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Curated OER

Planning a Railroad

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use a topographical map to plan a route from Doknner Summit to Truckee, then compare it to the route selected by Theodore Judah.
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Curated OER

Exploring Diversity

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore their family culture.
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Curated OER

The Golden Door: U.S. Immigration Through Ellis Island

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students complete a unit covering various aspects of immigration to the United States through Ellis Island. They plan a fictional trip to America, entering at Ellis Island. and actually visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty.
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Curated OER

the Potential Consequences of Climate Variability And Change

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students analyze the consequences of changing variables on a system. Changes in a model are measured and recorded and conclusions drawn based on the data provided in this six lessons unit.
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Curated OER

State Heads

For Teachers K - 6th
Students 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.
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Curated OER

Haiku

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars study various forms of poetry and the culture of Japan. They are introduced to a haiku- a traditional form of poetry and an art form in the Japanese culture. They write a haiku and create a student haiku booklet with the...
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Curated OER

Yam and Eggs

For Teachers K - 5th
Students gain knowledge about the different kinds of foods people eat around the world for breakfast. They look at a map and see if they can come up with reasonable answers as to why location may affect what people eat. Students also...
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Curated OER

Historical Events in Utah History

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders choose a topic they are interested in related to the history of Utah. Using the internet, they research the topic making sure to cite where they gathered the information and take notes. To end the activity, they write...
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Curated OER

Learning from Artifacts Uncovering Clues, Large and Small

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils observe artifacts from Fort St. Louis at a website in order to make inferences about the people who lived there. They paint pottery in the style which might have been used by one of the cultural groups who inhabited the fort.
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Curated OER

Florida the Best WebQuest

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners create a multimedia presentation demonstrating that Florida is the Best State in this creative project for the early elementary classroom. The lesson can be adapted for any state or country.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: u.s. Geography: The Midwest

For Teachers 4th - 8th
A great activity for researching the geography of the Midwest States. Includes specific instructions, vocabulary, evaluation tips, and academic standards.
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US Department of Education

U.s. Dept. Of Education: Let's Do Geography!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
From the U.S. Department of Education, this site is a good resource for parents and teachers of students Pre-K through 6th grade to help them to learn about Geography. Helpful hints and ideas are broken down into three age groups.
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US Geological Survey

Us Geological Survey: Glaciers and Ice Caps: Storehouses of Fresh Water

For Students 3rd - 8th
Locate glaciers and ice caps on a world map at this USGS site. Read about the formation of galciers and other interesting facts. Learn about the effects glaciers have on the landscape, and of their importance for our fresh water supplies.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: A Look at Our Natural Environment

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
During this lesson students will have the opportunity to research, analyze, and collect data on how the natural environment influenced the Native Americans long ago, and how it still influences us today. Using information gathered from...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Us Geography: Mountain Ranges

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the mountain ranges of the United States including the Rockies, Appalachians, and Sierra Nevada. Geography of the US.
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World Geography Games

World Geography Games: Us States

For Students 5th - 8th
Identify each state on a US map as its name is presented.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography: Lakes

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the major lakes of the United States including the Great Lakes, the Great Salt Lake, Crater, and Tahoe. Geography of the US.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography: Rivers

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the major rivers of the United States including the Mississippi, Missouri, Rio Grande, Colorado, and the Hudson. Geography of the US.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography: Deserts

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the major deserts of the United States including the Mohave, the Sonoran, the Chihuahuan, and the Great Basin Desert. Geography of the US.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: New Hampshire

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of New Hampshire including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Geography Games: States of the Usa

For Students 3rd - 8th
Study a map showing the states in the USA, and then try to match their names to their locations on a blank map.
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ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: Musical Geography [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, students listen to and perform chanted text, then explore how parts of the chant can be linked to geographic features on a map.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Regions of the United States

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson plan provides a variety of activities for the student to become aware of the regions in our country. They will learn the geography and natural resources and how these influence the way of life of the people living in a region.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Exploring the World With p.w. Cracker!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson can be completed in a whole group or small group setting. After reading the book "P.W. Cracker Sees the World," the students will complete an inquiry project that connects social studies/geography to what they read in their...

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