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Becoming a Professional Social Studies Leader

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the development of skills needed for the teaching of Social Studies. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The information is used to solidify the importance of...
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Studying the States!!!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils explore the fifty states of America. They also learn the capitals and locations of the states. They also study the population, mottos, flags, and interesting historical facts about each state.
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Social Studies: Ancient Egypt

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the history, geography, and culture of ancient Egypt. They research daily life and compare it with their present lives. Students, in pairs, trace their body outlines on poster paper and work individually to use...
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Holocaust Map Studies

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze maps and answer discussion questions related to WWI. In this geography lesson, students analyze historic maps to determine causes and effects of WWI in Europe. Students read testimonies of Holocaust survivors and label...
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History and Geography: Making a New Nation

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the contributions of the different groups that built the American Nation. They identify the successive waves of new immigration, explain their attraction to America, and study the importance of Ellis Island.
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The Interconnectedness of Ancient Peoples Map Study

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders begin this lesson by viewing various maps of the Ancient World. As a class, they take notes on the changes of different areas in Europe and Asia as their teacher lectures to them. They answer questions about the...
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The Desert Alphabet Book

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Learners explore world geography by researching a science book with their classmates. In this desert identification lesson, students utilize a U.S. map to locate the geographical locations of deserts. Learners create an oral report based...
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Oh! The Places I CAN See!

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore landmarks around the world. In this world geography and technology activity, students view world landmarks using a webcam. Students take a virtual field trip during which they zoom in and manipulate three dimensional...
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Play Doh Map of Your State

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Learners create a state map using Playdoh. In this hands-on state geography lesson, students work in groups to form a three-dimensional  map of their state using Playdoh made at home following a (given) recipe. Learners use four...
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A Tough Nut to Crack

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore agriculture by examining world geography. In this pecan cultivation lesson, 6th graders identify the history of the famous nut and the impact it has on the U.S. economy, diet and human body. Students define...
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The Fifty States

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students become familiar with the states. They study capitols, mottos, nicknames, and other various details. They create group projects that be presented to the class.
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Maps Can Help Us

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the geography of Montana by analyzing geographic maps of the area. In this Native American reservation lesson, 1st graders discuss the similarities and differences between reservations in the state of Montana....
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The Cultural Geography of Egypt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students describe Egypt's historical, cultural and recreational sites and activities. They explain Egyptian customs and conduct; and apply what they have learned to create a travel brochure about Egypt.
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Roundtable

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders apply the Five Themes of Geography as they relate to the U.S., the world, and specific places in United States history. They recognize and label geographical locations on a map of the United States.
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World Map and Globe - Four Main Directions

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students study the four main directions on a map. In this map lesson, students locate the North and South pole, and learn the four cardinal directions. They use the compass rose on a map to help with the directions. (Map is not included...
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World Map and Globe

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students locate and identify continents and countries. For this world map lesson, students locate and identify one country on each continent.
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Geography of Spain

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils explore the geography of Spain. In this geography skills lesson, students create a map on their school gym floor in the shape of Spain. Pupils identify the locations of the Spanish states and capitals.
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Oaxaca Geography and the Climate

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine the diverse geography of the country of Mexico and the state of Oaxaca. They analyze how the geography of the state of Oaxaca affects its climate and create maps showing the different climate areas.
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Geography of Spain

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore Spain. In this geography skills lesson, students investigate a political map of Spain and record the names of states, capitals, and landforms. Students then practice tagging the states, capitals, and landforms on blank...
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World Map and Globe - Lesson 15 (K-3)

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover mountain ranges and their locations in the world. In this physical map lesson, students locate and identify major mountain ranges of the world on a large physical map.
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Geography of Vietnam

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine the geography of Vietnam.  In this Geography lesson, 9th graders create a physical and political map of Vietnam. 
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The Geography of Europe

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners examine maps of Europe. In this geography skills instructional activity, students interpret several maps to determine the boundaries of the European Union and respond to assessment questions about the maps.
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Basic Geography of Canada

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify different geographical locations in Canada by using an Atlas. In this geography of Canada lesson plan, students locate features such as rivers, lakes, cities, provinces, and more.
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Map Puzzles

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students make puzzles from world maps, dramatizing how much of the globe is covered by ocean.

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