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The African American Population in US History

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
How has the African American population changed over the years? Learners use charts, statistical data, and maps to see how populations in African American communities have changed since the 1860s. Activity modifications are included to...
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Coldest US Cities Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about the coldest cities in the United States. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Biggest US City by Letter Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 26 identification questions about U.S. cities. Students have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Hottest US Cities Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about the hottest cities in the United States. Students have 4 minutes to finish the timed quiz.
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US Newspapers Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 13 identification questions about the names of newspapers in the listed U.S. cities. Students have 3 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Understanding Latitude and Longitude

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Teaching learners about latitude and longitude can get a little complicated. Present the concept by first representing it as a graph. Just like finding a location on a graph using the x and y-axis, learners will be able to locate items...
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Using Literature to Introduce the Five Themes of Geography

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students listen to a read aloud of "If You Grew Up With Abraham Lincoln". Using the text, they identify examples of the five themes of geography and write them down. Using a map, they plot the places mentioned in the book and sort facts...
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Using Google Squared to Compare and Contrast Canada and the US

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders compare and contrast Canada and the United States. In this geography skills lesson, 6th graders use Google Squared to research information so that they may compare the geography of Canada and the United States.
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Themes of Geography in the News Contest

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss current events in the world today. After choosing one to focus on, they identify the themes of Geography present in them and practice using new vocabulary. They use the internet to find all of the themes present in...
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Victims of Geography

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Learners examine the toll taken on New Orleans by Hurricane Katrina. In this current events lesson, students visit selected websites to discover details about the geography of the city and the hurricane itself. 
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Feudal Powers in Japan

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
A traditional textbook chapter focuses on feudal powers in Japan, and includes vocabulary, note-taking tips in the sidebar, main ideas, and follow-up assessment questions. It also incorporates opportunities for art...
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Stack the Countries™

For Students 5th - 10th
This resource does an excellent job of engaging and educating people on world geography. It includes informational flashcards as well as games. Though the graphics are designed for elementary players, people of all ages will...
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PBS

Pass the Past

For Students 6th - 12th
Prepare your class members for history and geography exams with an educational game that not only tests content knowledge, but also requires students to demonstrate their reading comprehension skills.
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Florida Cities Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography learning exercise, students examine a map of Florida and identify the 12 noted cities on the map using a pull down menu within 3 minutes.
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Shaky New Zealand

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students explore geography by answering study questions in class. In this plate tectonics lesson, students identify the earthquake data concerning the country of New Zealand and answer questions regarding the data. Students identify...
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Tactics in the Persian Gulf: From Diplomacy to Force

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students trace the United States' involvement in Iraq from 1991 to today. They interpret a map of Iraq, evaluate possible causes and effects of events. They participate in, collect and analyze a poll regarding the next steps the US...
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Establishing Borders: The Expansion of the United States 1846-48

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students investigate how the United States acquired land after the Revolutionary War ended. In this establishing borders lesson, students use maps to identify territories acquired by the US and the states that later developed. Students...
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U.S. Archaeological Sites: Geography Practice

For Students 4th - 6th
In this archaeological sites worksheet, students read about sites in the Unites States and use a map to complete a set of 7 short answer questions. 
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Geography at Home: Buildings We See Around Us

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore architecture. For this architecture lesson, students examine photographs of buildings in their communities. Students collaborate to discuss their observations regarding the buildings. Students record their observations...
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State Capitals- Online Interactive

For Students 5th - 6th
In this state capitals worksheet, students learn to match the capital cities to the 50 states. Next to each name of the state, students fill in the capital city from a list that is provided. This is an online interactive worksheet.
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US Immigration

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine the history of immigration in the United States. Using primary source documents, they identify the areas of origin for people settling in Minnesota and describe the push and pull factors that brought them there. They...
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NASA

Precipitation

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Here is a fabulous collection of lessons for your emerging meteorologists! In them, learners will utilize satellite data to determine distribution of rainfall, research global rainfall patterns, and utilize their knowledge to propose new...
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Howard Hughes Medical Institute

CSI Wildlife

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
Can DNA fingerprinting prevent the extinction of elephants? Young scientists learn about DNA fingerprinting before applying their knowledge to case studies of elephant poaching. The first case requires them to match the DNA from a tusk...
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States and Capitals, Mountains and Rivers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify geographical locations in the midwestern United States. In this geography lesson plan, students identify 12 states and capitals and geographical features in the region by using U.S. maps. Students use blank maps to fill...

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