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Social Studies and Children's Literature

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students write a journal in response to literature. The story that is read is about prairies. The subject of prairies becomes an object for research. The culminating activity is the making of a map where prairies exist in the United States.
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The Colony of Virginia as Far as the Mississippi

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study George Washington's map and journal of his 1754 expedition to the French. They draw conclusions about the importance of western lands and the problems involved in tapping the resources of the West during that era.
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Getting from Place to Place

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students examine modes of transportation. In this transportation lesson, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on modes of transportation over the past 300 years. Students respond to questions about...
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Exploring China

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the geography, holidays, important teachers, and inventions from China in the nine lessons of this unit. The results of their inquiries are expressed through a variety of products, writings, and presentations.
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Countries of South America

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students focus on the geography of the countries of South America. Using a map, they identify the European countries who claimed the South American countries and research the influences they had on South America. To end the lesson,...
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Discovery Education

Sonar & Echolocation

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
A well-designed, comprehensive, and attractive slide show supports direct instruction on how sonar and echolocation work. Contained within the slides are links to interactive websites and instructions for using apps on a mobile device to...
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Between the Rivers

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders compare and contrast historical American cultures.  In this American history lesson, 2nd graders participate in reading, writing, oral, and hands on activities. Students discuss the similarities and differences...
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North American Lakes Map Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
For this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 11 identification questions regarding North American lakes.
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Asia Lakes Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 6 identification questions regarding specific lakes located in Asia.
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Asia Seas Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 18 identification questions regarding the seas of Asia.
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Europe Mountain Ranges Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz instructional activity, students respond to 6 identification questions regarding the mountain ranges of Europe.
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North American Mountain Ranges Map Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 7 identification questions regarding North American mountain ranges.
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Mountain Ranges Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, learners respond to 14 identification questions regarding major mountain ranges of the world.
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Learning from Maps and Timelines Time Travel

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students create timelines depicting the important events in the lives of the groups that arrived at the Fort St. Louis. They include the fate of La Salle and the colonists.
Worksheet
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Middle East Capitals Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 25 identification questions regarding Middle Eastern capital cities.
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Central Africa Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
For this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 15 identification questions regarding Central African countries.
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Northern Africa Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 18 identification questions regarding the nations of Northern Africa.
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Europe Capitals Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz learning exercise, students respond to 40 identification questions regarding capital cities of European countries.
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George Washington and the Beginnings of the French and Indian War

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students read about the causes of the French and Indian War. In this French and Indian war lesson plan, students read about the physical and human problems that lead to the war. They also learn about George Washington's role in the war.
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Europe Map Quiz (Hard)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 40 identification questions regarding European countries.
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North America Capitals Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 16 identification questions regarding capital cities of North American countries.
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Canada Capitals Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, learners respond to 14 identification questions regarding the Canadian capital cities.
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Continents and Islands Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz activity, students respond to 17 identification questions about the continents and islands of the world.
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World Continents Map Quiz

For Students 5th - 9th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 7 identification questions regarding the continents of the world.