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Journeys...The Voices of Change

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students trace the immigration patterns of their ancestors. They plot information on a world map, develop a timeline of target immigration patterns, research and write a report on immigration and participate in a class play.
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Making Globes

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders construct and design paper mache globes. They paint and draw the continents and oceans, and label each continent and ocean.
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Students as Consumers: The Relationships Between Communities

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Pupils survey the clothing they are wearing to determine where it was made. They work in groups to locate the countries where the clothing was manufactured, develop questions about what makes a good purchase and work with a buddy class...
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Name That Town

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students explore geographic locations and locate towns on a map using map coordinates.
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Sacred Places

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine places considered sacred in both India and the U.S. They read and discuss a website on the Ganges River, discuss places considered sacred in the U.S., and write an essay comparing/contrasting personal sacred places and...
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State Database Lesson

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a database about the geography of the United States. The access to a computer is essential for this lesson. The outcome is that technology is used as a tool to measure student understanding of geographical locations....
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Attu Battlefield: U.S. Army and Navy Airfields on Attu

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students use maps, readings, drawings and photos to research the World War II Battle of Attu. They explain the importance of the battle, discuss the valor and loyalty of both American and Japanese troops and analyze sources of historical...
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Midwestern States

For Students 4th - 5th
In this United States geography worksheet, students study the image of the Midwestern states. Student then label the states with the following choices: Missouri, Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Illinois, North Dakota, Kansas,...
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Australia Map

For Students 4th - 10th
In this Australia outline map worksheet, students make note of the political divisions of the 5 provinces and territories of the nation.
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Blank Map of Canada

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Canadian geography worksheet, students use a blank map of Canada to color and label important geographical features and cities. Students will need to do their own research before labeling this map.
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Australia Outline Map

For Students 4th - 9th
In this Australia and Oceania outline map worksheet, students make note of the major landforms and bodies of water located within this region.
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Eurasia Physical Map

For Students 5th - 12th
For this Eurasia physical map worksheet, students make note of the major landforms and bodies of water located in this world region.
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South America: Physical Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this South American physical map worksheet, students make note of the major landforms and bodies of water located on the continent.
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Europe Physical Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this Europe physical map worksheet, students make note of the major landforms and bodies of water located on the continent.
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USA: Physical Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this United States physical map worksheet, students investigate the major landforms and bodies of water located throughout the country.
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United States Map- Land Elevation

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Pupils explore a physical map. In this map skills lesson, students discuss examples of elevation and investigate the symbols used to identify elevation on a map. Pupils use the map to identify various land elevations.
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Asia Physical Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this Asia physical map worksheet, students make note of the major landforms and bodies of water located on the continent.
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Americas: Physical Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this Americas physical map worksheet, students make note of the major landforms and bodies of water located on the North American and South American continents.
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Understanding Time Zones

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students investigate the times zones around the world. They discuss situations when it is important to know the time in different parts of the world and how to find it.
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Africa & Asia: Physical Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this African and Asian physical map instructional activity, students investigate the major landforms and bodies of water located on the African and Asian continents.
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Where in the World Am I: Latitude And Longitude

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students demonstrate their knowledge in using latitude and longitude measurements to find locations on a map, especially places in Hawaii.
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Village Children in Northern Pakistan

For Teachers 1st - 12th
Student use maps to answer geographic questions. They analyze Earth's surface by using a map to identify physical features that lead to different transportation routes. Student create a collage to show geographic insight into the topic...
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Australia

For Students 5th - 6th
In this map of Australia activity, students research and study a map of Australia. Students label Australia's regions, major states and important landmarks.
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South America Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this South American political map worksheet, students examine both national boundaries and national capitals.