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Religion and the Environment

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider the role of environmentalists in the United States. In this political issues lesson, students compare and contrast the evangelical vote in the U.S. with the liberal vote as they read selected articles and watch Moyers...
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Coastal Geography

For Students 6th - 10th
In this geography worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms related to coastal geography. There are 54 words located in the puzzle.
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Year 3 Geography

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies worksheet, middle schoolers find the words that are related to the concepts found in Geography and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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The United States and Canada Review Worksheet and Study Guide

For Students 7th - 10th
In this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 34 short answer questions about the geographic features and climates found in the United States and Canada.
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Backseat Travelers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the geography of the Southeast regions of the United States. They conduct Internet research, listen to the book "No Star Nights," and plan and write a trip through this regions.
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Mapping Districts

For Teachers K - 4th
Young scholars use maps to learn about the U.S. Census. In this 2010 Census lesson plan, students visualize census data on maps, use map keys to read population maps, and explore the concept of population density.
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The Role of Geography -- The United States and the Republic of Turkey

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Preteens review the five themes of geography. In groups, they examine the United States and Turkey to discover how geography can impact the way people live. They create a foldable for each country, listing information for each of the...
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Let's Play Geography Twister

For Teachers K - 12th
Pupils practice geography skills by playing a game based on Twister. Students manipulate their position on a map by placing their arms and legs on the appropriate state or country called out by the teacher.
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Geography of Puerto Rico - Review Questions

For Students 5th - 8th
In this geography of Puerto Rico worksheet, students answer short answer questions about facts of geography in Puerto Rico. Students complete 10 questions.
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Geography of Japan

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students complete a worksheet that guides them through an overview of Japanese geography. Students research the topography, climate, population and size of Japan and consider how these factors work together to produce Japanese culture.
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Touring the Regions of the United States

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the regions of the United States. In this geography skills instructional activity, 5th graders examine the landforms, climates, and economies of the regions of the United States. Students conduct Internet research...
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New York

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this geography activity, students read a three paragraph text about New York City. Students answer 5 multiple choice questions about the passage.
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"Four" Goodness Sake

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders recognize that ethnicity, religion and geography are reflected in the food choices we make. In this food choices instructional activity, 4th graders discuss different types of food from different places. Students compare a...
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High Five Burger

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate agricultural sources. In this agricultural instructional activity, 5th graders read the book Have a Hamburger and See the U.S.A. and record each component of a hamburger. Students use a map of the U.S.A. to...
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The Equator

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students 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. Students write an article based...
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Michigan Cities Map Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive geography worksheet, students examine a map of Michigan and identify the 14 noted cities on the map using a pull down menu within 3 minutes.
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Tibet and China

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learners explore the geography and history of Tibet and China. In this Asian studies lesson, students study the Tibetan situation. In this global issues lesson and conduct research on its ties to China. Learners then create political...
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All Aboard- Central Pacific Railroad

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad. In this U.S. history lesson, 2nd graders discuss vocabulary and events that occurred in the 1860s pertaining to the construction of the Central Pacific Railroad....
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The Affects of Environment on Native American Culture

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research the culture of the Native Americans.  In this U.S. History lesson, students are given the major geological areas where the Indians lived prior to the arrival of the Europeans, then they create a notebook that...
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Personal Stories of the National Parks

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore historical information about U.S. national parks using the stories of Edward and Margaret Gehrke as a primary source document. In this United States geography, history, and literacy lesson, students view the diary...
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Operation Immigration

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create a digital scrapbook depicting the life and journey of an immigrant to the United States. Individuals will use the internet as a tool to research immigration in the U.S., and videos and guest speakers help 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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Sacred Places

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners examine places considered sacred in both India and the U.S. They read and discuss a website on the Ganges River, discuss places considered sacred in the U.S., and write an essay comparing/contrasting personal sacred places and...
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Citizen Photojournalism

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Matt Black's photo essay, "The Geography of Poverty" provides a shocking reminder of the poverty that exists in the United States. The resource not only focuses attention on poverty but also conditions that have given rise to situation...

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