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Communicate with a Truck Driver

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders complete activities to learn about the trucking industry. In this truck driving lesson, 6th graders explore websites for positive trucker images and learn about their contributions to society. Students communicate with...
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What Causes Irregular Temperature Patterns?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine common trends in climate across the U.S. They identify the anomalies in hot-cold temperature differences in the U.S and locate them on the map using latitude and longitude coordinates.
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US Mint

Symbols in My Eyes

For Teachers K - 6th Standards
Explore the hidden meanings behind the images on US currency with this elementary school lesson on symbolism. Starting with a class discussion about symbols, children go on to brainstorm different objects that represent the Unites...
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I Am David: Novel Study

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Many people dream of getting a fresh start or starting over again. David, a main character in I am David, gets that chance and must learn to live life outside of the concentration camp. Scholars read about David's adventures as they...
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A Single Shard: Novel Study

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Fulfilling a dream requires a lot of hard work. A study guide for the novel A Single Shard shares the dream of a young Korean orphan. As readers work through the guide, they answer comprehension questions about Tree-ear and the...
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The Secret Garden: Chapter 1 and 2 Novel Study

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Mary from The Secret Garden finds a key that could possibly unlock the door to a secret garden. Scholars read Frances Hodgson Burnett's class novel and match vocabulary words with definitions, answer comprehension questions, and create...
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What in Our World Affects the Way People Live

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study various maps that show geographical features and population. They compare the maps and make inferences about how various geographical features influence the population and human activities of an area.
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Little Kinnakeet Lifesaving/Coast Guard Station

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students complete a variety of activities that go along with the study of and possible field trip to the Little Kinnakeet Lifesaving/Coast Guard Station on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore, NC.
Interactive
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State Nicknames Quiz

For Students 5th - 10th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students examine the chart that includes the names of 49 states. Students identify the nicknames of the states in 6 minutes.
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Settlements in Belfast

For Students 6th - 7th
In this Belfast geography worksheet, students arrange the names of places in order by size, color a map, match important dates and events, and write a plan for redeveloping Laganside.
Interactive
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Canadian Provinces Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students examine the map that includes 13 Canadian provinces. Students identify the names of the provinces in 3 minutes.
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North American Flags Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive country flag quiz worksheet, students examine the 19 pictured North American country flags and select the appropriate country names to match the flags. Students may submit their anwers to be scored.
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India Word Search

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies word search, learners find the words that are related to the geography of India and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Iraqi Geography

For Students 4th - 7th
For this word search worksheet, students discover for terms related to the country of Iraq. The terms include important geographical features, cities, countries and people.
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Choose Your Best Way

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Find the best path through town. The activity teaches future computer programmers about networks and paths in graph theory. They develop a network of their towns to determine the most efficient path to visit each of their homes.
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United States & Canada: How Are We The Same? How Are We Different?

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students compare and contrast similarities and differences between Canada and the US.  For this geography lesson, students read various articles and identify similarities and differences in economies, cultures, geography, climate,...
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Everglades Fun

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this science and geography worksheet, young scholars investigate the vocabulary pertaining to the ecosystem of the Everglades in South Florida. Students unscramble 9 words and find 12 words in a word search puzzle.
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A LOT OF THIS FOR A LITTLE OF THAT

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers describe the import and export of agricultural products and gain a comprehension of the concept of supply and demand. They discuss exports and imports. Students have small world maps on each desk, they identify the...
Organizer
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Which Country?

For Students 5th - Higher Ed
In this geography worksheet, students study the names of 60 countries. Students indicate their home country by coloring its name in the word grid puzzle. Students then answer 8 questions about their country concerning what language is...
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Yours, Mine, and Ours

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore the five themes of geography while they conduct Internet research to compare and contrast their city, region, or country with the city and region of Nagano, Japan.
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Galapagos Islands

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the science and geography related to the Galapagos Islands. In this ecosystem lesson, students locate the Galapagos Islands on a world map and discuss its significance in history. Students complete a vocabulary sheet,...
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Carving Mountains

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners explore geography by participating in an illustration activity. In this land-form lesson, students define vocabulary terms associated with glaciers and forests. Learners utilize pens, cardboard and pottery clay to draw and...
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Japan: Yesterday and Today

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers study the geography and culture of Japan and discover important historical events. They look at the religions of Japan. They determine similarities and differences in the lives of teenagers in Japan and the US. They read...
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Exploring Our Country: An United States Scavenger Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars visit a selected web site and search answers to given questions. They investigate census data for a several states. They explore data such as business, geography, and people. Students demonstrate ways to navigate...

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