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Number the Stars Geography

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this geography and literature worksheet, students explore the location of the 3 countries mentioned repeatedly in Lois Lowry's novel Number the Stars. Students color the countries on a map of Europe and create a key to match the...
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Kate Fowler: Tory Spy

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the American Revolution and several key aspects and people involved in it. In this American Revolution lesson, 4th graders study the land grant for British colonists. Students read the 'The Legend of Kate Fowler' and...
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Prepositional Phrases

For Teachers 5th
Focus on prepositions and prepositional phrases, is the goal of this game of charades. The clues are based on maps that they have drawn out of a hat, and describe how to get to a certain location in a town using prepositions. Note:...
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Peace Signs

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners review the peace process in Israel and examine recent steps towards peace. They research key figures, events and policies since Israel's statehood in 1948.
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Agriculture in Africa: Spotlight on Nigeria

For Students 7th - 9th
In this African agriculture activity, students read a 1-page article about Nigeria's cash crops and then complete a map activity based on the reading.
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The First American Colonies

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to the early colonial settlements of America by observing a map, filling in a map themselves and then researching information on their own.
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Weather Patterns

For Students 6th - 8th
In this weather worksheet, students identify with the symbols found on a weather map that show the locations of fronts, high- and low-pressure areas, and various types of precipitation across the United States. Then they use the map...
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The Wild Wild Mid-West

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine reasons for Louisiana Purchase and identify those who played key roles in it, create map of Louisiana Purchase and states that are part of it, and analyze overall importance of Louisiana Purchase.
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Celebrating 100 Years of Negro Leagues Baseball

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders locate original locations of Negro Leagues Baseball teams using latitude and longitude, calculate distances between locations using maps and/or Internet resources, and use critical thinking skills to compare and contrast...
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Weather Predictions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners play the role of weather personalities by making five day forecasts based on data gathered from observations, weather instruments, and weather maps. Each day a small group makes a class forecast for the next day and reviews the...
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Canada...A Visual Journey

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work together to analyze the six natural regions of Canada. Using this information, they create a visual representation of each region on a large wall map and present it to the class. They must identify five key points of each...
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Number the Stars

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students read Number the Stars. In this social studies lesson plan, students read the story and use a map of western Europe and identify the countries involved in the war. Students locate the cities of Denmark that are discussed in the...
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Absolute and Relative Location

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders understand the difference between relative and absolute location using the grid map as an example of an absolute location. They observe a class map showing longitude and latitude lines and learn that they provide exact...
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Directionality

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discuss the cardinal directions and intermediate directions and then look at the spooky map to locate different points on the map. They answer questions about where things are located in reference to another object and...
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Outlandish Landforms

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine landforms. In this world Geography lesson, 7th graders research and create a physical model of a chosen landform. They then draw a 2-d paper map of that model.
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Comparison of Snow Cover on Different Continents

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Pupils use the Live Access Server (LAS) to form maps and a numerical text file of snow cover for each continent on a particular date. They analyze the data for each map and corresponding text file to determine an estimate of snow cover...
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Weather, Migrations, and Plants

For Teachers K - 5th
Young scholars research the effects of day-to-day weather on animal migrations, plant growth and other seasonal events. They consult maps, observe and record local conditions, keep journals and use their collected data check hypotheses.
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Lesson 11: Illinois History 1800's Dual Timeline

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify and research key event in the history of Illinois during the 1800's and create a dramatic skit or oral report based on the event.
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Early Arkansas Geography

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders locate and describe historical Arkansas while using a historical map.
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Weather Patterns and Acid Rain (or What is Chicago's acid rain doing in the Adirondacks?)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students examine a color-coded map of U.S. acid rain precipitation intensity. Using EPA data table and the blank U.S. map, they record state-by-state values for magnitude of emissions and compare areas of emissions to areas with the most...
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Europe

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the reasons how and why the European Union was formed. They locate Europe on a map and identify the countries in the European Union. They create a tourist brochure for one of the countries.
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A Cowboy's Life

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students observe a photograph of a cowboy and brainstorm things a cowboy would do. They reveiw text about Wyoming and locate facts and information about a cowboys life then create a friendly letter containg key components found in a...
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Bioregions of California

For Teachers K - 12th
Students map out the bioregions of California by examining the species and environment in different areas of the state. They use information and pictures from a PowerPoint presentation to complete a map handout and play a trivia game.
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The Bear Facts About Summarization

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students practice summarizing techniques in this lesson. They listen as the teacher reads from a non-fiction article, and the class creates a story map to highlight the most important facts from the article. They use the map to write a...

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