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The Moving Continents from Pangaea to the Future

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine how the movements of the Earth contribute to fossil distribution.  In this fossils lesson students make maps of the placement of the continents. 
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Continents and Islands Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, learners respond to 17 identification questions about the continents and islands of the world.
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Fossil Evidence for Plate Tectonics

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students draw maps of counties that were important to the discovery of plate tectonic theory.  In this plate tectonics lesson students excavate constructed fossil sites from matching coastlines and discuss the possible explanations for...
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Word Scramble- Continents

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete a worksheet.  In this spelling and geography lesson, students work independently to complete a worksheet where they unscramble words associated with geography.
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Plate Tectonics

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students watch a video about plate tectonics. in this Earth Science lesson, students watch a video clip from Bill Nye about Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics. They make a slight crack in a hard boiled egg and manipulate the egg to...
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Locate and Name the bodies of water and the continents

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders locate the equator, bodies of water, and different continents on a globe. In this globe lesson plan, 2nd graders recall geographical information on a globe.
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Where in the world is...

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students identify locations around the world.  In this mapping lesson, students place tag board pieces with names of locations on a wall map of the world.  Initially, students identify states, then cities, then continents, eventually...
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Worksheet
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4th Grade Spelling: Continents and Nationalities

For Students 4th
In this 4th grade home connection spelling practice worksheet, 4th graders examine 20 spelling words that feature continents and nationalities. Students write the words 1 time each.
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United States Map

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners compare the United States on a globe and on a map. In this map activity, students relate the sizes of the continents and locate the United States. Learners identify the location of the continental US as well as Alaska and Hawaii.
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The Continents and Oceans of the World

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore world mapping skills. In this world geography lesson, students identify and label the continents and oceans on a world map using the Visual Thesaurus. Students generate mnemonic devices to help memorize these terms.
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The Globe Game

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students locate continents, oceans, and major mountain ranges on the globe. In this globe lesson, students play a toss the globe game. They name the continent, ocean, or major mountain range that is located closest to their right thumb...
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Introduction to the Globe

For Teachers K - 4th
Students investigate how to use a globe. In this map skills lesson, students define what a globe is and locate the various continents on the globe. Students are also asked to locate the four oceans on the globe.
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World Map and Globe

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students practice using a globe. In this geography lesson, students review globes and practice locating the earth's oceans. Students use the globe to locate and identify the seven continents.
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World Map and Globe - Lesson 1 Introduction to the Globe

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the earth with maps and globes. In this map lesson, students use maps and globes to locate oceans and continents.
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Continents of the Globe

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners identify the continents on the globe. In this map skills lesson, students define the term "continent" and identify the seven continents on the globe.
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Introduction to the World Globe

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine a globe and the world map to see what constitutes the differences. In this world map introductory lesson, students discuss what they see when they view the globe. Students then, look at a world map and compare the...
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United States Map- Continent, Country, State

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students identify their continent, country, and state on a globe. In this geography lesson, students use a globe to identify the seven continents, the United States, and the state which they live in. Students define key terms.
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Bellwork for Week 9-Earthquakes and Continental Drift

For Students 7th - 9th
In this earthquake and continental drift learning exercise, students answer five questions about continental drift, seismic waves and earthquake safety.
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World Map

For Students 3rd - 7th
For this world map worksheet, learners practice their geography skills as they label the 7 continents and 5 oceans. A word bank in included.
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Worksheet 3. Names of Places

For Students 4th - 6th
In this geography worksheet, students write the geography words in the correct columns. The columns are "Continents", "Countries", and "Cities". There are 12 words on this page to organize.
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Seafloor Spreading

For Students 8th - 9th
For this seafloor spreading worksheet, students find mistakes in statements that are descriptive of seafloor spreading. Students correct the given sentences to make a true statement.
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Climatic Changes

For Students 6th - 8th
In this weather instructional activity, learners read an excerpt describing the climate and extinction. Then they explain what the climate was like during the Age of Dinosaurs. Students also determine some factors that affected the...
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Map of Asia

For Teachers 3rd
In this map worksheet, 3rd graders will study a map of Asia. Students will use this map to label and/or familiarize themselves with various aspects of the continent.
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Map of Antarctica

For Teachers 3rd
In this map worksheet, 3rd graders will study a map of Antarctica. Students will use this map to label and/or familiarize themselves with various aspects of the continent.