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World Oceans
In this geography worksheet, pupils list the five oceans and write the names of the different sea life found in each ocean. Students choose from a list of different ocean animals.
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United States Capitols Word Search Puzzle
In this geography word search worksheet, students locate the names of the 50 state capitols that are hidden in the puzzle. They use the names that are found at the bottom of the page in a word bank.
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Island Did You Know- Research Recording Cards
In this geography worksheet, learners research information about islands and record it in the two boxes on the recording sheet. They see clip art pictures of islands, and the words, "Did you know..." on the page.
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Australia Travel Journal
In this geography activity, students create a 7 page travel journal for a pretend trip to Australia. Students color and put their names on the cover sheet. Students write a daily account of where they went and what they did each day for...
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Earth's Features
In this geography worksheet, students label a map of the world with the Arctic Circle, Tropic of Capricorn, Tropic of Cancer, Equator, North Pole, South Pole, and the Antarctic Circle.
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United States Map- State Capitals
Students explore the state capitals. In this geography lesson, students use a political map to identify the state capitals and place post-it notes on various capitals.
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United States Map- Continent, Country, State
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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Using Four Main Directions in the Classroom
Young scholars identify the four cardinal directions. In this map skills geography lesson, students use a magnetic compass to label the four directions in the classroom. Young scholars use the four directions to locate objects in the...
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United States Map- Rivers
Students identify major rivers on a map of the United States. In this geography lesson plan, students discuss what a river is and use a map marker to identify the symbol of a river on a map.
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Landscape Picture Map
Students identify a neighborhood on a Landscape Picture Map. In this geography instructional activity, students discuss the characteristics of their neighborhood and identify their neighborhood on a Landscape Picture Map. Students use...
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Natural Features
Students identify natural features on a map. In this geography lesson, students identify six physical features and create pictorial definitions for each term. The terms which are listed in this lesson are mountain, hill, island, river,...
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United States Map - Lesson 11
Students explore lakes of the United States. In this geography lesson, students identify noteworthy lakes on a map of the United States.
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Landscape Picture Map - Lesson 8 (K-3)
Students explore the functions of landscape picture maps. In this geography skills lesson, students examine a landscape picture map and identify buildings on the map where people are employed. Students also participate in a discussion...
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Locating Places
Students demonstrate how to use the map grid system. In this map skills lesson plan, students are given coordinates to locate several locations on a world map. Students use the map grid system to identify these locations.
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Water Features - Lesson 2 - U.S. Political Map Grade 4-5
Young scholars locate water features on maps. In this geography lesson, students complete worksheets that require them to identify water features on a U. S. political map.
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Three Mapping Activities
Students label three maps of China after being introduced to background information about the country. For this geography lesson, students color two maps and label various points of interest in China. Finally, students draw...
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Finding Your Way On the Farm
Third graders explore the food industry by viewing a presentation about farming. In this farming geography lesson, 3rd graders view globes and maps while identifying the prime geographical locations for fertile land. Students view a...
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Out of Old England in the 1630s-Flat Me Project
Students write letters to penpals. For this geography/literacy lesson, students become penpals with a classroom in England to learn about customs and society across the ocean. Flat Stanley by Will Holton is read aloud, and students...
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Michigan's Two Regions
Third graders use internet websites to compare/contrast the upper and lower pennisulas of Michigan. They read articles the characteristics of each area. Also, 3rd graders view pictures to investigatge the region, incuding the Straits of...
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A History of the War of 1812 and The Star-Spangled Banner
Students examine the causes and outcomes of the War of 1812, and determine the chronology of the Star-Spangled Banner. In this War of 1812 lesson plan, students learn vocabulary and read a narrative about the War of 1812 before...
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Directions, Directions
Third graders review cardinal directions, moving around the room so that they are standing in the part of the room that is nearest the north, south, east and west. They are asked what would you do if they are lost? Pupils work as a...
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Maps that Teach
Students study maps to locate the states and capital on the US map. Students locate continents, major world physical features and historical monuments. Students locate the provinces and territories of Canada.
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Unit of Study Mural
Students make a mural after reading about the art of Diego Rivera. In this mural lesson plan, students read a book about Diego Rivera, discuss him and his artwork, and make their own class mural.
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Land Elevation
Students investigate land elevation. In this map skills lesson, students use a physical map to identify various elevations of the land. Students find landform features such hills and coastlines.