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A World in a Grain of Sand

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students go exploring Britain's beaches. In this geography lesson, students visit selected websites to learn about specific beach habitats and the history of cleaning those beaches.
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Diggin' The Past

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars explore the culture of Ancient Egypt. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students are divided into groups to research how aspects of culture were influenced by the Nile River. Young scholars create a slide show that...
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Global Economy: A Simple Activity

For Teachers K - 12th
Students explore the global economy. In this economics lesson, students examine clothing labels in search of the countries the clothing was made in. Students consider the implications of a global economy.
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T-shirt Passport Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 12th
Students locate their t-shirt place/name on maps, then share facts/artifacts (souvenirs) from their place/name location orally with whole class. They create a database using information gathered from the whole class.
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Cartographer on Assignment: Creating a Physical Map of Africa

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Students use geographic information to make an outline map of Africa, then demonstrate their understanding of the physical landscape of Africa by using a variety of materials to create a physical map of Africa
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Fufu??: Cooking West African

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore the traditonal food of West Africa.
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Controlling the Flow of the Colorado River: A Study of Dams

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research and map the Colorado River and its dams and predict the effects of a dam on an area. They suggest reasons a dam would be built and compare the Colorado River system with other major river systems within the US and...
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Solid Waste and Our Natural Resources: Utilizing the Story THE LORAX

For Teachers K - 12th
Students gain an introduction to our planet's solid waste problem and our personal responsibility in curbing and solving said problem through the use of Dr. Seuss' book, The Lorax. After hearing the book, class discussion follows.
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The United States in 1790

For Students 5th - 12th
In this geography skills worksheet, students study the provided map of the United States in 1790 and then complete the provided quiz over the 17 states and territories.
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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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Map of Norway

For Students 4th - 5th
In this geography of Norway worksheet, students color and label a map with major cities and physical features. Students need to do their own research.
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United States Capitals Map Quiz

For Students 4th - 10th
In this online interactive states and captials quiz activity, students examine the 50 pictured states and try to name all of the state capitals.
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Fable Writing--Inter-disciplinary Approach To Social Sciences

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students recognize the elements of a fable and write an original fable. They make connections with morals and other law-related concepts.
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Pennsylvania State Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this geography of Pennsylvania worksheet, students color and label a map of the state. Students also study the location of Pennsylvania on a grey background map of the entire 50 states.
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Utah State Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this geography of Utah worksheet, students color and label a map of the state of Utah. Students also study a second map that shows the location of this state in the U.S.
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Let's Study Outdoors - Outdoor Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students research native plants. They identify the plant by scientific name, size, amount of water needed and color. Pupils measure and plot an area of school property. Students create an outdoor classroom. Additional cross curriculum...
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Water Issues on Puerto Rico and Oahu: A Comparison of Two Islands

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore how the tow islands receive and use fresh water. They also address some of the threats to the fresh water supply on each island. Students explore the lesson plan objectives through water cycle models and experiments.
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Where in the World is Egypt?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this geography worksheet, young scholars investigate the location of the continent of Africa and the country of Egypt by studying a map of the region. Students color the map and locate Egypt.
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Tennessee State Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Tennessee state geography worksheet, students color and label major cities and physical features on the map. Students also study a second map of the U.S. that shows the location of the state of Tennessee.
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Delaware State Map

For Students 4th - 5th
For this geography of Delaware worksheet, students color the map and label major cities and physical features. Students also study a second map showing the location of the state of Delaware in the United States.
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California State Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this geography of California worksheet, learners color the map and label major cities and physical features. Students also study a second map showing the location of the state of California in the United States.
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My Mexico

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Mexico related worksheet, students critique one important part of Mexico's history, describe the geography of Mexico and list their natural resources.
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Spotlight on the United Kingdom

For Students 5th - 6th
In this geography and history worksheet, students use library or Internet research to find the answers to 20 trivia questions about the United Kingdom.
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Minnesota

For Students 5th - Higher Ed
For this geography worksheet, students will be searching for words that are all cities in Minnesota. Students will locate and become familiar with the names of 44 locations within the state.