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Mapping the Lewis and Clark Trail
Students explore how physical and human geography features effected Lewis and Clark's expedition by using the Lewis and Clark Digital Discovery Web site.
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People Change the Landscape
Learners examine ways in which humans have brought change to the natural environment. In this ecology and literacy activity, students listen to the book Island Boy by Barbara Cooney. Learners observe and define map-reading vocabulary as...
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Origami Geometry
Origami is an excellent way to combine Japanese culture, art, and geometric shapes into one engaging instructional activity! Scholars begin by listening to the story Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes and learn the origin of the...
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Here Today. . .Gone Tomorrow
Students observe that there are threatened and endangered bird species in Illinois, why they have been given this status and how it relates to endangered species on a worldwide basis. they participate in the Project WILD "Oh, Deer" or...
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Regions of Virginia
In this geography worksheet, 5th graders identify the regions of the state of Virginia and sort them according to location. Then 10 questions focus upon the specifics of different regions.
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The 50 States
Fifth graders use maps and music to learn the 50 states. In this US Geography lesson, 5th graders map out a region of the United States and practice singing the song, The 50 States that Rhyme.
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U.S. States - The Midwest States
For this geography and math worksheet, students complete the simple addition equations and match the sums to the colors. Students then color the Midwest States by the color code.
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A Digital Family Tree Trip Through Time
Students research their family history by creating a family tree and using online tools. For this family tree lesson, students use bubbl.us to research their biographical information and web the data. Students create timelines for their...
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Geography Matters
Students understand that elements of the geography curriculum are important aspects of certain jobs. In this geography/career lesson plan, students discuss how geography can be useful in certain jobs, listen to guest speakers whose...
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Cultural Geography
In this Cultural Geography learning exercise, students fill in answers to ten questions about cultural factors such as language and religion without using a word bank.
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Exploring our National Parks
Students utilize maps/Atlases to find key spatial information, locate U.S. National Parks, characterize the geography of a specific region, and create a National Park brochure.
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The Amazing Antarctic Trek
This resource provides two ways to engage learners in using latitude, longitude, and research skills. In pairs, or on their own, learners will locate several Antarctic regions on a map. They will write the name of the place and a few key...
Population Connection
The Human-Made Landscape
Agriculture, deforestation, and urbanization. How have human's changed the planet and how might we mitigate the effects of human activity on the planet? To answer these questions class members research the changes in human land use from...
Rutgers University
How the Allies Won World War II: Island-hopping in the Central Pacific
Using primary source documents, young historians explore the strategies the US used to defeat Japan during WWII. They also learn about the American military experience, and innovations that changed the style of warfare. Young scholars...
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How Does Your Garden Grow? Discovering How Weather Patterns Affect Natural Cycles
For the warm-up in this cool climate lesson, you will need to click on "Mapping" and then "US Mapping" once you arrive at NOAA's "US Climate at a Glance" page. Earth science explorers realize that 2012 was a warm winter for us. They read...
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Fill in the Blanks
Archaeologists, historians, and scientists all work together to create a timeline of our past. Engages learners in a series of activities that all filter through the NOVA video, "Mysteries of the First Americans." Each activity is...
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Physical Education Unit Plan: Soccer - Lesson 3
Lesson three of this unit focuses on multiculturalism in soccer. Begin class by showing video clips of soccer in other countries. This lesson includes a link to Rwandan youth playing soccer in an open space. Playing soccer in third...
Museum of Tolerance
Disenfranchised People of the New Nation
Why are some immigrant groups in the United States embraced while others become disenfranchised? To answer this question, teams investigate why groups emigrated to the US, why some of these these peoples were disenfranchised, and their...
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Following the Great Wall of China
Students conduct research on the history of the Great Wall of China. They explore websites, complete various interactive activities, read a history of the Great Wall, write an essay, and take an online quiz.
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Decision Point: Understanding the U.S.’s Dilemma Over North Korea
Simulate the Situation Room and analyze the US's relationship with North Korea. The plan starts off with a quick review and an examination of a online timeline that updates as the situation continues. Next, the class reads an article and...
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Maps that Teach
Students study maps to locate the states and capital on the US map. Students locate continents, major world physical features and historical monuments. Students locate the provinces and territories of Canada.
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The Eerie Canal
Students discover bodies of water in the United States by investigating the Eerie Canal. In this U.S. Geography instructional activity, students discuss Lake Eerie and the canal that was built in order to transport goods. Students...
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Food For Thought: A Geography of Minnesota Agriculture
Students participate in hands-on activities and discussions about Minnesota's agriculture. They practice reading maps and locating where certain agricultural products are found throughout the state.
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Cities of the World
Students identify the symbol for cities on a political map. In this world map lesson, students identify specific cities on the World Political Map. Students should identify the country in which the city is located. Students discuss the...