trace Your Waste*

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars examine waste disposal programs in the area and record the information on a map along with ideas on where garbage should go.
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Life on an Island: Early Settlers Off the Rock-Bound Coast of Maine

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students study the characteristics of life on the Cranberry Isles off the coast of Maine as they were settled. They examine images and maps to determine the location and lifestyle.
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Attu: North American Battleground of World War II

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine military maps and photos to better explain why an isolated battle on a remote island in Alaska alarmed the nation. They explain how the Japanese occupation and American recapture of Attu were significant in the history...
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Rivers Bridge State Historic Site

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students use maps, readings, illustrations and photos to analyze the Civil War Rivers Bridge battlefield and describe how geography affected the outcome of the battle. They explore and explain the causes for the battle's heavy human...
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Introducing the Bartered Bride

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discuss the character, plot, and setting for Smetana's opera The Bartered Bride. The teacher begins with a "KWL" strategy map on "opera." In this "KWL, the teacher asses what students have already experienced about the...
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College and Career Readiness Mathematics Test C2

For Students 9th - 12th
Scholars apply knowledge learned over their high school math courses in order to determine their college readiness. The 20-page resource emphasizes applied problem solving.
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Two Reasons for the Four Seasons

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore the reasons for the seasons. In this season lesson,students use flashlights to demonstrate the movement of the Earth and how it influences the seasons. Students label pictures and discuss what would happen if the...
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Coral Bleaching in the Caribbean

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students use authentic satellite data on the NASA website to determine when the sea surface temperature meets the criteria to induce coral bleaching.
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Measurement and the Illampi Mound Colony

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students comprehend the basic units of measurement, scale, plotting, and basic grids. Students practice their estimation and measuring skills and will demonstrate their ability to work well in groups.
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The Tale of Scale

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders, using a range of data, produce three bar graphs for various scales along the y-axis.
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Where Am I?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students identify the latitude and longitude of various locations and calculate the distance between two given coordinate points. They read an eBook, explore the City Zen program, and complete a worksheet.
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Iowa State University

Emergency & First Aid Orientation

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Here you'll find a presentation that covers a wide range of emergency and first aid topics, such as evacuation planning, what to do in the event of a fire or severe weather, and addressing a number of medical emergencies, such as...
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Getting it Straight with Latitude and Longitude Skills

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Teachers can help students learn latitude and longitude skills using games and other motivating activities.
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Science: Matter and Energy

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
Designed to use when teaching adults preparing for their high school equivalency exam, the resource integrates reading practice, writing, and analytical thinking in every lesson. The unit covers 23 topics, but it only includes three...
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Virginia Department of Education

World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. (C.E.) to the Present

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Intended to help Virginia teachers align their curriculum to the state's history and social science standards, this packet provides a wealth of materials for any social studies or science instructor. Loaded with plans,...

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