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Where in the World is Egypt?

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this geography worksheet, students 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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Studies of the Ancient World

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders, after taking a pretest, write a paragraph describing the difference between Athens and Sparta and write an article about the ancient Phoenicians, describing their contributions to world history. They compare democracy in...
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Breads Around the World

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore world cultures by researching dietary habits. In this bread identification lesson plan, 6th graders explore different regions around the world and the types of breads they produce. Students read assigned text about...
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Central America Region: Physical Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this Central America physical map activity, students make note of the major landforms located in this region of the world.
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Eurasia Physical Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In 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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Cocoa Around the World

For Students 6th - 9th
In this geography instructional activity, students answer 4 multiple choice questions regarding cocoa production around the world using the map and information boxes.
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Where in the World Is Mrs. Waffenschmidt? #2

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this geography skills worksheet, young scholars read a paragraph about a mystery country, paying attention to the clues given. Young scholars respond to 1 short answer question regarding the country.
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A World in a Grain of Sand

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Young scholars go exploring Britain's beaches. For this geography lesson, students visit selected websites to learn about specific beach habitats and the history of cleaning those beaches.
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Crude Conversation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze text and maps in determining the effect the world's energy resources have on human society, and make charts illustrating at least three ways each resource makes life easier for human society.
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Dear Pen Pal

For Teachers 1st - 6th Standards
Explore cultures from around the world with an engaging pen pal resource. Through a series of classroom activities and written correspondence, children learn about the favoritec pastimes, schooling, geography, and weather that is...
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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo Without Stereotypes

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Put more meaning into your Cinco de Mayo party with geography lessons, literature, and more!
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Country Toad

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Hop from country to country to practice knowledge of international capitals using an interactive video game. Pupils take control of frog avatars and direct them to leap from the name of a capital to its home country. The video game...
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Oh, the Places You'll Go!

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read about and discuss the fifty-three recommended travel destinations for 2008 from the Travel section of The New York Times. They list three places they would each like to visit, read and discuss the news article, and create...
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The Nile: A Gift to Egypt

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discover the Egyptian culture. In this Nile River lesson, 6th graders examine why the river is so important to Egypt.Students study the religions, geography and the people of Egypt. Students create an exhibit where...
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Seven Up

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the symbolism of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and evaluate modern "wonders of the world." In small groups, they complete a data chart on a selected Wonder, create a poster from the data, and prepare a...
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Site and Situation: Right Place at the Right Time

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars put their geography skills to work. In this geography skills lesson, students research maps and other primary and secondary sources to simulate the site selection process for the Pennsylvania Railroad Shops post World War...
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The Equator

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate cultures located along the equator. In this geography skills lesson, students research the geography, history, culture, and tourism of Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Brazil, and Singapore. Learners write an article based...
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The Dip Felt Around the World

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars share their opinions about a story about a sudden decline in China's stock markets. After reading an article, they identify the global impact of China's falling stock markets. They create a cause and effect map about the...
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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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More Than One Grain of Rice

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore mathematics, geography and agriculture by studying world rice production. In this production of rice lesson, students read One Grain of Rice and use a worksheet grid to calculate how much rice was received. Students...
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Oil Dependency Among Nations

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students research oil dependency amongst different nations in the world. In this oil dependency lesson plan, students use maps to locate oil sources, consider government actions on oil, and predict U.S. oil dependency.
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World Oceans Day in the Classroom

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
The ocean is a fascinating topic for students to cover.
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Growth of a River

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students evaluate geography by drawing an image in class. In this river lesson, students identify a list of vocabulary terms associated with bodies of water. Students identify how a river is formed and draw a picture of one including the...
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Feeling Vulnerable

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discover some of the ways the developing world is vulnerable to the impact and effects of natural disasters. They investigate some "natural disaster hotspots" around the globe and assess how vulnerable these areas are.

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