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\nSense of Place: No River Too Wide-Bridges\n

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\nFifth graders discover the history of their hometown Des Moines River.  In this U.S. Geography lesson students speak with Iowans that tell stories of the settlers and early villages near the Des Moines River.  Students document...\n
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\n\"Alaska\n\n
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\nAlaska Virtual Field Trip\n

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\nLearners participate in an on-line virtual field trip to the state of Alaska. In this U.S. Geography lesson, students research several Internet sites dealing with travel to Alaska and activities to participate in. Learners create story...\n
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\n\"Life\n\n
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\nLife on the Trails\n

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\nFourth graders explore U.S. Geography by completing a worksheet. For this west coast geography lesson, 4th graders discuss the Santa Fe and Oregon-California trails and the people who traveled them in the 1800's. Students define...\n
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\nGo Maryland! Our State's Geography & Economy\n

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\nFifth graders design and create a brochure that may be used by the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development to attract visitors in the 3 different regions of the state. In this Maryland state instructional activity, 5th...\n
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\n\"State\n\n
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\nState Maps\n

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\nStudents work together in small groups to create a state map. They include specific details about the state. They share the information with the class and the map is hung on the wall.\n
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\nUnited States Geography and Topography\n

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\nFifth graders recognize the major regions of the US while reading a map. Students study the physical features of the US. Student research and report on states and their capitols.\n
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\n\"States\n\n
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\nStates with Attitude, Latitude and Longitude Dude\n

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\nSixth graders identify states whose boundaries are formed by lines of latitude and longitude or natural borders such as rivers. They trace a map of the U.S., and fill in borders, rivers and lines of latitude and longitude.\n
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\n\"Alaska\n\n
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\nAlaska the Elephant\n

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\nStudents explore an Internet website, locating and matching the shape of an elephant's head to a state in the U.S. They complete an Alaska worksheet, identifying other geographical locations surrounding Alaska.\n
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\nA Geopoem About Alaska\n

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\nSixth graders conduct Internet research on the physical and human characteristics of Alaska. They compose and write geopoems about the state of Alaska, using a template.\n
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\nUnited States of America\n

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\nIn this word search worksheet, learners search and find each of the states in the United States. Words may be found forward, backward or diagonally.\n
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\nArkansas State Mineral: Quartz Mineral\n

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\nThe quartz crystals found in the mountains of Arkansas are among the purest and clearest in the world! This instructional activity has middle schoolers focus on this state mineral of Arkansas as they study the state's geography. A fun...\n
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\nNature and Place Names in Arkansas\n

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\nMiddle schoolers examine the way that many place names in Arkansas came to be. By looking at Arkansas highway maps, they find names that come from the characteristics of each of the state's six geographical divisions. This interesting...\n
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\nUS Geography: The Midwest\n

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\nStudents investigate the geography and agricultural products of the Midwestern United States. In this US geography lesson, students watch and discuss a video that depicts the Midwest of the US as the breadbasket of the country. They make...\n
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\n\"Regions\n\n
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\nRegions of the USA\n

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\nFourth graders research the physical characteristics of the four regions of the United States. In this geography instructional activity, 4th graders research the four regions and use a quilt square organizer to record notes. Students...\n
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\nMystery State #12\n

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\nWhat's better than learning about US geography? Having fun while your doing it! After reviewing each of the five given clues, learners attempt to name the mystery state. A great way to reinforce geography skills and deductive reasoning...\n
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\nMystery State # 24\n

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\nPrepare those brains for a rousing day of learning with a fun geography activity. Your pupils use five different clues to determine the name of mystery state number 24. Where do all those potatoes come from? Idaho!\n
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\nGeography A to Z: The Letter S\n

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\nThe letter S is the clue learners need to answer each of the seven geography questions on the worksheet. They answer questions about African, Canadian, Middle Eastern, and US geography using locations that begin with the letter S.\n
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\nUS Geography (State and Capitals)\n

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\nWhile this video may be a little outdated, it does a great job covering each US region, states, and capitals. The young narrators provide the name of each state and capital and provide an informational state fact that can be used to...\n
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\nMystery State # 28\n

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\nUsing clues is a great way to increase deductive and logical reasoning skills. Boost thinking skills while quizzing kids about us geography. They use five clues to determine which state is in question. \n
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\nMystery State # 5\n

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\nMystery state number five is none other than Utah! Quiz your kids on state knowledge while building deductive reasoning skills. They use each of the five clues to determine the name of the mystery state. A great warm up when studying...\n
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\nGeography A to Z : Letter H\n

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\nWhat starts with the letter H? A lot of things do! Including the names of seven different geographic locations around the globe. Learners use the clues to determine the answers, all beginning with the letter H.\n
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\nMystery State #15\n

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\nDo you know the name of the Badger State? Using five fantastic clues, your super sleuths will determine the name of mystery state number 15. A wonderful way to warm up the class!\n
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\nMystery State # 44\n

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\nProblem solving comes in all shapes and sizes. Here is a short problem-solving activity that requires learners to use five clues to determine the name of mystery state number 44. Do you know from which state Elvis hails?\n
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\nMystery State #2\n

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\nWhich is the mystery state for today? Using five super clues, your class will work to uncover which state is being described. They'll have no problem remembering facts about Nevada after this fun warm-up activity. \n
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