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Going the Way the Wind Blows

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the cause and effect relationship between geography and ancient civilizations. After reading an article, they determine how new findings can help scientists examine the migration patterns of these civilizations. Using...
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On the Road with Marco Polo

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners follow Marco Polo's route to and from China. They explore the geography, local products, culture, and fascinating sites of those regions. They record their findings.
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General Knowledge Questions- All School Subjects Lower Intermediate

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this interactive general knowledge learning exercise, learners complete 24 multiple choice questions based on their knowledge in several subject areas. These subjects include science, geography, sports and music.
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Understanding Mayan Culture

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study an ancient culture in Mexico whose people were called the Mayans. They compare certain aspects of Mayan culture with Ancient Egypt. They discuss why some other ancient cultures (Egypt and China) were able to survive for...
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More Than One Grain of Rice

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore mathematics, geography and agriculture by studying world rice production. In this production of rice lesson, students read One Grain of Rice and use a worksheet grid to calculate how much rice was received. Students...
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The Opium Trade, the Opium War and the Treaty of Nanjing

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders analyze the English model if imperialism with regard to China and examine the economic and political impact of trade and conflict between England and China in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. They discuss the...
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The Silk Road

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research the geography of Asia from Xian to Istanbul. They explore the intricacies of ancient trade, including trade goods and policies. They study minorities within and outside of various Chinese and other Asian empires.
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Globalization and Consumerism

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Is the expansion of American corporations abroad a good or bad thing? After examining the global operations of Ford Motor Company, McDonald's, and Walmart, class members are asked to evaluate the impact of globalization and...
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Farming in a Fishbowl: How Ethnic Groups in

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders research Chinese agricultural needs and practices. They conduct an experiment with aquaculture and germinated rice as they take measurements and apply the scientific method.
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Highest Mountain Countries Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz activity, students examine the chart that includes the elevations of 20 world mountains. Students identify the names of the mountains in 4 minutes.
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Biggest Cities in India Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students examine the chart that includes the population of 20 Indian cities. Students identify the names of the largest...
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A Study of Cross-Cultural Connections

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders analyze connections between Asia and Europe in the pre-Renaissance period. They identify and analyze elements of Japanese and Chinese culture similiar to that of feudal Europe.
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Seventh Grade Social Studies Quiz

For Students 7th
In this Georgia social studies assessment activity, 7th graders respond to fifteen multiple choice questions based on seventh grade social studies skills.
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Seventh Grade Social Studies Test

For Students 7th
In this Georgia social studies assessment activity, 7th graders respond to thirty multiple choice questions based on seventh grade social studies skills.
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Beyond Chopsticks and Rice

For Teachers 8th
Students explore the stereotypical American images of China. In this English and World History lesson, students read a novel to become familiar with China and its people. Students research various events in China's history and report...
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History of Hong Kong

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the sites and attractions of Hong Kong.  In this Geography lesson, 8th graders research the different forms of transportation and major landmarks.  Students create a travel brochure for Hong Kong. 
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Taming the Mighty Dragon

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students incorporate the five themes of geography to study the Yangtze river region. They analyze the possible effects of the three rivers gorge damn project on this area and role play a float the entire length of this dangerous river...
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Haiku and Beyond: Exploring Genres of Japanese Literature

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders compare and contrast the literature of Japan as they study the culture, history and geography of the island nation. They read various genres of literature, describe geographic and landform features of Japan, and find...
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Japanese Modernization and Imperialism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the period in which Japan ended its isolationism with the rest of the world. Using the internet, they identify the reasons why Japan occupied and annexed Korea along with the country's reasons for going to war...
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Where is the Water?

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students explore freshwater ecosystems. In this geography lesson, students brainstorm all the lakes and rivers they know then mark them on a map. Students will then mark all the major freshwater resources on each of the seven continents,...
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If These Walls Could Talk: Seeing a Culture Through Human Features

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils read Talking Walls and discuss the walls presented and their importance to the culture. In this geography lesson, students locate and label each country/continent discussed in the book on a world map. Pupils take a walk and point...
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Chinese Shadow Puppet Play

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students experience through role-play the art of shadow puppetry and appreciate the role of oral traditions in Chinese history. They research the origins and history of puppetry as a part of a unit on China. They discover what Chinese...
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Christmas in the Philippines, Pasko Sa Aming Bayang Pilipinas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the way in which Christmas traditions are celebrated in the Philippines. They investigate why Christmas is the most important festival while looking at the geography and history of the region.
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Asia Crossword

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geography worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle about Asia. The twenty-one questions are about capitals, countries, and terrain.

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