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Boundaries and People

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students map watersheds to find their boundaries.  In this watershed activity students map and then give their "watershed address."  Students show the trail from stream, larger stream to oceans.  Students describe the...
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We've got the whole world in our hands

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore spatial sense in regards to maps about the globe. In this maps lesson plan, students label oceans, locate the continents and poles, follow directions, and explain the symbols on a map.
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Winter Olympic Games Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
While the world watches the Winter Olympic Games, children can learn about the history, and traditions of this great event.
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Mapping the Halifax Explosion

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research the Halifax Explosion using historical maps.
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Memorable Maps

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Learners draw an assigned map from memory about the United States or any other region they are studying. In this maps lesson plan, students draw a map from their memory at the beginning of the year, and do the same assignment at the end...
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Curated OER

Urban and Rural Communities

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils discuss similarities and differences of urban and rural communities.  In this urban and rural communities lesson, students compare urban and rural communities using a Venn Diagram.  Pupils examine maps of each type of...
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Curated OER

Effects of chemical use in Agriculture

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students research environmental data to create a bar graph. In this agricultural ecology lesson, students research the pros and cons of chemical use in farming. Students debate on passing a law to reduce chemical use.
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Cultures of the Continent

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the various cultures of North America. They examine the differences and similarities between an immigrant's homeland and the culture of Central Kentucky. Students discuss strategies to make the transition easier for...
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Compare and Contrast Culture

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders compare and contrast the cultures of American culture with that of the other cultures of North America. Using traditional and Internet research, 5th graders gather data on one element of culture for comparison. Data...
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I AM a Researcher, "I"nca, "A"ztec, "M"aya

For Teachers 5th
Students create and original multimedia presentation on the Incas, Mayans, or Aztecs. In this Meso-American civilization lesson, students research and then compare and contrast the civilizations of the Incas, Mayan and the Aztecs....
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Cranes, Crosswalks, and Big Gulps

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils watch a video and answer questions based on wildlife jobs. In this wildlife lesson plan, students learn that biologists don't just play with animals but that there is a lot of study involved.
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Mummy Tales

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners research types of mummification. In this burial customs lesson, students work in groups to research different types of mummies and present their research to the class. Learners compare and contrast the types of mummification.
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Jelly Critters

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students compare and contrast three different organisms that are considered gelatinous zooplankton. They describe how they fit into marine food webs.
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State Heads

For Teachers K - 6th
Learners create a narrative image that depicts a formal shape of a state. They review the state facts of whatever state they chose. They draw a person and then add text in the shape of the state they chose.
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Canada: Rags to Riches Game C

For Students 3rd - 8th
Are you feeling lucky after having played "Rags to Riches Games A & B"? Then take the challenge and see if you can win another million dollars by answering skill testing questions about Canada's geography. You only have three hints....
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Canada Hangman (No Hints)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Play this guess the letters in a hidden word or phrase to learn about Canada's land, economy and people. Take the ultimate challenge with no clues!
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Quia

Quia: Canada Hangman

For Students 3rd - 8th
Play this guess the letters in a hidden word or phrase to learn about Canada's land, economy and people.
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Canada: Rags to Riches Game A

For Students 3rd - 8th
Play this "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" style game and see if you can walk away with one million dollars by answering skill testing questions about Canada. You only have three hints. Good luck!
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Canada: Rags to Riches Game B

For Students 3rd - 8th
Were you successful with the "Rags to Riches Game A"? Then play this game B and see if you can walk away with another million dollars by answering skill testing questions about Canada. You only have three hints. Good luck!
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: Canada

For Students 3rd - 6th
This site provides teachers with resources relating to the study of Canada including blackline masters, graphic organizers, and other student activity sheets. In addition, there are links to related resources that are located elsewhere...
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Knight's Canadian Info Collection: Geographic Regions of Canada

For Students 3rd - 8th
Canada is divided into distinct regions, each with a very different landscape and climate. Geographic and ecozone maps as well as text information is included.
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Canadian Centre for Energy Information: Canada Fueled by Resources [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this teaching unit for Grades 4 and 5, students learn about Canada's petroleum resources, the impact on the environment from our use of them, and how the geography Of Canada affects things like population distribution and regional...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Canada

For Students 1st - 9th
On this site, find information about Canada's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Destination: Canada!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will travel on a mock flight to Canada to learn more about the Canadian way of life.

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