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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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\nTeachEngineering: Digital Mapping and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)\n

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\nA multidisciplinary unit has young engineers explore Geographic Information Systems (GIS), an essential tool in planning any engineering projects. The lessons and activities in Part 1 of the unit look at GIS in general. Part 2 focuses on...\n
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\nTeachEngineering: Photovoltaic Efficiency\n

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\nMany factors affect the power output of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels. Four lessons and activities provide young engineers with the background information they need to design, build, and test photovoltaic systems.\n
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\nEverest Education Expedition\n

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\nYoung explorers investigate the biodiversity of Mount Everest and the Himalayan Mountain ecosystem through hands-on and interactive activities. They examine the effects of climate change on the mountains, analyze maps, take a virtual...\n
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\nEvolution and Speciation\n

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\nA collection of five Nature League videos explores evolution and speciation. Four evolution types, in-breeding, out-breeding, and how engineers have designed technology, household items, and medicines inspired by nature. Host Britt...\n
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\nNOAA Enrichment in Marine Sciences and Oceanography (NEMO) Curriculum\n

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\nIntroduce scholars to the Marine Sciences and Oceanography with 23 lessons covering marine science, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, technology, and marine policy. Aligned with national science teaching standards, the lessons are...\n
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\nGetting it Straight with Latitude and Longitude Skills\n

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\nTeachers can help students learn latitude and longitude skills using games and other motivating activities.\n
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\nUnderstanding Latitude and Longitude\n

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\nTeaching learners about latitude and longitude can get a little complicated. Present the concept by first representing it as a graph. Just like finding a location on a graph using the x and y-axis, learners will be able to locate items...\n
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\nThe Mathematics of Latitude and Longitude\n

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\nLatitude and longitude lines are explained in this video. Students focus on the mathematics and how to calculate distance using the degrees of various locations.\n
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\nLatitude and Longitude Differentiated Lesson Plan\n

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\nScholars warm-up their map skills with a discussion using location words to describe familiar places. An engaging video informs class members about latitude and longitude. Three leveled activities extend the learning experience for...\n
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\nLatitude and Longitude\n

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\nStudents demonstrate how to locate places on a map using a grid. For this map skills lesson, students are introduced to latitude and longitude lines. Students define these terms and view a large map of a state. Students come up to the...\n
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\nLatitude and Longitude\n

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\nIn this latitude and longitude worksheet, students complete 4 activities to demonstrate understanding. Kids use a protractor to measure angles on a map of the earth. Students fill out a latitude and longitude chart after studying a map...\n
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\nPlotting a Hurricane Using Latitude and Longitude\n

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\nLearners define and use \"absolute location,\" latitude, and longitude. They locate on a map or globe the Earth's poles, circles, tropics, and beginning points of measurements for latitude and longitude.\n
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\nPlaces on the Planet: Latitude and Longitude\n

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\nMiddle schoolers locate different places on globes and maps by learning about latitude and longitude lines. In this latitude and longitude lesson plan, students identify specific locations based on the degrees of latitude and longitude.\n
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\nAbsolute Location\n

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\nWhere in the world are we? As a reading comprehension exercise, kids read a short passage about navigation using latitude and longitude, and then respond to a series of questions based on the article.\n
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\nWhere On Earth Are You?\n

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\nWhat do we use to determine the exact locations on the earth? Your kids can learn all about compass roses and latitude and longitude. Test understanding with the five reading comprehension questions included on the page.\n
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\nLatitude and Longitude\n

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\nIn this latitude and longitude worksheet, learners find a set of 7 coordinates on a map. An answer key is included; a website reference for additional resources is given.\n
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\nWhere in the World? The Basics of Latitude and Longitude\n

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\nStudents are introduced to the concepts of latitude and longitude. In groups, they identify the Earth's magnetic field and the disadvantages of using compasses for navigation. They identify the major lines of latitude and longitude on a...\n
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\nInvestigating Latitude and Longitude\n

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\nStudents examine the lines of latitude and longitude on a map, and explain why these lines might be useful. In this lesson students also explore websites that provide information to improve their understanding of how and why latitude and...\n
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\n\"Yarning\" About Latitude and Longitude\n

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\nStudents identify various locations using latitude and longitude. In this map skills lesson, students use yarn and labels to create a \"human globe.\" Students identify the Prime Meridian, the Equator, and Northern and Southern Hemisphere.\n
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\nTracking Satellites Using Latitude and Longitude\n

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\nStudents, viewing an Internet site, plot the path of several satellites using latitude and longitude over the course of an hour. They learn the four basic types of satellites and their purpose.\n
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\nLatitude and Longitude with Google Earth\n

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\nTravel the world from the comfort of your classroom with a lesson that features Google Earth. High schoolers follow a series of steps to locate places all over the earth with sets of coordinates. Additionally, they measure the distance...\n
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\nThe Crash Scene\n

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\nFifth graders explore geography by participating in a mapping activity. In this engineering lesson, 5th graders identify the differences between latitude and longitude and practice locating precise points on a globe or map. Students...\n
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\nReading the World: Latitude and Longitude Lesson latitude and longitude, maps, coordinates on a map, prime meridian, reading maps, equator, globes\n

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\nFind five activities all about longitude and latitude! Use oranges to show the equator and prime meridian, plot birthdays on a map using coordinates, and plan a dream vacation. \n
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