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Globe Lesson 6 - Longitude - Grade 6+

For Students 6th - 8th
In this longitude activity, students read a 3-paragraph review of longitude and respond to 13 short answer questions.
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Globe Lesson 17 - Alaska and Hawaii - Grade 4-5

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars develop their globe skills. In this geography skills instructional activity, students explore the area added to the United States when the Alaskan territory was purchased from Russia.
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Eager to Get to Ancient Egypt

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the geography of Ancient Egypt, read a story and answer questions on a web site.
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An Introduction to Jan Brett

For Teachers K - 1st
Students explore the concept of Jan Brett.  In this author study lesson, students are introduced to several Jan Brett books with visuals, listening centers, and video.  Students browse the internet in search of information about Jan Brett.
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Shadow Trackers

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students use online websites to inquire about the cycle of day and night. In this web based activity, students are able to see the movement of the sun and Earth. Students can look at different parts of the Earth as if they were on the...
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Defining a Cultural Region Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this cultural regions worksheet, learners click on the webpage names listed to find information about the different cultures and cultural regions in Louisiana that may be used for research purposes.
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Muppet Treasure Island

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars watch the movie "Muppet Treasure Island" and then taking on roles of characters in the movie answer navigational questions to try discover the location of a treasure hidden by the teacher.
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Exploring the USA and the World with Cartograms

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars investigate cartograms in order to explore the different countries on Earth. In this world geography lesson, students use the Internet to analyze data on different cartograms. Young scholars compare data, such as...
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Taming the Mighty Dragon

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars incorporate the five themes of geography to study the Yangtze river region. They analyze the possible effects of the three rivers gorge damn project on this area and role play a float the entire length of this dangerous...
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Globe Skills Lesson 3 Voyage to the New World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the globe. In this globe skills lesson plan, students use their knowledge of latitude and longitude to respond to questions regarding Christopher Columbus's maiden voyage to the Americas.
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Oh Panther

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students play a game that replicates the balance of prey and predators in an ecosystem. In this physical education lesson, students follow the instructions to play "Oh Panther!" Students collect data regarding the game and discuss the...
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Core Democratic Values in Action

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students compare and contrast rules they have in their homes and in the classroom. In this values lesson plan, students identify rules at home and relate to rules of other families. They list family rules, connect classroom rules to...
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The Extent of Alexander's Empire

For Students 7th - 12th
In this ancient empires worksheet, students read an article about Alexander the Great and then respond to 7 short answer questions.
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Color the Correct House

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this coloring a map learning exercise, students analyze part of a city map that shows different streets and numbered houses. Students locate and correctly color four houses on the map.
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Down on the Farm

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students are introduced to a map of an Illinois farm. They determine whether the map is of the past, present, or future by looking at features on the map. They also use the map to make a three-dimensional model.
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U.S. Puzzle Map Bulletin Board

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students create cutouts of each state. They research different states noting their similarities and differences. They describe each state's location in relation to the state's surrounding them.
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The Grand Excursion GPS Map

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the uses of a global positioning system. They create waypoints and have to find them using the system. Students must review the geographical concepts of latitude and longitude. The media requirements of the...
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Mapping Natural Disasters

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use Cartesian coordinates to plot current natural disasters. They relate location of natural disasters to their specific major project countries. Students tie in geometry within this lesson as connected to spatial...
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Peace in the Middle East: A Simulation

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders develop an understanding of the Arab-Israeli conflict. They describe how each side has a valid claim to the Holy Land. They familiarize themselves with the challenges of settling this issue.
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Mapping Material Culture Worksheet

For Students 6th - 8th
In this folk regions worksheet, students study the objects by visiting the URL links, and then decide whether each of the 25 belongs in the North Louisiana, South Louisiana, or New Orleans folk regions.
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Mapping the Circulatory System

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners investigate the circulatory system in human beings.  In this human body lesson, students create an outline of a human body using colored markers and butcher paper.  Learners use red and blue colors to simulate the oxygenated...
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Financial Planning: Your Road Map Unit

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine steps of financial planning and goal setting, determine difference between needs and wants, and prioritize, which sometimes requires opportunity costs and delayed gratification.
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Mapping a Refuge

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students record observations gathered while at a national wildlife refuge. For this lesson on wildlife refuges, students choose an observation spot and record seasonal changes throughout the year.
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Latitude Longitude

For Students 6th - 10th
In this latitude and longitude instructional activity, students plot 39 latitude/longitude locations on a graph, connecting the dots as they go along.

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