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Lake Tahoe Then and Now
Students investigate the differences in Lake Tahoe from the past to the present. In this geography lesson plan, students read the book Washoe Seasons of Life and identify the descriptions of the land and lake. Students create a Venn...
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The Edge of the Lake
Second graders explore the geography of Nevada. In this map-making lesson, 2nd graders use salt dough to create a relief map of Nevada. Students label the landforms and bodies of water that are studied and specified in the lesson.
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California Cities Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz instructional activity, students examine the map that includes 12 California cities. Students identify the names of the cities in 3 minutes.
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State Similes
In this simile activity, students think about their state and then write similes to describe it. Students then pick their favorite simile and illustrate it.