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It's Happening, Where? Find the Absolute and Relative Location of News Articles

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read newspaper articles. In this social studies lesson, students locate the latitude and longitude of the location where the news article takes place. Students write a summary of the news article.
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A River Through Time

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars explore how construction of a dam on the Gila River affected the lifestyle of Pima Indians. In this social studies lesson, students locate the Gila River and the Coolidge Dam. Young scholars record dates on a timeline and...
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Rivers that Flow from the Continental Divide: The Journey of Two Rivers

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore river routes. In this social studies instructional activity, students trace the route of a river from its source and discuss the Continental Divide. Students draw the route the river takes and name the states it flows...
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Where Did My Lunch Come From? A U.S. Regional Tour

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars explore the regions from which their food comes. In this social studies lesson, students identify the different agricultural products that are found in the major regions of the United States. Young scholars create a lunch...
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Discovering the Physical Geography of Washington

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students develop a mental map of the state of Washington and draw it on paper. Using the Virtual Atlas, they identify the physical features of the state and draw them on their map. They also examine the populations and diversity of the...
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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 instructional activity, 5th graders examine the economic  and cultural results that occurred due to North America entering the...
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India Word Search

For Students 6th - 8th
For this social studies word search, students find the words that are related to the geography of India and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Utah's Own

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the effects of humans on the environment. In this Social Studies instructional activity, 4th graders analyze human changes to the environment. Students explore the actions and effects at a community level.
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Clothesline Sleuth

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders investigate the origins of clothing production. In this Social Studies lesson, 6th graders examine the components of agriculture involved in making clothes. Students research cotton.
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Cardinal Directions

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore cardinal directions. In this social studies lesson, students create maps of home and school using the cardinal directions.
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Number the Stars

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read Number the Stars. In this social studies lesson, students read the story and use a map of western Europe and identify the countries involved in the war. Students locate the cities of Denmark that are discussed in the story.
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Social Studies: Ancient China

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the contributions and influences of dynasties on Chinese history. They role-play as citizens during selected dynasties and write daily autobiographical entries. Students complete projects on the geography,...
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Australia

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the solution vocabulary words related to the subject of Australia. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Australia/ M. Williams

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words related to Australia. The answers are found by clicking the button found at the bottom of the page.
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Cities of Afghanistan

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Social Studies activity, students can find the words related to the cities of Afghanistan. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Looking At African Art

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the concept of African art and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Egypt Game

For Students 4th - 5th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the land of Egypt and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Ancient Egypt - Word Search

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies learning exercise, students find the words that are related to the subject of Egypt. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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European Capitals

For Students 9th - 12th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are used to name different European capitals and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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The Former Soviet Union

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies activity, students find the names of the republics for the former Soviet Union and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 12th
In this social studies worksheet, high schoolers find the words that are describing the civilization of Ancient Rome. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Argentina

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are associated with the country of Argentina. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Australia Word Search

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are used to describe the continent of Australia and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Brazil

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are used to describe Brazil and the answers are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.