Worksheet
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Map of Papua New Guinea

For Students 4th - 5th
In this geography of Papua New Guinea worksheet, students color and label a map with major cities and physical features. Students will need to do their own research to label this blank map.
Lesson Plan
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Rights for Indigenous People

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider how to fight poverty. In this global issues instructional activity, students define indigenous communities and participate in an activity that requires them to allocate funds to end poverty among the indigenous in Papua...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Descending to the Challenge: Developing Documentaries About the Deep Ocean

For Teachers 7th - 12th
The video clip that comprises the warm up is not available, but the related article from The New York Times and the movie trailer for Aliens of the Deep are, leaving enough material to make this a fascinating lesson on deep-sea...
Worksheet
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Global Connections: Internet Research

For Students 5th - 6th
In this geography Internet research worksheet, students find out facts about the capital cities of 12 nations. Students then research facts about Australia, and also find out the country of origin for 4 prominent organizations such as...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Old World and New World - Why Contact Took So Long

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use a globe to determine why contact between the old world and the new world took a long time. In this map skills lesson plan, students analyze routes between regions to determine why it took so long for the old world and the...
Lesson Plan
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Americans

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students explore what it means to be an "American" in the eyes of people from other cultures. In this geography and cultural lesson, students discuss values that they have. Students read about behaviors that other cultures have noticed...
Interactive
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Oceania Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz learning exercise, learners respond to 14 identification questions about Oceania. Students have 2 minutes to complete the quiz.
Lesson Plan
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Fire Escape

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the effects of the volcanic eruption of Nyiragongo in Congo as a springboard to exploring past examples of volcanic eruptions and their respective relief efforts.
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Papua New Guinea

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Papua New Guinea. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics,...
Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Papua New Guinea

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource for general information about Papua New Guinea from the CIA World Factbook. Includes geography, population, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Papua New Guinea

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of Papua New Guinea located in Oceania, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this Pacific Island nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Papua New Guinea

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history of Papua New Guinea. The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population are described on this page.
Article
World Atlas

World Atlas: Australia/oceania

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a description of Oceania that although the smallest continent includes Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Micronesia. Click on any tab about the map to learn much information about its geography, symbols, natives, and...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Iatmul

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Iatmul of Papua New Guinea. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Melpa

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Melpa of Papua New Guinea. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Motu

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Motu people of Papua New Guinea. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Website
InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the diverse countries of Asia. Primarily a travel guide, Geographia offers information on other topics, such as economy, geography, climate, history, and people of selected Asian countries. Pictures are included.
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Melanesians

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Melanesians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note:...
Graphic
Curated OER

Geographia: Asia

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the diverse countries of Asia. Primarily a travel guide, Geographia offers information on other topics, such as economy, geography, climate, history, and people of selected Asian countries. Pictures are included.