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Ceramic Tile Wall Murals

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th Standards
Science, social studies, language arts, and art classes work together with administrators to produce a permanent, ceramic tile wall mural to install at their school. 
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Water Sources in Cape Verde and West Africa

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young explorers study the scarcity and importance of a continuous supply of fresh water in Cape Verde. They research the five main ways that fresh water is obtained in these countries. Each research group prepares a presentation, and...
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Making Regolith

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
You may not be able to take a field trip to the moon, but that doesn't mean your class can't study moon rocks. Using graham crackers as the moon's bedrock and powdered donuts as micrometeorites, young scientists simulate...
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Colossal Squid Caught in Antarctic

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students define the word colossal, then read a news article about an enormous squid caught off Antarctica. In this animal studies and current events lesson plan, the teacher introduces the article with dictionary and vocabulary...
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Settlement Exploration: Then and Now

For Teachers 6th - 8th
NASA has crafted an imaginative and memorable series of lessons, "NASA and Jamestown Education Module." This lesson is one of the five components. In it, middle schoolers connect history and science by comparing the settlement of...
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Global Connections: Internet Research

For Students 5th - 6th
In this geography Internet research learning exercise, students find out facts about the capital cities of 12 nations. Students then research facts about Australia, and also find out the country of origin for 4 prominent organizations...
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North American Cultures

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars take a closer look at the geographic theme of place. In this geography skills lesson, students research their city and create murals that highlight its history, residents, landmarks, and resources.
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City Life In Europe

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore Paris. In this geography skills lesson, students watch "City Life in Europe," and conduct further research on the city of Paris and the country of France. Students create postcards that feature Parisian landmarks. 
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States/Capitals L-N: Matching

For Students 5th - 8th
In this geography practice worksheet, students match the 17 listed states to the appropriate 17 listed capital cities located in the United States.
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Introductory Lesson: Greece

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers get a taste of Greek culture. In this Greece instructional activity, students participate in activities that require them to study the religion, music, food, clothing, and history of Greece.
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The Vikings: Sea Raiders, Land Raiders

For Teachers 6th - 8th
The geography of northern Europe, as well as the technological advancements in the nautical world, allowed the ferocity of the Vikings to arrive on the shores of faraway countries. Pupils study Viking history in an instructional activity...
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Trekking to Timbuktu: Trade in Ancient West Africa

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers research how trade in Timbuktu was affected by geography. Students conduct online research to determine the major trade routes, main products of trade, plus how and why trade spread across Africa.
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Countries of South America

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers focus on the geography of the countries of South America. Using a map, they identify the European countries who claimed the South American countries and research the influences they had on South America. To end the...
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Longitude and Latitude Lines

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this geography worksheet, middle schoolers examine the map and focus on the concept of latitude and longitude by finding the locations.
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Where in the World? Your Relative Location

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this geography worksheet, students complete a graph showing their location on the planet earth. Students determine what percent of all people on Earth are on their continent, in their country and part of their town.
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Rivers of the World

For Students 5th - 6th
In this river worksheet, students focus on various rivers across the planet. Students label the names of 18 rivers on the world map provided.
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Land Plan Challenge

For Teachers 4th - 9th
Students use maps to plan towns, being conscious of water resources. In this geography and land planning lesson, students create collaboratively in small groups towns using maps. At the conclusion of the activity, students build their...
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My Sierra County

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students investigate the special landmarks of their county. In this geography lesson, students view a Powerpoint presentation about counties. Students create a Powerpoint presentation of their own county and use a digital camera to take...
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Let's Visit London

For Students 5th - 8th
In this London geography worksheet, students look at the 25 photographs of landmarks in London and choose the correct name for each landmark from the drop-down menu.
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Ivory Wars

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers examine the controversy surrounding African trade. In this geography activity, students research the killing of elephants for ivory. Middle schoolers collaborate to report on the history of the ivory trade and its...
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Africa: Economics And Change

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars examine the gold-mining industry in Africa. In this geography skills lesson, students watch "Africa: Economics and Change," investigate the challenges of working in mines, research attributes and production of gold and...
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Food in Africa

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine the shortage of food in Africa. In this geography skills lesson, students consider how conflict and extreme situations may result in food shortages for some nations. Students analyze the provided photographs and videos...
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Combining Map and Compass

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers practice using the map and compass to find a location. In this geography lesson series, students identify basic requirements needed when traveling in the wilderness. They plan a healthy menu for a backpacking trip.
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Zimbabwe

For Students 6th - 9th
In this Zimbabwe worksheet, students read an article and examine a map of Zimbabwe and then respond to 11 short answer questions regarding the economy and geography of the country.

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