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European Climates

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the climate regions of Europe. In this geography skills lesson, 9th graders determine how weather and climate are influenced as they research the climate zones of specific locations and write about the ways that...
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Africa Today

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the AIDS crisis in Africa. In this global studies lesson, students watch "Medical Crisis in Africa," and read articles about AIDS in Africa. Students then research the topic and create awareness posters.
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United States Capitals Map Quiz

For Students 4th - 10th
In this online interactive states and captials quiz worksheet, students examine the 50 pictured states and try to name all of the state capitals.
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Asian Capitals Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
For this online interactive geography worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions that require them to name capital cities in Asian countries. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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African Rivers Map Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
For this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students examine the map that includes 15 rivers in Africa. Students match the names of the rivers to the appropriate places on the map.
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Asia Capitals Map Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, learners examine the map that includes 31 countries in Asia. Students match the names of the capital cities to the appropriate countries on the map.
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Famous Rivers Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive geography learning exercise, students examine the descriptions of 16 famous rivers and identify them by name within 3 minutes.
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Winter Olympics Host Cities Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students examine a chart of the years of the Olympic games between 1924 and 2010. Students identify the names of the 21 cities that hosted the games.
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Create Your Own Country!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create their own countries. In this geography skills activity, students establish governments, cultural backgrounds, atlas/geography components, national anthems, and national symbols for a country they create.
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Create a Country International Fair

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create their own countries. In this geography skills lesson, students establish governments, cultural backgrounds, atlas/geography components, national anthems, and national symbols for a country they create. Students dress up...
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Mayan History

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine Mayan contributions to the world. In this Mesoamerican culture lesson plan, students view a slideshow about the Maya and then peruse books about the accomplishments of the culture. Students...
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Malaysia Ten Minute Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Malaysia worksheet, students respond to 12 fill in the blank, 4 true or false, 2 short answer, 4 matching, and 3 multiple choice questions about the geography and culture of the country.
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Visit Burma, the Safe Way

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students virtually travel to Burma. In this Burma lesson, students research Burma's history, religion, and current events as they visit selected websites and share their findings.
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The Middle East: A Region

For Students 6th - 9th
In this Middle East worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer questions about the region and its characteristics after they read assigned textbook pages. Students also complete a graphic organizer.
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Tour of India Board Game

For Students 5th - 7th
In this India board game activity worksheet, students use the outline map of India to create their own board games that feature the culture and locations of the country.
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India: Ten Minute Quiz

For Students 5th - 7th
In this India worksheet, students respond to 7 fill in the blank, 4 true or false, 8 short answer, 4 matching, and 2 multiple choice questions about the geography and culture of the country.
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The Five Themes of Geography

For Students 7th - 9th
In this geography skills worksheet, learners respond to 18 fill in the blank and short answer questions about the 5 geography themes.
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Where in the World War? Mapping WWII in the Pacific

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners explore the Pacific Theatre of War. In this World War II lesson, students use reference material to access information about significant locations in the Pacific Theatre of War. Learners identify the locations of the listed...
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Geography of South America

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students explore South America. In this geography skills lesson, students watch a video about the geographical features of the continent. Students complete worksheets on the topic.
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Charlemagne

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students examine the life and accomplishments of Charlemagne. In this medieval times instructional activity, students create timelines that feature events of Charlemagne's life. Students record the events as well as Charlemagne's opinion...
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Deforestation in the Amazon Rain Forest

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate deforestation. For this Amazon Rain Forest lesson, students discover what deforestation is as they listen to a lecture, read and discuss an article, and define the vocabulary words on the provided list.
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Ancient Rome: Map Work

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome instructional activity, 7th graders use digital and print maps to examine the geography of the Roman empires. Students are assigned regions of the empire to analyze and...
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Geographical Features of the West

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers practice using latitude and longitude appropriately. In this geography skills lesson, students participate in a classroom activity where they identify latitude and longitude.
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Greece Geographical Factfile

For Students 5th - 7th
In this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer questions about Greece's climate, landforms, and places of interest.