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\nUnit 1: Introduction to World Geography - The 5 Themes of Geography\n

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\nThe seven resources in the Introduction to World Geography - The 5 Themes of Geography unit are designed to give middle schoolers an overview of what they will learn studying geography. The first lesson focuses on the five themes...\n
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\nClimate Change in My Backyard: Grades 7-9, Unit 4\n

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\nClimate change affects people and countries around the world in different ways. Through a five-lesson unit, students learn about the many types of impacts. They engage in role-playing games, reflect on how their actions contribute to...\n
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\nColombia\n

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\nFour lessons in this collection explore the environment of Colombia's tropical rainforests, its biodiversity, and a major export from the country: coffee. Kindergarteners participate in a variety of activities that are designed to meet...\n
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\nCOVID-19: History and Geography of a Pandemic\n

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\nHere's a must-have collection! In the first lesson, which is history centered, students compare the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 to the Spanish influenza pandemic of 1918. On day two, researchers consider the role geography plays in the...\n
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\nLife in the North and South 1847–1861: Before Brother Fought Brother\n

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\nA five-resource collection looks at the complex series of events that led to the American Civil War. Using primary source documents, scholars research the social and economic issues that led to the country-fracturing conflict.\n
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\nPersuasive Writing Prompts\n

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\nAre student-athletes under too much pressure to perform? How should countries respond to acts of domestic terrorism? Should video games be regulated? Never again will you need to worry about coming up with engaging prompts or lessons for...\n
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\nReconstruction: America After the Civil War\n

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\nExcerpts from Reconstruction: America After the Civil War, Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s documentary series provide young historians with insight into the struggles the country faced in the years after the Civil war. Viewers learn about the...\n
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\nExploring European Countries\n

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\nYour class members will each explore a European country of their choice and report back to the class using a creative PowerPoint or Prezi. They will not only include a basic introduction to the country, but also what they discovered...\n
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\nArkansas is Our State: Differentiating Between a State and a Country\n

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\nAn ambitious geography instructional activity is geared toward kindergartners. They discover what the differences are between states and countries. They look at maps of Arkansas, and learn what the shapes and lines mean. Additionally,...\n
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\nPaíses De Habla Hispana (Spanish Speaking Countries)\n

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\nThere are 21 countries in the world where Spanish is a primary language—can you name them all? Explore a vivid video that plays a catchy song over a world map to illustrate where each country is located.\n
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\nFrench Speaking Countries Project\n

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\nHow much do your learners know about Francophone countries? Invite pupils to research different countries and teach one another about the different regions though a brochure and presentation. French language learners can work together or...\n
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\nFolk and Fairy Tale Readers: The City Mouse and the Country Mouse\n

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\nSupport the growth of your emergent readers with this printable version of the classic fable \"The City Mouse and the Country Mouse.\" Including supporting illustrations and simple dialogue, this story is perfect for developing the...\n
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\nArthur’s World Neighborhood: Bibliography for Kids\n

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\nSupport young learners as they expand their cultural awareness with this list of children's literature on countries from around the globe. Including both fictional and non-fictional texts. This resource will help...\n
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\nComparing Countries’ Constitutions\n

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\nAnalyze the constitutions of five different countries and see how they relate to each country's culture and traditions. Pupils read the preambles to the constitutions of India, Ireland, Russia, Suriname, and the United States. After...\n
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\nWhy Some Countries Are Poor and Others Rich\n

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\nIt's a question economists, anthropologists, and sociologists have asked themselves since the first regional lines were drawn in the sand. Are there common factors that destine one country to thrive and another to struggle? An...\n
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\nCountries, Continents, and Regions - Matching Quiz\n

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\nWhere in the world is Kyrgyzstan? Language learners are asked to match countries to their geographical areas. Might be fun to try this with young geographers as well.\n
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\nDo you know how many countries speak Spanish as a primary language? Can you name them all in one minute? Get your habilidades de geografía ready with a quick Spanish song that lists every Spanish-speaking country in the world.\n
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\nCountries of the World\n

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\nStudents define the meaning of the word country. In this countries of the world map lesson, students identify boundaries, countries, and symbols within countries on the map. Students distinguish the words country and continent.\n
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\nInvestigating the Countries of the World\n

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\nExplore world geography by creating presentations for different countries around the world. Researchers identify many different countries on a globe and select one for which they will create a presentation. They share their research and...\n
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\nAsk your class members to provide a tour of a Spanish speaking country with a brochure and flag project. Learners research their assigned country, making sure to check off each of the required pieces of information listed on the first...\n
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\nSixth graders work with a partner to fill out the attached form describing their own country. They will use the information about their country to create a PowerPoint presentation to show the class. They must present a slide for each...\n
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\nMusic to Learn Countries and Capitals Around the World: Learning Countries and Capitals in Asia\n

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\nYoung scholars use musicto explore the countries and capitals of Asia.\n
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\nCities and Countries Around the World\n

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\nBriefly introduce your young Spanish speakers to different cities around the world. Identify the country they are located in, what the people are called from those countries, and the country's location on a class map. Make sure to use...\n
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\nEast Asia Country Project\n

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\nGet your young historians thinking about East Asian culture and history during this partner research project, in which they analyze a variety of East Asian aspects to prepare for a presentation. After an initial \"what do we already know\"...\n
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