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- 6th - 8th
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Students analyze maps of Europe, and research and discuss current wars in Europe, and compare them to World War I and World War II. Full Review »
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- 4th - 9th
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Students are introduced to several types of maps that are used for different purposes. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students examine the Tennessee River to see why it is still a major transportation artery in lieu of the age of modern transportation such as interstate highways, air cargo, and elaborate railway systems. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students construct a topographic map of the Denali National Park. They identify different elevations and record historic landmarks in student science journals. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students investigate the rivers encountered and mapped by the Corps of Discovery. They analyze maps, outline and label rivers on a blank map, complete a chart, and answer discussion questions while watching a National Geographic video, "The Power of Water." Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the role of the West River in Connecticut in providing water power to local industries. In groups, they determine and discuss what needs to be considered before building along a river. They also research the other industries that use the river for power. Throughout the lesson, they view slides of the area before and after the mill was contructed. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students listen to the story, A River Ran Wild and respond to it in their journals. On a state road map, they locate rivers and cities near them. They make maps of their states, labeling rivers and cities. Then they write what they know about rivers in their journals. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students examine how rivers have impacted cities and countries through which they run, identify six major rivers of Northwest European countries, trace route of one river, and complete retrieval chart. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students are introduced to the characteristics of a map. As a class, they discuss the uses of public lands in their community and develop symbols for each feature. They use the symbols to create a map showing the recreational uses of the lands. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students are introduced to the various rivers that run through Texas. Using a map, the familiarize themselves with the regions of the state and basic geographic terminology. They use the internet to gather information and take an online quiz. In groups, they develop a solution to a river problem given to them by their teacher. Full Review »
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