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Sunlight and Warm Air

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine the different ways heat can be felt.  In this radiation and conduction lesson plan, students recognize that the sun radiates heat. Students conduct three experiments to find how the sun warms the Earth and how that heat...
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Mi país

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars research Spanish-speaking countries on the Internet and make a presentation.
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Exploring the Variety of World Markets

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the various types of world markets and analyze the differences between developed and developing countries. They watch a PowerPoint presentation and take notes, participate in a role-play that demonstrates supply and...
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Tropical Deforestation

For Students 8th - 12th
In this natural resources worksheet, students read a 1-page article about tropical deforestation and then respond to 11 short answer questions. Students then write a memo on deforestation and select 1 of 3 assessment activities to complete.
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Exploring Indiana's Natural Resources

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders complete a variety of activities as they study the European exploration of the Midwest, focusing on Indiana. They map the path explorers took, comparing the British with the French. They research why the explorers stopped...
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An Ancient Greek and Roman Festival

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders label a map of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations and do a written report on one element of these two cultures. They participate in discussions of food, farming, daily life and government (among others). Students use the...
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Food Systems Feed the World

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students discover how getting food from farm-to-fork involves several steps and many hands. In this interactive food chain lesson, students respond to a series of questions about food distribution then work collaboratively to create a...
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At Home on the Range

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore rangeland uses in Utah. In this Utah rangeland instructional activity, 8th graders read background information on the purposes of rangeland. Students work in groups to create their own ranges using peat. Students...
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Clothesline Sleuth

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the effect of North American colonization on human history. In this colonization instructional activity, 5th graders explore the global impact of colonization of North America. Students investigate the impact of...
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From Bolls to Bolts

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the economic effects of the colonization of North America. In this Social Studies activity, 5th graders examine the economic  and cultural results that occurred due to North America entering the market. Students...
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Who Were the First Americans?

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore Native Americans through a PowerPoint presentation.
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The Seminoles

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the Southeast Woodland region and culture of the Seminole Indians using video, art projects, books, maps and discussion.
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Graphin' and Glyphin' Utah Weather

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use glyphs as a way to visually represent information about Utah weather. These nonverbal representations help students collect and interpret data in a visual format.
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Defining Drought

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the hydrologic impacts of drought. They look at drought from a variety of prespectives. Students first focus on the scientific definition of drought, including weather patterns, water cycles, water requirements by plants...
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The Carter Center’s Work in Sub-Saharan Africa

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the state of Sub-Saharan Africa. In this geography skills lesson, students examine the work of the Carter Center in Africa as they investigate the strengths and weaknesses of linguistic, tribal, and religious diversity. 
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What if the Mormons had not come to Utah?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use critical thinking, evaluation, and geography skills to find alternative locations that Brigham Young could have taken the Mormons to settle.
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Selecting a State Fish

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars work in groups to select a state fish for their state. They review reference materials to make a list of state characteristics and select a fish that best exemplifies the state.
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Soil In The Amazon

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students grow plants in soil representing that found in the Amazon basin. They compare results to plants growing in fertile soil and soil fertilized with leaf compost. Students chart, average and graph plant growth by height. Students...
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First Nations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that name some of the first nations in the world. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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In your Science! - Merging Art and Science

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders reflect on what they have learned throughout the unit.  In this Science lesson, 9th graders demonstrate how working together can produce an informative useful project.   
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What Do Maps Show?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discover the uses for various types of maps. In this geography skills activity, students discuss the type of maps that exist and what their individual features are. Students then practice using different types of maps.
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Introduction to Maps

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners develop their map skills. In this geography lesson, students participate in an activity that requires them to survey their social studies book in order to find different types of maps and purposes for their uses.
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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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Ancient Mediterranean Lands: A Timeline of Mediterranean Civilizations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create a timeline for the Mediterranean civilizations. In this Mediterranean lesson, 7th graders make a living timeline for the Mediterranean civilizations.