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Social Studies and Children's Literature

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students write a journal in response to literature. The story that is read is about prairies. The subject of prairies becomes an object for research. The culminating activity is the making of a map where prairies exist in the United States.
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Law of Superposition

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners identify the law of superposition and it states that beds of rock in a series are laid down with the oldest at the bottom and younger layers on the top. They construct a legen for a block diagram and construct a block diagram...
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Curated OER

Our State Road Trip

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars take a virtual tour of the country of China instead of a state. Using the Internet, they examine the differences between a political and physical map and use latitude and longitude to locate specific places. They also...
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Curated OER

Region, History, and the Novel: Is Resistance Futile?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read a novel related to their geographical area and "Gone With The Wind". Using the first novel, they use the internet to research one aspect from it and relate it to their location today. They create a Hyperstudio or PowerPoint...
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Curated OER

WorldWatcher Activity: Using Data to Investigate Issues and Solutions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the WorldWatcher program to identify the issues affecting their country they have been using for these activities. In groups, they identify each issue and identify the solution or develop their own. They present their...
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Other

Paleomap: Climate History

For Students 9th - 10th
Have you wondered what the Earth's climate was like millions of years ago? Click on a period to view a map and explanation of ancient Earth's climate.
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Other

Primer on Climate Change and Human Health [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive guide to climate change in Canada. This site offers both a national look and then looks at the implications of climate change on specific regions and provinces.
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C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Geography

For Teachers 3rd
A learning module on world geography. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students investigate where their community is located, where...
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Other

Ordnance Survey: Mapzone: Geography

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a look outside, at the landscape. Explore the world, the features of the earth, the impact of weather on the earth through this resource. Discover weather, climate, glaciation, rivers, and urban development.
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Travel Document Systems

Tds: Nigeria: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
A graphic listing the many parts of Nigeria's physical environment including area, climate, terrain, natural resources, and environmental concerns. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
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Geographyiq

Geography Iq

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed geographical information on any country is available at this site. Within the World Map section, you can get facts and figures about each country's geography, demographics, government, political system, flags, historical and...
Handout
World Facts US

World Facts: Geography of Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can learn much detailed information on the geography of Bolivia. Bolivia is divided into three geographic zones: mountains and Altiplano, Yungas and other valleys, and the lowlands. Also discusses the climate and provides a...
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Other

World Wildlife Fund: Florida: At the Forefront of Climate Change

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an excellent overview of climate change in Florida. The effects of climate change are divided into different categories, with each being examined. Statistical data and future prognosis are included.
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A&E Television

History.com: California

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of California! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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Other

Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Geography and Geology

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the geography and geology covering the landscape of what is now the state of Arkansas.Both have had important influences on the history and cultural development of Arkansas.
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Other

Australia's Geography and History

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough description of Australia's geography.
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Information Technology Associates

Slovenia: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the geography, climate, and terrain of Slovenia. Information is from the CIA World Factbook.
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Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: Exploring Japan: Nature and Climate

For Students 3rd - 5th
A great description of Japan's nature and typical climate. Beautiful pictures and graphs accompany the text.
eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Bolivia: Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a description of the varying Bolivian climate conditions broken down by the different lowland and mountain areas.
eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Guyana: Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a descriptive overview of the climate of Guyana.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: World Geography App

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This classroom activity features geography facts of countries around the world. Students explore latitude, longitude, area, climate, and more. They examine maps of the area, and discover the location of a country with respect to other...
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Mexico: Geography and Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough description of Mexico's geography and climate. Also provided is a temperature (C and F) converter, and links to other geography-related website concerning Mexico.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Mexico: Climate and Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has detailed information on the climate and environment of Mexico. It discusses environmental problems such as flooding, erosion, and soil destruction as well.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Observe Images of Different Climate Zones

For Students 9th - 10th
Interact with this world map from McDougal Littell/TERC to highlight different climate zones and see a photograph of each one. Ten climate zones are represented, including tundra, desert, humid subtropical, and others.

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