Lesson Plans Geography Teaching Resources :: 337

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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

For Teachers 2nd - 8th

Students explore the 5 themes of geography. In this cross curriculum literacy and geography lesson, students listen to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett, and make a list of the needs of the people in Chewandswallow....

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Plate Tectonics

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards

Young scholars observe a presentation on plate tectonics, layers of the earth, and plate boundaries. They then use the Internet to research major plates and label them on a world map.

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Bears and Panthers Aplenty: Early Settlers Make a Home in Arkansas

For Teachers 5th - 8th

Young historians research the Southwest Trail, which ran through Arkansas back in the 19th century. Pupils are divided into four groups. Each group researches a pioneer who blazed the Southwest Trail. Then, the group presents an oral or...

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Arkansas State Mineral: Quartz Mineral

For Teachers 7th - 8th

The quartz crystals found in the mountains of Arkansas are among the purest and clearest in the world! This lesson has middle schoolers focus on this state mineral of Arkansas as they study the state's geography. A fun game is...

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Au Marche Sandaga a Dakar

For Teachers 2nd - 5th

A 3-day French lesson plan targeting food shopping vocabulary. It is designed for elementary French learners pretending to communicate with merchants in a small village outside of Dakar. The plan follows a class reading of the picture...

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Make a Parfleche

For Teachers 9th - 12th

Examine American Indian art and culture by observing contemporary art and creating original pieces. Class members discuss artwork included in the plan and use these images to help inspire their own work, which should represent...

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"What is it Like to be an Outsider?”: Building Empathy for the Experiences of Immigrants

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards

This lesson highlights the struggles of immigrants and the importance of showing empathy. Beginning with a read-aloud of a book in another language and a poem, scholars take part in a thoughtful discussion. Then, the class examines a...

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Floating Lotus Leaves

For Teachers 4th - 12th

Young scholars gather information about Thailand's culture, geography, and history, describe origins and traditions of Loy Krathong, a widely observed Thai holiday, and create traditional Thai craft similar to lotus blossom rafts used to...

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Ragtime: 1880-1920

For Teachers 7th - 8th

Build an understanding of the social, economic, and cultural changes that were incited by the American Industrial Revolution. Learners will research the historical context of the Ragtime Era, and compose an oral presentation in the...

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If…Then…Ideas for History

For Teachers K - 5th

Have your class examine a very old piece of art as they consider history, chronology, geography, culture, and tradition. They discuss the concept of ritual as it is associated with religious practices and research the spread of...

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Step 5: Identify Your Stakeholders

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards

Have you ever had a goal, but needed help achieving it? Scholars analyze the purpose of stakeholders in the fifth installment of a 10-part County Solutions - High School series. They investigate finances, personal concerns, geography,...

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Geography A to Z - The Letter I

For Students 8th - 9th

In this geography worksheet, students answer questions about geographical place names that all begin with the letter I.

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Geography A to Z - The Letter K

For Students 8th - 9th

In this geography worksheet, students answer clues about geographical place names that all begin with the letter K.

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Geography A to Z - The Letter J

For Students 8th - 9th

In this geography activity, learners answer clues about geographical place names that all begin with the letter J.

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Geography A to Z - The Letter L

For Students 8th - 9th

In this geography worksheet, students answer clues about geographical place names that all begin with the letter L.

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Geography A to Z - The Letter M

For Students 8th - 9th

In this geography activity, learners answer clues about geographical place names that all begin with the letter M.

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Geography A to Z - The Letter T

For Teachers 7th - 8th

In this geography worksheet, students answer clues about geographical place names that all begin with the letter T.

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Geography A to Z - The Letter S

For Students 7th - 8th

In this geography worksheet, students answer clues about geographical place names that all begin with the letter S.

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Turin, Geography, Culture And Sports

For Teachers 9th - 12th

Students study why certain locations are suitable to host the Winter Olympics. They research the characteristics of Turin, Italy, plan a trip and create a multimedia scrapbook of the trip.

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