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Curated OER

America the Beautiful

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students listen to a read-aloud discussing the landmarks of the United States. In pairs, they use the internet to research a landmark of their choice. They create a visual aid to be given with a presentation sharing the information...
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Curated OER

SC Populations Along Major Interstates

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Young scholars examine the population among the interstates in South Carolina. Using the internet, they identify the counties and roads and compare it with their own drawing.
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Curated OER

IDP Introduction

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the three regions of North Carolina through class discussion of favorite places in the state and a review game based on the game of twister. The different colors on the twister sheet represent the different...
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Curated OER

African Safari

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders gain an appreciation for the different cultures that inhabit the Earth by focusing on the people of Africa
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Curated OER

Alaska's Physical Systems and History

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read about Alaska's physical systems and determine how Alaska's physical makeup has impacted its history. They create timelines of their particular physical system.
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Curated OER

Research Report on Earth Science Topics

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders are given a variety of Earth Science topics which be covered during the year. They select one of their choices to research and work in class and at home to meet the guidelines for their report.
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Curated OER

Crater Creation

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners examine the Oregon state quarter and discuss how Crater Lake was formed-geologically and according to Native American legend. They practice making predictions and identifying the beginning, middle, and end of a story.
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Curated OER

The Tilting Earth

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders use a styrofoam ball on a stick to represent earth and a light bulb in the center of the room to represent the sun. They walk around the light, holding their sticks at an angle to show the tilt of the earth's axis. They...
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Curated OER

John Muir - Around the World in 76 Years

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create timelines of John Muir's life while playing a game based on John Muir's travels. They discover that John Muir traveled around the world to compare and contrast natural phenomena and to speak out about preserving...
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Curated OER

Castles and Forts of Wales and Oregon

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students compare a castle in Wales to a fort in Oregon and design and build a castle or fort. In this structure study lesson, students complete activities to study castles in Wales to forts in England. Students then design their own fort...
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Curated OER

Tic-Tac-Toe for Layers of the Earth

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the different layers of the earth. In this earth science lesson, 8th graders choose a project to do from a given list according to their learning style. They present their finished project in class.
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National Geographic

National Geographic: Mapping Landforms

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students will study landform maps of states and then create a project of their own.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Map Projections

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to use topographic, bathymetric, and geologic maps.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Rocks and Landforms

For Students 6th - 8th
Eight hands-on lessons module where students learn about rocks and landforms. These inquiry-based investigations explore the different types of rocks, how they are formed, the different types of landforms, and the effects of glaciers on...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Mapping Landforms and Water Bodies: Lesson Plan

For Teachers K - 1st
Learn about different landforms and water bodies and the various characteristics that make them distinct from one another in this lesson plan from WGBH. Navigate around a virtual island to unlock information -- including videos and...
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Mediterranean Sea: Which Types of Landforms Do We Know?

For Students K - 1st
Join Aldo, and learn about many different types of geological landforms.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to use topographic, bathymetric, and geologic maps.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How to use topographic, bathymetric, and geologic maps.
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Math Science Nucleus

Math Science Nucleus: Maps as Tools

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
A series of lessons in which young scholars learn about landforms. Includes interpreting landforms, creating landforms, and information on Angel Island.
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers

Quaternary Glacio Fluvial History of the Upper Midwest Using Anaglyph Stereo Maps

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students examine the anaglyph stereo map and use textures to generate a surficial geology map of the Upper Midwest. They can then interpret the textures in terms of landforms, geomorphic features, and earth-surface processes, as well as...
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Math Science Nucleus

Discovering How Landforms Are Created on Earth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students compare water and ice erosion to discover how landforms are created.
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Other

Topo Zone: Free Usgs Topo Maps for the Entire United States

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge collection of topographic maps for each of the US states. Scroll down to see a map of the United States and click on the state you are interested in. From there, you can search for a particular location, choose a featured map, or...
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers

Serc: Mapping Potato Island

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this hands-on activity, students make a topographic map to describe the shape of a potato. They will gain an understanding of how contour lines are used to describe the shape of the land surface.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Maps Globe Skills

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart discusses landforms, mapping and the Compass Rose. Students can practice using Cardinal Directions and use Activotes.

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