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Latitude and Longitude

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study latitude and longitude. They estimate the latitude and longitude of their hometown and find the latitude and longitude of other cities using a map. They use a website to find out the cities' actual latitude and...
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Where's the Barbecue?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers identify the major landforms, regions and rivers on a map of South Carolina. They compare the locations of the major Native American groups in the state as well. They chart where barbecue restaurants are located and...
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Searching the Attic

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate an attic or basement to "discover" family artifacts. They develop a grid map using string, create a naming system for the grid, and analyze items of interest.
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Knowing Where You Are

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners work together to research the names of places in their state. They divide up their state so that each group can research a different section and complete a chart of the different names. They create a key for the map to explain...
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Where In the World Are You?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders fill in blank copies of the United States Map and then the World Map.
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Comparing Distances

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice estimating distances by analyzing a map. In this length measurement lesson plan, students view a map with a distance key and use their measurement skills to estimate the distance between two cities. Students utilize an...
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Be A Cartographer

For Students 4th - 6th
In this be a cartographer worksheet, students read about the history of cartography, make a map of a familiar place, share it with a friend and answer 2 questions about their friend's map.
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Geography of the Harbor

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars study estuaries and their boundaries.  For this investigative lesson students locate an estuary on a map and use nautical and topographical maps. 
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Musical Plates

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students receive current data on the movement of plates on the earth's crust. These plates shift and the magnitude of their shift over time can be tracked. They track this velocity vector on a global map and determine the speed of the...
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Exploring the Constellations, a WebQuest Activity

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore space science by participating in a class WebQuest. In this constellation identification lesson, students view star charts based on the four seasons and identify the changes our sky goes through in the course of 12...
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Urban Planning: Plan a City

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students analyze the concept of urbanization by planning the placement of some of the major urban/suburban features that make up most cities. They arrange the cultural features to benefit the people who live there, and maintain respect...
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Graphing Regions: Lesson 2

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars identify and analyze geographical locations of inventors. They each identify where their inventor is from on a U.S. map, discuss geographic patterns, and create a t-chart and graph using the Graph Club 2.0 Software.
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Where Should We Put a Store?

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students analyze population data. They convert population data into simple density maps to help make decisions about their world. They select the best location for a school store based on population density. They present their maps...
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The Ridge Exploring Robot

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study about an autonomous underwater vehicle and explain the strategies that it uses to locate and map hydrothermal vents. In this marine navigation lesson students design a program for an AUV survey.
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Mind Mapping

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore the functions of the brain. They create their own "live" model comparing a phrenology chart to our modern understanding of brain function and anatomy. Students compare and contrast brain models.
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Mapping My Pathway

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders create career portfolios, speak with the school counselor, and develop and educational plan. Individually, 8th graders discuss career options and how an educational plan can assist them in future goals. They explore...
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Geography: African Floor Maps

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore the African continent and identify the various countries there. They examine the history, geography, environment, and inhabitants of the countries. Students create maps of Africa using a variety of materials.
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Lesson 2: Mapping With Words

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students demonstrate an understanding of the personal relationship that Wabanaki peoples had with the land by analyzing selected Wabanaki place names. They practice map-reading and map-making skills.
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What Are Alternative Fuels? Concept Mapping Alternative Fuels Investigation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils compare and contrast the different types of alternative fuels. They create a concept map to understand their classification. They examine the properties of matter and energy as well.
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Latitude and Longitude: Geography and Geometry!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use latitude and longitude coordinates to pinpoint an exact location on the map. For this geography lesson, 2nd graders utilize handouts from the Maritime Museum in order to gain practice in finding locations throughout...
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Oceania Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz learning exercise, learners respond to 14 identification questions about Oceania. Students have 2 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Australia Cities Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz activity, students respond to 17 identification questions regarding Australian cities. Students have 3 minutes to finish the timed quiz.
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Chinese Cities Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz instructional activity, students respond to 10 identification questions about Chinese cities. Students have 3 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Africa Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 53 identification questions about the countries of Africa. Students have 6 minutes to complete the quiz.

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