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- 5th
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Students collect data about regions of the United States using the Internet, library books, and encyclopedias. They write an essay persuading people to visit their state. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students draw an accurate map representation of the United States that shows the 50 state and their capitols, Washington, DC, and all the major mountains and rivers. They use grids to create accurate scale on their maps. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students use artwork and literature to examine the thirteen original colonies of the United States. In groups, they read excerpts of stories and determine why the colonists left England for a different life and discuss the importance of the Mayflower Compact. After viewing various artwork, they describe colonial life and each one's role in the community. To end the lesson, they create their own artwork to show how they view colonial America. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students investigate the process for obtaining a United States passport. They plan a trip to a foreign country looking at important information including the climate, geography, culture, money, and language. They complete the associated worksheets and determine if they would like really choose to travel to this destination. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students study data about tornadoes in the United States while completing a worksheet. They develop a bar graph showing the number of tornadoes for the top ten states in the US. They find the median and mode of the data set. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students investigate and identify the United States as a unit, and by its individual states. They apply the use of map symbols to find state boundaries while participating in a group activity. They research information about a specific state using print and Internet resources in order to complete a project. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students investigate the geography of Illinois and The United States. They research the types of natural hazards that could exist. Data of some hazards are found and drawn onto a map with an explanation. A key for labeling the map is provided in the lesson plan. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students explore time zones in the United States. They discuss the various time zones in the United States. Students calculate the time in various places in the United States. They discuss why it is important to know the time zones. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students research information about each of the fifty states. They locate information using both the Internet and CD Roms and create databases using the research information. They insert graphics in a multimedia presentation using the included template. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the issues surrounding Gulf War Syndrome. In groups, they analyze evidence from the war and medical information. They participate in a debate in which they support their feelings on whether the government of the United States tried to hide this issue from the Americacn public. To end the lesson, they read articles from veterns who suffer from the disease. Full Review »

