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- 3rd - 5th
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Students visit the Locator Booth exhibit in Xpedition Hall and consider conditions to find places' positions. They see how human and physical factors define eight South American hot spots. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students solve math problems using database operations, word processing, desktop publishing, and spreadsheet formatting. They demonstrate an understanding of communication skills, math, and computer skills using information on South America. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten
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Students begin this lesson with a review of the seven continents and ending with a focus on South America. They explore location and use their writing skills to explore South America. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students focus on the geography of the countries of South America. Using a map, they identify the European countries who claimed the South American countries and research the influences they had on South America. To end the lesson, they write an essay about the South American country they want to live in with supporting details. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students complete a five-week unit investigating the eight major biomes of South America. They conduct Internet research, collect short-term and long-term climate data, and create a HyperStudio slideshow stack about a selected biome of South America. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students role play as friends of a student whose family is moving to South America as they research the countries and culture of societies in South America. They work in groups of three as they chose one culture to investigate including its language, holidays, foods, and unique institutions before comparing it to their own country. As a final project they create a PowerPoint presentation based on the research. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students research various South American countries, role play ambassadors of assigned countries, and create maps illustrating characteristics and symbols of countries of South America. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students give a brief presentation about information they have researched concerning the early civilizations of South America. Working in pairs, students use traditional and online research methods to gather their information on the Incan, Chavin, and Mochican cultures. Students use their notes to create a powerpoint slide show of their research with visuals. Their findings are presented in class. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the physical and cultural geography of a region of the Andes. They view and discuss an introductory video on South America. In small groups, they research either the northern, central or southern Andes to create a physical map of the region and a presentation on the countries and cultures of the region. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine different aspects of the South American continent, including its geography, climate, industry, and political boundaries. They create a map of South America illustrating a particular aspect of the continent. Full Review »