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The Circle of Life: Food Chain

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students develop a flow chart using computer software to show a food chain combination.  In this food chain lesson plan, students are first read The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry, then they create a story map of the story. ...
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Polar Bears International

Top of the World

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learn about polar bears and the Arctic circle with a activity about the countries and conditions of the region. After examining how the area differs from Antarctica, kids explore climates, animals, and geographical...
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Visiting the Arctic Circle

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Learners familiarize themselves with the Arctic Circle by locating it on a globe and wall map. They discuss they climate in the North Pole and the reasons for its low temperatures. They compare and contrast the climates of the Arctic...
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Making Sense Of A Round World On A Flat Surface

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a instructional activity that is concerned with the development of geography skills. They take part in a number of activities that center around finding and traveling to different locations. The instructional activity...
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Understanding Time Zones

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Learners investigate the times zones around the world. They discuss situations when it is important to know the time in different parts of the world and how to find it.