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US Policy In Somalia
Students investigate the US policy for the country of Somalia. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They locate the country and then discuss major geographical features of the areas. Students discuss the present US...
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Death penalty debate
Learners debate the motion, "the USA is right to have capital punishment." Students begin by researching and writing their arguments to support or oppose the motion. After the debate, learners vote according to their beliefs.
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Aussie Alphabeticals
High school learners can sharpen their research skills by using the Internet to find the answers to the trivia questions presented in this on-line instructional activity. This focuses on the country of Australia.
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Comparing Distributions
Data distributions can be compared in terms of center, variability, and shape. Two exploratory challenges present data in two different displays to compare. The displays of histograms and box plots require different comparisons based...
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Comparison of Economic Systems
Here is a worksheet in which learners identify and compare economic systems (market, command, mixed, etc.) with 18 fill-in-the-blank questions and a graphic organizer.
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Canada Outline Map
In this blank outline map worksheet, students study the political boundaries of the North American country Canada as well as those of the provinces located there. The capital cities of the provinces are listed.
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Central America Outline Map - Labelled
In this Central American political map learning exercise, students make note of national boundaries and capitals in this region of the world. National capital city locations are noted with stars.
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Mexico and Central America Map
In this blank outline map worksheet, students study the political boundaries of Mexico and Central America. Each of the counties is labeled and the capital cities are starred.
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The Country of South Africa-Map Activity
In this South Africa map worksheet, students label given features and places on a blank map. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Island Countries
Young scholars define the meaning of an island. In this island mapping instructional activity, students identify islands on the map. Young scholars discuss the sizes of various islands.
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Asia Crossword
In this geography activity, students complete a crossword puzzle about Asia. The twenty-one questions are about capitals, countries, and terrain.
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North America Puzzle Answer Sheet
In this geography worksheet, learners name the capitals of various countries found in North America. They also identify the various weather patterns across the continent and specific bodies of water. There are 21 descriptions and 21...
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Capital Letters
In this capital letters worksheet, students circle letters in sentences that should be capitalized and write their own sentences. Students complete 3 tasks.
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Holidays: Phrases and Places
In this language arts worksheet, students complete fill-in-the-blank questions and a matching activity that has them match countries with their capital cities, and famous places. There are some good conversation starters in the worksheet...
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Australia
First graders are introduced to the country of Australia through books, Internet research, maps and music. They listen to stories, watch videos, decorate cookies and participate in an Australian-themed day of activities.
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Geography General Space
Students use jump ropes to form the state or country of the teacher's choice. When they finish, all students stand around the capital of the state
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Marvelouw Mongolia
Students are able to: tell basic information about Mangolia: locate it on a world map, locate its capital, name the countries surrounding Mongolia, read a Mongolian folk tale, and explore about the balalaika.
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Pacific Islands Crossword
In this geography worksheet, learners complete a crossword puzzle about the Pacific Islands. The twenty-three clues are about capitals, countries, and terrain.
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Living In the UK
For this geography worksheet, students complete activities on 16 worksheets pertaining to the geography and culture of the countries of the United Kingdom. This is intended for ESL students.
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European Union Map Quest
Sixth graders identify countries of the European Union. They locate countries of Europe on a map and pair with a student to complete a blank map of Europe. They label each country and complete worksheets for the European Union. They...
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The Middle East
Students research countries in the Middle East. They explore the differences and hardships in each area. Using a specified website, and in groups, students examine the economy, government, military, people and geography of given Middle...
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Basics of the Korean War
Learners research the key players and major events of the Korean War. Students assigned in groups, research a country involved in the Korean War. Groups then bring their information to the whole groups to explain their country's...
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Saudi Arabia
Learners investigate the country of Saudi Arabia. They complete a Webquest, watch video clips, answer discussion questions, explore the Lonely Planet website, and read and evaluate newspaper articles about Saudi Arabia and foreign oil...
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The Middle East- Geography
Students discover the geography of the Middle East. In this geography lesson, students use reference books and the Internet to research the geography of the Middle East. Students complete an activity sheet to match the capital cities...