AGSSS
World Regions
Help your learners to visualize where historical events have taken place around the globe with a map that details the major regions of the seven continents.
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Scramble for Africa
In this fantastic simulation, your young historians take on the roles of imperialistic European countries in the nineteenth century and then "scramble" to carve up the continent of Africa! This is a very hands-on activity that will help...
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United States Map
Students compare the United States on a globe and on a map. In this map lesson, students relate the sizes of the continents and locate the United States. Students identify the location of the continental US as well as Alaska and Hawaii.
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Fantastic Flying Journey
Third graders listen to a teacher reading of the "Fantastic Flying Journey." students research each country/continent using the Internet and creating a travel journal.
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Continents Lesson
Fourth graders write the correct name of the continent on each land mass. They locate Asia and outline the country of China and label it. They lightly color in the continents.
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Countries of Africa
Students study the coutries of Africa. In this African American history, small groups of students research a different country, color the country on the map of Africa, write a paragraph about the country, and draw pictures of its flag.
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Lowest Fertility Countries Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about countries with the lowest fertility rates. Students have 3 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Outline Maps
Don't miss this gold mine of blank maps for your next geography lesson! Regions include traditional continents such as Asia, Europe, and Africa, as well as other major world areas such as the Pacific Rim and the Middle East.
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Where in the world is...
Students identify locations around the world. In this mapping lesson, students place tag board pieces with names of locations on a wall map of the world. Initially, students identify states, then cities, then continents, eventually...
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The World Game
Second graders participate in a game that familiarizes them with continents, oceans, countries, and states. They sing a song about the earth and decipher clues to location on the earth.
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Trip Around the World
Students embark on a simulation journey around the world. They make a stop at each of the seven continents. At their first location, they board a plane, buckle their seatbelts and enjoy an in-flight movie about the next country. Once...
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Are There Really Fifty-Three Nations Within Africa?
Students color a map showing that Africa consists of 53 nations and recognize the difference between a nation and a continent. The main objective of this lesson is for students to realize that Africa is a continent with many nations...
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Worksheet 3. Names of Places
In this geography worksheet, students write the geography words in the correct columns. The columns are "Continents", "Countries", and "Cities". There are 12 words on this page to organize.
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Island Countries Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 48 identification questions about island nations in the world. Students have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Where in the World Is…
Young scholars identify countries, oceans, states, and more on a globe and on a flat map. For this geography lesson plan, students also locate places around their school.
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North America Puzzle
In this geography worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle in reference to North America. They identify capitals of some countries, the specific landforms of different areas, and languages spoken. There are 21 clues to solving the...
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Leapin' Landmarks: Locating 10 Man-made Landmarks Around the World
Third graders label continents, oceans, and major mountain ranges on maps and use the maps to write an informational report about landmarks. In this landmarks lesson plan, 3rd graders write about 1 major landmark.
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Ojala que viajemos a Mexico!
Students research the names and locations of Spanish speaking countries throughout the world. They use a world map to become familiar with the locations of these countries and use the Internet to conduct further research. They sing...
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Comparing Antarctica To Home
In this comparing continents worksheet, students complete a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting their continent with Antarctica. Students complete 3 sections of the diagram.
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Hemispheres & Continents
Students learn in cooperative learning groups to determine how the equator and the Prime Meridian divide the earth into hemispheres and use Venn diagrams. Students will locate and label the hemispheres, continents, and oceans.
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North America, Then and Now
Students identify ocean, lake, gulf, and continent on maps of North America from 1845 and the present, and identify Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, the Great Lakes, and the Gulf of Mexico on maps of North America from 1845 and the present.
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Country Landform Brochure
Third graders create brochures that include landforms, natural resources and pictures of a country that has been researched or studied in class.
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Country Locations
First graders read a story and locate where the countries in the story are located. In this traditions instructional activity, 1st graders explore food dishes from different countries and discuss where they are located. Students tell...
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Country: Brazil
Students use the internet to explore the culture, history, language and animals of Brazil. They read first hand accounts of students growing up in the South American country.