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Westward Expansion and the Frontier

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore U.S. history by researching a historic map. In this westward expansion lesson, students discuss the mystery of the western U.S. in the early 1800's and the impact expansion had on Native Americans and agriculture....
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The Vikings of Scandinavia

For Teachers 3rd
Students become familiar with who the Vikings were and what they accomplished. In this Vikings lesson, students locate the Scandinavian countries. Students will record information about the Vikings in a Viking notebook. Students will...
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How the West was Won? Conflict and Change on the Western Frontier

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders assess the conflict and change that occurred in the westward expansion following the Civil War. They list specific reasons why different groups moved west and the interaction between the "white" European civilization and...
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Four Immigrant Groups: Their Lives and Music

For Students 4th
Fourth graders examine the experiences of four immigrant groups. Class members brainstorm a list of misconceptions of those groups and discuss if these perceptions are still present today. Using maps, groups locate the countries of...
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The Spread of Printing

For Students 11th - 12th
Document the spread of printing, which occurred in the 1500s. Use the provided list of water ways, countries, and cities to label specified locations on the map.
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European Language Groups, 1850

For Students 11th - 12th
Document the linguistic diversity and major language groups common to Europe in 1850. A map and a list of regions, countries, and water ways is provided.
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Decolonization in Asia

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Pin point areas in Asia that went through decolonization and regained independence from colonial rule. There are 32 countries and bodies of water to identify on the provided map.
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Eastern Europe in 1989

For Students 11th - 12th
Major political shifts occurred in Eastern Europe during the late 1980s. Locate, identify, and label 90 different areas on the provided map. A list of cities, countries, and water ways is provided.
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Redefining Progress

Have and Have-Not

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Is there a correlation between a country's wealth and the extent of its ecological footprint? What exactly constitutes an ecological footprint, and how does one country stack up against the rest? This is a unique lesson to incorporate...
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Regional and Social Dialects

For Teachers Higher Ed
Both humorous and fascinating, dialects of the English language are a never-ending source of cultural studies in America. This presentation details characteristics and vocabulary of Eastern U.S. dialects, Southern dialects, and Western...
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California Polytechnic State University

Australian Geography Unit

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
At the heart of this resource is a beautifully detailed PowerPoint presentation (provided in PDF form) on the overall physical geography of Australia, basic facts about the country, Aboriginal history, and Australia culture and lifestyle.
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Building Bridges for Young Learners -- Community

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners compare and contrast communities.They explore factors that influence how people live, the roles of adults and children, and the interaction of people who live and work within a community. The lesson focuses on the country of...
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Cold War

For Students 5th - 12th Standards
The Cold War was not necessarily always cold in temperature, but the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union sure was frigid! Scholars read various passages, view exhibition graphics, and observe an artifact from the...
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The Geography of the United States

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Full of bright maps and interesting information, this presentation details U.S. Geography. Slides include basic facts about size, regions, topography, and demographics, as well as fascinating trivia about the United States, including...
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The New Order for "Greater East Asia"

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Sometimes the New Order becomes synonymous with its implications for European countries, but what about its consequences for East Asia? The final instructional activity in a four-part series teaches scholars about World War II. High...
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Have and Have-Not

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners describe the differences of people living in developed and underdeveloped countries. They also identify how each type of country uses their resources. They develop an ecological footprint of the countries discussed.
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The Colonial Legacy of Sierra Leone (W. Africa)

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate an in-depth study of civil strife in a former British colony fueled by 'conflict' diamonds. They examine how the violence and civil strife rampant in a particular West African nation has a lot to do with its colonial...
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Exploring Virtual Europe

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students research the geography, government, climate, history, economy, and culture of a European country. They select a country in Europe, explore various websites, and complete a worksheet.
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Lonesome Linda

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students analyze the create of Loma Linda. In this Western expansion activity, students look at the development of a resort in the desert and how a town is begun.
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Far and Near

For Teachers K - 5th
Students compare and contrast their life to that of children in Africa. In this multicultural lesson, students read the book A Country Far Away and list ways that their life is similar to the children in Africa.
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Africa: Small Sounds From a Big Country

For Teachers 8th
Students explore the music from Burundi, Zimbabwe, and Pygmy cultures. They listen to and discuss music from the African cultures, analyze the musical elements, write a song, and perform music.
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Mariachi:Intermediate Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students research the history of mariachi music. In this music lesson, students identify mariachi music and investigate it from its origins to the present. They compare it to country music. 
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The Crimean War

For Students 11th - 12th
Use the list of cities, countries, and water ways to correctly label a map of the regions associated with the Crimean War. There are approximately 20 locations to locate and identify.
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Touring Western Europe

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are assigned a Western European country to "tour." They select four cities to plan an itinerary of which places to tour. They research the country and the four selected cities within the country.

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