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The Geography of the Indian Subcontinent

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Gloriously adorned with a glimpse of the Taj Mahal, these slides detail important facts and characteristics of South Asian cultures, such as India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and several other surrounding countries. Slides cover the...
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East Asia Country Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Get your young historians thinking about East Asian culture and history during this partner research project, in which they analyze a variety of East Asian aspects to prepare for a presentation. After an initial "what do we already know"...
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What Was South Carolina's Role in the Spanish American War?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the role of South Carolina in the Spanish American War. In this imperialism lesson, 7th graders analyze primary documents and photographs, in collaborative groups, to determine how the state was involved in...
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Breaking News English: East Asia Summit

For Students 5th - 10th
In this East Asia Summit worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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South Asia Today: India

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners use information from the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India Web site to explore the Indian economy and environment for business investment, then write a business proposal.
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Asia Rising

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers view a short film about the economies of Japan and Korea after World War II. They discuss their challenges and succeses in building the economy. They also identify human costs of ecomonic development in those countries.
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Japan Writing Activity

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the current tensions in Asia by completing a graphic organizer.  In this Asian politics lesson plan, 7th graders examine a Powerpoint slide and news article which gives them the information needed to fill in their...
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South Asia Earthquake

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students research how agencies respond to emergencies. They brainstorm ways to help the victims of the earthquake.
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Turn of the Century Immigration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the immigration wave that hit the United States in 19th century. For this immigration lesson, students examine primary and secondary sources to determine what the immigration experience was like for new citizens....
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Exploring Nations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars, in groups, research countries in East and Southeast Asia. The group designs an oral presentation and PowerPoint slideshow to showcase research on landforms, political and economic issues, global interaction and...
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Second Star To the Left and Straight On 'Till Morning" - Spreadsheet Driven Exploration of Pacific Asian Geography

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the geography of Pacific Asia. The class is divided into two groups to participate in a role-play activity where they act as European explorers. Students utilize mathematics, spreadsheet and internet technology to make...
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World Regions

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Help your learners to visualize where historical events have taken place around the globe with a map that details the major regions of the seven continents. 
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The IMF In Action: How Can the IMF Help In Time of Crisis?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students attempt to solve a countries economic problems. They investigate inflation, devaluing currency and foreign exchange.
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Hemispheres: People and Place

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Here is an astounding series of lessons, designed for high schoolers, on environmental policy. By studying water conservation in rural India, the role of the government, and the reaction of the people, learners begin to formulate...
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California Polytechnic State University

Australian Geography Unit

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
At the heart of this resource is a beautifully detailed PowerPoint presentation (provided in PDF form) on the overall physical geography of Australia, basic facts about the country, Aboriginal history, and Australia culture and lifestyle.
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Gandhi’s Salt March: Nonviolence in Action

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine the effectiveness of nonviolent protest. In this social justice lesson, students analyze the effectiveness of Gandhi's Salt March as a nonviolent protest. Pupils jigsaw read the provided story and discuss it.
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Traveling for Water

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore global water contamination and water shortage problems. In this geography/ecology lesson, students gain information about the lack of safe drinking water in many countries. Students read, use websites, and complete...
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Revolutionary Money

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Examine paper money from the American revolution! Historians study the paper bills and discuss the history of money. How has money changed over the times? Activities are included. 
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African Safari

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine different countries in Africa to research. They choose one to concentrate their research on using the five themes of geography. They design a multimedia presentation that will make up the African safari.
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The Age of Exploration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students apply computer skills to gain further insight into early exploration. They analyze the role of each explorer and evaluate their importance. Students comprehend the Chronology of Discovery and Trade of early explorers. They...
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Negotiate Peace for India and Pakistan

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students prepare for a fake peace talk between India and Pakistan.
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Immigration in the United States

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine the reasons why people leave their country to live in another. In groups, they use print and electronic resources to answer questions about where immigrants came from during different time periods and advice given to...
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Maya Lin - Artist, Architect, Environmentalist

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the life of Maya Lin and analyze the impact of her architectural philosophy on her work. They trace the history of the Vietnam Memorial from its conception by Maya Lin, to the present day. A time line is created of...
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Trading Around the World

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students role play as international traders from different continents. They negotiate prices and resolve trade barriers to better their understanding of free trade.