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US Mint

United States Mint: In Mr. Lincoln's Shoes [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Using the study of President Abraham Lincoln as a guide, young scholars demonstrate basic map skills including cardinal directions and how to use a compass rose.
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Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Web Japan: Map of Japan

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clear map of Japan naming the five main islands and showing the mountains in relief. An inset shows Japan in relation to a map of the world.
Handout
National Geographic

National Geographic: Getting Lost

For Students 3rd - 5th
The National Geographic Society provides this lesson on cardinal directions for primary students that employs common classroom materials.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Mongolia

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News provides a general overview of the landlocked East Asian country of Mongolia. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
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BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Taiwan

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News features a general overview of the East Asian country of Taiwan. Focus is on history, country facts, leaders, and media. Provides links to a timeline of key events and recent news articles.
Lesson Plan
HotChalk

Hot Chalk: Lesson Plans Page: Edible Geography

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Lesson that helps young scholars understand geography of states by creating an edible map of the state, using real food to indicate parts of the state.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: The Country East of the Mississippi, 1650

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1872 of the country east of the Mississippi for the year 1650, forty-seven years after the settlement of Jamestown. This map shows early commencement of European settlement and the principal Native American tribal lands east...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The War in the East, 1863

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing the major battle sites in the east in 1862-1863 during the American Civil War. The map shows major cities, rivers, and the sites of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Mount Cedar, Mechanicsville,...
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Curated OER

Etc: Operations in the East, 1861 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the Southeastern States showing American Civil War operations in the East (1861-1865). The map shows major cities and towns, rivers, terrain and coastal features, and campaign routes. An inset map details eastern Virginia.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A road map of Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, from the Automobile Club of Rochester (1920) showing the principal roads, railroads and station, bridges, and major landmarks.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Islands East of Porto Rico, 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 of the islands east of Porto Rico, including Vieques, Culebra, and the smaller islands and cays.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: The War in the East, 1861 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing the area of the American Civil War in the east, including the major battle sites of Bulls Run Creek, Manassas Junction, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Mechanicsville, Cold Harbor, Malvern Hill,...
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Curated OER

Etc: Seat of War in the East , 1861 1865

For Students 9th - 10th
A map showing the seat of the American Civil War (1861-1865) in the east. The map shows the principal areas of conflict from southern Pennsylvania (Harrisburg and Gettysburg) south to the South Carolina State Line, showing major cities...
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Orographical South East England, 1910

For Students 9th - 10th
An orographical map of southeastern England in 1910, showing color-contouring elevations from sea level to above 500 feet. This map shows railroads, canals, rivers, terrain, and major cities and towns, including London, Windsor,...
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Curated OER

Map of the Middle East

For Students 9th - 10th
Map of the Middle East.
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Curated OER

Middle East Map

For Students 9th - 10th
NPR reports on the neighboring countries to Iraq in the Middle East: Jordan, Syria, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia. How are these countries coping with the violence so close at hand? The report contains audio and a series of pictures taken in...
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American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: Un Partition Plan, September 1947

For Students 9th - 10th
This authentic UN map depicts the political lines to be drawn to partition Palestine as established in 1947.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Antarctica: What Is Position and Reference Point?

For Students 3rd - 5th
With all the snow and ice in Antarctica, it's easy to get lost. Help Tim find his way using a map and a compass.
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Where Is Here?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
In this lesson, students are shown the very basics of navigation. The concepts of relative and absolute location, latitude, longitude and cardinal directions are discussed, as well as the use and principles of a map and compass.
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Tanzania

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers a country profile of the East African country of Tanzania, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, maps,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Somalia

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a country profile and travel guide to the East African nation of Somalia, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Yemen

For Students 9th - 10th
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Yemen in the Middle East. A background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links...
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Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Bahrain

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference directory for finding information on Bahrain in the Middle East. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography,...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Syria

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a travel guide and country profile of the Middle East country of Syria including a background overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...

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