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Oceans of the World

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders demonstrate their ability to find the five oceans on a globe and on a world map and relate their knowledge of mountains and other physical characteristics of land masses to the physical characteristics of the ocean floor.
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The Large and Small of It

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore the extreme between the distance to the moon in comparison to the size of a particle of moon dust and solve problems related to the Apollo space missions.
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Where Did Everyone Go?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders view a video, and perform related activities on prehistoric archaeology to gain an understanding about the importance of careful data collection. They develop a system of cataloging objects using coordinate mapping to...
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Irish Literature Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders locate and evaluate various books, journals, anthologies, and Internet sources that contain information that may be used in answering the scavenger hunt questions related to Ireland and Irish literature.
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All About Me-I'm My Own Research Project

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders see how to do a research project. They understnad how to categorize information about themselves and relate it to information on sea animals for a future research project. This lesson fits in nicely with any unit on animals.
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Heat Energy- Temperature

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders investigate the meaning of temperature. They determine what happens to a thermometer when the temperature rises or falls. They place thermometers in different classroom locations in order to compare the temperature in a...
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Tides and Currents

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research and describe how currents are formed. In groups, they relate specific terms to the formation of currents and locate different currents on a world map. They also examine tides, how they are formed and how they...
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NIMBY...Settlement...This Is The Place

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders identify the discussions, disagreements, and resolutions that zoning or location decisions can create. They explain how NIMBY (NOT IN MY BACK YARD) works and how the desires of the individual and the group affect the NIMBY...
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Labeling the World

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders conduct research on the countries found on the labels on their clothing. They locate the countries on a map, research the labor practices on countries that export clothing to the U.S., and create a graph using the information.
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Telephone Directory Assistance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use their local telephone directory to locake information on a service provider.They write a descriptive paragraph based on the location of their service provider and the service they provide. This lesson is intended for...
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Continents and Oceans

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students identify oceans and continents and their locations on a map. They color-code and label their own map of the world's continents and oceans. They play the game Continents and Oceans to identify specific areas.
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Volcano Research

For Teachers 4th
Student demonstrates the ability to select and evaluate media. They access and organize information about volcanoes. Each student locates on a map a currently erupting volcano.
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Scrapbook of Freedom

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders create a scrapbook using personal narratives and samples of artifacts to connect to maps of geographical locations of the Underground Rail Road. they describe at least one of the feelings a child slave might have had...
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United States Map

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students compare the United States on a globe and on a map. In this map instructional activity, students relate the sizes of the continents and locate the United States. Students identify the location of the continental US as well as...
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Going, Going, Ghost

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders research ghost towns. In this geography lesson, 3rd graders locate ghost towns on a map and choose one location to research. Students construct a research paper and present it to the class.
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Local Retreats

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars consider how their favorite local places might be interesting spots for visitors. They investigate and write articles on these locations to examine what their community has to offer and to create an Unlikely Tourist's...
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The Exotic Vacation

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explain the concepts and vocabulary of Earth's rotation. They plan imaginary vacations based on the seasons in different locations. This is a very creative lesson plan, which students enjoy.
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Using Prepositions #2

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students practice using prepositions related to movement in written and verbal form. They use the internet to help them create a reference sheet. They complete a worksheet to end the lesson.
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Coordinate Plane Treasure Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create a treasure map by plotting points on a coordinate plane using a computer drawing program. Students name and identify different landmasses and structures on their map. They create instructions to find the...
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Quarters from the Coast

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils discuss Fifty State Quarters Program, compare and contrast location of land and water on map of United States, while also becoming aware of physical shape of nation and home state, and explore coastal areas in United States.
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A Cowboy's Life

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils observe a photograph of a cowboy and brainstorm things a cowboy would do. They reveiw text about Wyoming and locate facts and information about a cowboys life then create a friendly letter containg key components found in a...
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Compass Rose Directions

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use cardinal and intermediate directions to locate places on maps and places in the classroom, school, and community. They draw a setting map of "Little Red Riding Hood." Students give five steps of cardinal or...
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Soil Morphology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze images of five different soil types from various locations and discuss how climate, vegetation, parent material, topography, and time can contribute to soil characteristics.
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Microscope Word Search

For Students 7th - 8th
In this word search instructional activity, students locate 12 words related microscopes. The word list includes ocular lens, and stage clips.

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