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The World's Tallest Building

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners investigate the world's tallest buildings. In this architecture lesson, students discover how humans change the physical environment. Learners read about and view pictures of famous buildings in the world. Students make lists of...
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Introduction to the Reformation

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the Protestant Reformation. In this global history lesson, 9th graders examine the provided primary sources that enable students to create posters and presentations that reveal how Catholicism, Lutheranism,...
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Diversity: Origin Myths

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders analyze origin myths and the diversity of First Nations groups.  In this history lesson, 5th graders review the geography of Canada and read various origin myths.  Students illustrate one of the myths and research...
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Bison on the Plains

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore U.S. geography by reading assigned text about American Indians. In this migration instructional activity, 5th graders identify the differences between Native Americans and European settlers who traveled through...
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King Cotton

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the cotton plant. In this cotton lesson, 5th graders research the process of growing cotton. Students explore the economic and cultural differences in the states that grew cotton for trade and industry.
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Ancient Mediterranean Lands: Greece

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the processes developed by the Ancient Greeks, particularly olives and olive oil.  In this Greek culture and inventions lesson, 6th graders read an article and design a flap book. Students collect the olive oil...
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From Foraging to Farming

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students experience the difficulty that goes along with foraging for food. In this lesson on the importance of modern agriculture, students simulate how there simply is not enough food and water for everyone when agricultural means are...
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Ancient Civilizations

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders complete map-work in order to understand the progression of hunter-gatherer societies. In this hunter-gatherer lesson plan, 6th graders label maps with the Equator, the Tropics, and the vegetation. They complete associated...
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Early Settlements

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students embark on a journey through colonial times.  In this early settlement lesson plan, students come to understand what life was like for the settlers in the early colonies. Students research and create projects illustrating...
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Roman Archy

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use Google Earth to examine Roman architecture. For this ancient Rome lesson, 3rd graders visit the noted URLs to look at examples of Roman architecture. Students work in teams to examine data about the structures.
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Team Problem-Solving Fun

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students work in groups to solve a variety of puzzling activities which include math, spelling, anagrams, and geography. They use cooperative skill to accomplish each task and chart their group progress.
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Plate Tectonics

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this geology worksheet, learners will cut a map of California along the San Andreas fault line to see how California might change in the future. Then students will compare a world map from 50 million years in the future with a present...
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Internet Fact Hunt at the "Fact Monster" Web Site- December #2

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Internet fact hunt learning exercise, students access the "Fact Monster" web site to locate the answers to 5 multiple choice questions. They answer questions about geography, holidays, and animals.
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The Roman Record

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Using Google Earth, Google Docs, and other Google Tools, collaborative groups of seventh graders research and then create and share online newspapers reporting on the early development, geographical features, political issues, and...
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Projects For USA Units

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students study different regions of the United states through interdisciplinary activities. This instructional activity presents very creative, artistic ways for students to explore the variety of regions found in the United States.
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What Color is the Ocean?

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students view satellite pictures of the ocean, and discuss the presence of phytoplankton and the colors of the ocean. Students compare/contrast ocean satellite images with maps and globes, then color world maps to replicate the satellite...
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Edible Resource Maps

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders work in groups to create an edible resource map showing locations of at least five resources in the United States. Students research on the internet different regions and the resources that are found in those areas. They...
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A Sense of West Virginia

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students consider their perceptions of the world through their 5 senses while visiting the West Virginia State Museum. In this West Virginia history lesson, students discover how knowing about the past helps with their understanding of...
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Central Florida Memory; Freezes, Climatic Changes

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students acquire knowledge about the importance of climatic changes on the agricultural industry as it relates to Florida's economy. In this climatic changes lesson, students are introduced to the geography and history of Florida....
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Past v. Present: Using Geography & Anthropology

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students examine artifacts and documents from their Canadian community. They analyze early Canadian history and make predictions about the future of the country.
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Candidate Debate; Making Informed Voting Decisions

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students study the concept of what it means to be an informed voter who makes conscientious voting decisions based on significant information.  In this making informed voting decisions lesson plan, students are introduces...
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Mesoamerica

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars demonstrate knowledge of early Middle American civilizations. They study Mesoamerican i religions, governments, and achievements. They identify geographies of North and South America.
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The Global Grapefruit - Representing a 3-Dimensional Globe on a 2-Dimensional Map

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students compare and contrast world maps and globes. They convert a 3-dimensional globe to a 2-dimensional map. They are introduced to the Mercator map projection. They observe map distortions of shape, area, distance, directions and angle.
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Great Barrier Reef

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders read text imbedded in this plan and find the answers to 3 questions: Why is the Great Barrier Reef one of the natural wonders of the world? What value does the reef offer Australia's economy? How is the reef being damaged?

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