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Giant Smelly Plant Attracts Thousands
Read and discuss a news article about a rare corpse plant that bloomed in Washington D.C. Because this native Indonesian plant blooms so rarely, people flock to see it. After reading the article, your class answers comprehension...
National Wildlife Federation
Is It Getting Hot in Here, or Is It Just Me?
Currently, only 2.1% of global warming is felt on continents, while over 93% is felt in the oceans. The fourth lesson in the series of 21 on global warming is composed of three activities that build off one another. In the first...
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The Republic of Sakha (Yukutia)
Young geographers learn about the extreme temperatures found in the Rebublic of Sakha, and study the hardships caused by these temperatures. They look at why people choose to live in such a remote and rugged area. This incredible,...
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Finding out about Gallery 33
While these worksheets are specific for use while visiting the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, they could be used to guide nearly any museum trip. Questions focus on human activity, symbolism, culture, religion, and society as they...
Science 4 Inquiry
Edible Plate Tectonics
Many people think they can't observe plate tectonics, but thanks to GPS, we know that Australia moves at a rate of 2.7 inches per year, North America at 1 inches per year, and the Pacific plate at more than 3 inches per year! Scholars...
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Oprah Winfrey Opens New School in Africa
Students locate Africa and share their knowledge of the continent, then read a news article about Oprah Winfrey building a school in South Africa. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and...
Core Knowledge Foundation
Volume 1 - A History of the United States: Precolonial to the 1800s
Volume One of the 299-page Core Knowledge History of the United States covers events from the Precolonial Period to the 1800s.
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Finding Your Spot in the World
Students learn the concept of movement by locating their house and the houses of their ancestors.
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Global Economy: A Simple Activity
Students explore the global economy. In this economics lesson, students examine clothing labels in search of the countries the clothing was made in. Students consider the implications of a global economy.
DePaul University
Egypt
The country of Egypt is more than just big pyramids and ancient pharaohs. After reading a brief overview of this African nation, young learners will demonstrate their understanding of the text by identifying the main idea and supporting...
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Themes of Geography in the News Contest
Students discuss current events in the world today. After choosing one to focus on, they identify the themes of Geography present in them and practice using new vocabulary. They use the internet to find all of the themes present in...
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Geography A to Z - The Letter I
In this geography worksheet, students answer questions about geographical place names that all begin with the letter I.
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Geography A to Z - The Letter K
In this geography worksheet, students answer clues about geographical place names that all begin with the letter K.
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Geography A to Z - The Letter J
In this geography activity, students answer clues about geographical place names that all begin with the letter J.
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Geography A to Z - The Letter L
In this geography learning exercise, students answer clues about geographical place names that all begin with the letter L.
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Geography A to Z - The Letter N
In this geography instructional activity, students answer clues about geographical place names that all begin with the letter N.
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Geography A to Z - The Letter M
In this geography worksheet, students answer clues about geographical place names that all begin with the letter M.
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Geography A to Z - The Letter O
In this geography worksheet, students answer clues about geographical place names that all begin with the letter O.
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Geography A to Z - the Letter P
In this geography worksheet, students use the clues provided to determine the place names that all begin with the letter P. There are 7 clues.
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Geography A to Z - The Letter T
In this geography worksheet, pupils answer clues about geographical place names that all begin with the letter T.
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Geography A to Z - The Letter S
In this geography activity, students answer clues about geographical place names that all begin with the letter S.
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Geography A to Z - The Letter Q and R
In this geography worksheet, students answer clues about geographical place names that all begin with the letters Q and R.
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Geography A to Z - The Letter U and V
In this geography activity, students answer clues about geographical place names that all begin with the letters U and V.
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Geography A to Z - All Around Europe #3
In this geography activity, students complete seven questions relating to geographical place names in Europe.