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Lead Up to World War II

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine Hitler's rise to power leading up to World War II. and how the Treaty of Versailles contributed to Hitler's rise to power in Germany. They identify the important countries involved in the beginning of World War II.
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Tooling Around Arizona: Reading Arizona Maps

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students research Arizona maps. In this map lesson plan, students discuss map titles, scales, directions, elevation, and symbols. The class will examine topography, landforms, and rivers found on an Arizona map.
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Where Am I? Map Activity

For Students 5th - 7th
In this map activity worksheet, students determine which countries are shown on a set of 16 maps, then read facts about each country designed to help with a report on that country.
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Expanding Children's Geographic and Economic Worlds

For Teachers K - 1st
Students learn their addresses and gain a sense of connection between their neighborhood and the rest of the world and the universe.
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Ticky Goes to Jr. Map School

For Teachers 1st
First graders sing "We All Live Together," by Greg and Steve. They look at a map and sing the "Soggy Waffle Song" to study about the compass rose. Students write N, E, S, W on the borders of paper that goes under a 100's chart. The...
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WORLD GEOGRAPHY

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify and analyze map symbols and map grids by completing various worksheets and creating their own map using these skills. Students identify and analyze what latitude and longitude are on a map to play a game of Bingo....
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Introduction to World Religions - Christianity

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore Christianity. In this world religions lesson, 6th graders listen to a lecture about the attributes of the religion and then listen to and then conduct independent research on Christianity. Students also complete a...
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Map Skills

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the nations, battlefields, troop movement of the Germans through Belgium and the location of both fronts during World War I by creating a map. They visualize the strength of the Germans early in the war.
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Weather Maps

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret information on a weather map in order to construct a graph, and discuss how the weather impacts their lives.
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Maps, Maps, and More Maps

For Teachers 1st
First graders create a map and display an understanding of the cardinal directions. In this map skills lesson, 1st graders listen to stories where a map would come in handy, create their own map, and use the cardinal directions accurately.
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World Map and Globe - Lesson 1 Introduction to the Globe

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the earth with maps and globes. In this map lesson, students use maps and globes to locate oceans and continents.
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Map Skills Worksheet 5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this map skills practice worksheet, students practice reading a legend as they respond to 12 short answer questions regarding a legend and a map.
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Rhythmic Travel Around the World

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore and play rhythm sticks while listening to songs from around the world. They locate the countries of origin on a map, and tap their rhythm sticks to the beat of the music.
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Map Skills

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students construct a road map using map pieces precut by the teacher. They apply geometric terms such as rotation and turns. Students apply the use of ordinal directions. They apply a variety of map keys.
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A Road Map for the Roman Empire, Ca. 250 CE

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students consider how empires are created and sustained, examine Peutinger Table as a whole and in detail as tool of empire for Rome, c. 250 CE, create ancient time-distance travel chart that synthesizes series of strip maps, and...
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Map Projections

For Teachers K - 12th
Learners view examples of various map projections using a website. Students record differences between the map projections. Learners discuss uses for the various map projections and the differences between the maps they viewed. ...
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Rivers, Maps, and Math

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use maps to locate and label the major rivers of North and South America. Using the internet, they identify forests, grasslands, mountain ranges and other landforms on the continents as well. They compare and contrast the...
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Landscape Picture Map - Lesson 8 (K-3)

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore the functions of landscape picture maps. In this geography skills lesson, students examine a landscape picture map and identify buildings on the map where people are employed. Students also participate in a discussion...
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AMERICAN INVOLVEMENT IN WORLD WAR II: THE PACIFIC THEATER 1941-1945

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders describe roles of key figures in the Pacific Theater of war during World War II.  In this American History lesson plan, 10th graders research key events of the Pacific Theater of War during World War II.  Students...
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Propaganda During World War I

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders consider how propaganda was used during World War I. In this World War I lesson, 8th graders analyze posters that were used to garner support for World War I. Students use the provided worksheet to...
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"A Costly Prosperity", South Carolina during World War II

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study the history of South Carolina during World War II.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders analyze the economic growth of this state through primary sources.  Students interpret many different...
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Food Systems Feed the World

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore nutrition by viewing video clips discussing world hunger. In this malnutrition instructional activity, 5th graders discuss the reasons people cannot afford food in rural areas and read assigned text discussing our...
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Causes of World War One Question Overview

For Students 9th - 12th
In this causes of World War I worksheet, high schoolers respond to 14 fill in the blank questions and complete a graphic organizer. A word bank and glossary are provided.
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Treasure Map

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this writing worksheet, students find a treasure by following the correct path on the map. Students write directions telling exactly how to get there. A list of sequential words is provided to help students write directions.

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