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World Regions

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Help your learners to visualize where historical events have taken place around the globe with a map that details the major regions of the seven continents. 
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Make a Balloon Globe

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
"We've got the whole world in our hands," is what your students will be singing after completing this fun geography activity. Using the included templates for the seven continents and a balloon, they create their very own globes.
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The Geography of Russia

For Students 5th - 8th
In this geography of Russia worksheet, students read a 4 page article about the geography of Russia and complete short answer questions and assignments based on the article. Students complete 6 assignments.
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Music to Learn Countries and Capitals Around the World: Learning Countries and Capitals in Asia

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use musicto explore the countries and capitals of Asia.
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The Republic of Sakha (Yukutia)

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young geographers learn about the extreme temperatures found in the Rebublic of Sakha, and study the hardships caused by these temperatures. They look at why people choose to live in such a remote and rugged area. This incredible,...
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World Map Labels

For Students 6th - 11th
In this geography skills learning exercise, students identify the countries and bodies of water labelled on the maps of the world, Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean, the Middle East, North America, Australia, and South America.
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Asia and The Middle East quiz 1

For Students 6th - 12th
In this Asia and The Middle East learning exercise, learners answer history and geography questions about Asia and the Middle East. Students answer 10 short answer questions.
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Introduction to the World Globe

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars examine a globe and the world map to see what constitutes the differences. In this world map introductory lesson, students discuss what they see when they view the globe. Young scholars then, look at a world map and...
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Fascinating Geography Facts

For Students 5th - 7th
In this geography worksheet, students will read 4 interesting United States geography facts and 19 fascinating world geography facts.
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Exploring the World's Geography

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners discuss the seven continents of Earth and the diverse geography. After discussion, they create their own paper-mache globes which properly display all seven continents, the equator, and the prime meridian. They conduct research...
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Mr. Head's 6th Grade Classroom

Absolute Location

For Students 6th - 8th
How do we know where we are in the world? A presentation for middle schoolers explains absolute location and other geography terms such as relative location. It also gives scholars the opportunity to practice finding absolute location on...
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Explore the World through Habitat

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Open a world of discovery with habitat-related lessons.
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Africa: Introduction, Geography and Mapping

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students study the geography of Africa through the use of maps. They locate, distinguish, and describe the relationships among varying regional and global patterns of geographic phenomena such as landforms, climate, and natural resources.
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Continents

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate World Geography by researching the different continents. In this Asian Geography lesson plan, students discuss the continent of Pangaea and color a worksheet of the continents. Students locate China on the map...
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Outline Maps

For Teachers 4th - 12th Standards
Don't miss this gold mine of blank maps for your next geography lesson! Regions include traditional continents such as Asia, Europe, and Africa, as well as other major world areas such as the Pacific Rim and the Middle East.
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Hershey and the World: The 5 Themes of Geography and Google Earth

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students invsestigate cocoa producing regions in the world. In this geography skills activity, students examine how the 5 themes of geography affect the Hershey Chocolate Company as they compare and contrast cocoa production in America,...
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Asia's Global Influence

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore Hong Kong. In this geography skills lesson, students watch "Asia's Global Influence," and then research the culture, landmarks, and geographic features of Hong Kong. Students use their research findings to design travel...
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Being There: Exploring China And Japan

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars discover the culture, society, geography, and history of Asia through games, food, art, and literature in this multi-day lesson about China and Japan. An exciting lesson for upper-elementary or lower-middle school classrooms.
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A Passport to Asia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore Asia. In this geography skills lesson, students design travel brochures that market Asia by highlighting its location, population, capital, landforms, famous places, and food.
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Using Charts and Graphs to Study East Asia's Modern Economy

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine East Asia's modern economy. In groups, classmates use the internet to compare the resources, products, and economy of specified countries. After collecting the data, pupils create charts, tables and graphs. They...
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How Cultures Differ - Two Different Perspectives on the Same Even

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners explore the effects of culture through the story Running by Peter Hessler. In this geography and cultural lesson, students act as newspaper reporters covering the story of the race. Learners write newspaper articles as reporters...
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Cultural Diversity In The Classroom

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Learners engage in a lesson that supports the fact that Asian people are part of the educational culture in schools. The lesson includes background information for the teacher. With the completion of the unit students develop a personal...
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Japan: Images of a People

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students learn the geography of Japan and its location in reference to the United States.
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Seven Wonders of the World: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discover the Hanging Gardens through archaeology. In this Near Eastern history lesson, students read the book, Ancient Iraq:Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Iraq's Past, by Beth Gruber, then create their own hanging garden.