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The Nifty Fifty- Facts and Figures

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars explore an assigned state. In this United States geography lesson, students identify facts and figures related to a particular state. Young scholars use the Internet for research and create a PowerPoint presentation...
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The Tet Offensive and the Vietnam War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners discover how the United States became involved in the Vietnam War, the importance of the Tet Offensive in turning American public opinion against the war, and how the Vietnam War is still a part of American life and culture.
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Let's Build a Map

For Teachers K
Students gain an understanding of maps while studying the map of the Louisiana Purchase and the trail of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery. They demonstrate understanding of maps by creating a basic classroom map.
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World War I

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers justify how alliances lead to war. They compare the conflicts of war that arose because of imperialist interest. Students explain the cause of World War I. They compare and contrast European maps before and after World...
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China is Unique

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study the culture of China by comparing it to that of the United States. They write all questions and notes in a journal. The students access the internet to obtain the information and internet sites are suggested in the...
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Will There Be a White Christmas This Year?

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Young scholars examine historical weather data, and create map and color key that illustrates the likelihood of a white Christmas in different locations across the United States.
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From Alabama Farmer to Civil War Soldier

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
As part of a study of the Civil War, class members conduct a WebQuest to create a timeline of battles fought by the 10th Alabama Infantry Regimen. They then use Google Earth to pinpoint these battles of the Civil War on a map of Alabama.
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United States Geography and Topography

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders recognize the major regions of the US while reading a map. Students study the physical features of the US. Student research and report on states and their capitols.
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N is for Natural State

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
For any pupils who live in the state of Arkansas, this would be a fabulous educational experience to help them get to know their state better. Through the use of activities in literature, art, mathematics, science, social studies, and...
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Mapping the Spread of HIV/AIDS

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Where is HIV/AIDS most prevalent and what are the current trends regarding HIV? Have groups work together to map the world's HIV/AIDS rates, then create a class map with all the data. Lesson includes cross-disciplinary concepts including...
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Impact of the U.S. Expansion on Indigenous People and Stereotypes About Native American People

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
The 2004 U.S. bicentennial sparks a discussion about its meaning and importance to United States history. Readings, maps, tables, and reflective writing prompt small groups to explore the westward expansion, Lewis and Clark, and how...
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United States Map

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students compare the United States on a globe and on a map. In this map lesson, students relate the sizes of the continents and locate the United States. Students identify the location of the continental US as well as Alaska and Hawaii.
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Facts, Fictions and Perceptions of Regions

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the different characteristics of the regions of the United States. They discuss places they have visited in the U.S., and in small groups conduct research on a selected region of the U.S. Each group labels a map of...
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My Summer Vacation

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students study the United States geography using Google Earth. In this U.S. geography lesson, students create travel journals about five U.S. geographical locations. Students research the human and physical characteristics for each region.
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The Gold Rush

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Learners identify the routes involved in the Gold Rush on a map. In this map skills lesson, students use a United States map to locate the routes used to travel to California during the Gold Rush. Learners demonstrate how to use the map...
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Colonies and Revolution: Comparing US and Mexican History

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the emergence of the United States and Mexico as independent nations. They compare the colonial history of the two countries and discover the emergence of social classes.
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Mapping Our Home

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore how communities participate in census counting. In this census lesson, students recognize the absolute and relative location of a state and understand ideas about civic life and government.
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Mapping the Census

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers learn why the census makes a difference. In this U.S. Census lesson plan, students learn the key elements of cartography, examine the difference between data and their representation, and create a map using census data.
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State Visual Report

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this state report worksheet, teachers choose a developmental appropriate report for students to complete about a particular state. This worksheet has a template for Texas. Students research the state to tell it capital, cities,...
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MAPPING YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students uses atlases, maps, and Web resources to generate and examine maps of their own neighborhoods. This activity serve as background for the map-reading tasks in the next lessons.
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Basic U.S. Geography

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Provide your 11th graders with a basic understanding of U.S. Geography. They label the state, regions, and boundaries found in the contiguous U.S. as well as Hawaii and Alaska. Then, they complete two Internet related activities. 
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Immigration and Ellis Island

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore family histories. In this social studies lesson, 4th graders identify the countries from which their ancestors came and locate them on a map. Students discuss the role that Ellis Island played in immigration in the...
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Past and Present

For Teachers 2nd
Providing an interesting way to discuss the U.S. presidency, this lesson has learners compare George Washington to the current president. They listen to books about George Washington, discuss the current president, and complete worksheets.
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Building Topo Maps

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explain and interpret topographic maps.

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