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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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\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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\nBanana Teaches Longitude and Latitude\n

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\nLuke, a student at Hawaii Preparatory Academy, explains the differences between longitude and latitude. He also explains why they are important.\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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\nLongitude and Latitude\n

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\nPinhead Patty takes us around the globe and explains what latitude and longitude are in this entertaining video. The author uses an orange to demonstrate the line measurements on a sphere.\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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\nLatitude, Longitude, and Direction: Angle from the Equator\n

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\nWhich has the higher IQ, latitude or longitude? Longitude because it has 360 degrees! The interactive introduces the way latitude is measured and why it can never have more than 90 degrees. A handful of challenge questions encourage...\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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\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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\nLocation on the Earth: Longitude and Latitude\n

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\nTo what degree do learners understand coordinates? Get them some practice in Yosemite National Park in a simple, fun interactive. Pupils explore a map and locate coordinates of popular sights within the park, then answer questions...\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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\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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\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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\nLongitude-Dava Sobel\n

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\nIn this longitude worksheet, students read about how to determine the longitude of location while at sea and they answer 5 questions about calculating longitude.\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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\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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\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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