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Discovering New Resources

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
What is a natural resource, and what resources did the Lewis and Clark expedition seek? After reading an article on the mapping of the west, learners get into small groups to discuss the important natural resources of the period. They...
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The Case of the "Lost Gorge:

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the case of a map making expedition. In groups, they read a case study on "The Lost Gorge" in the Finger Lakes region of New York state. They examine maps and determine where the error in the map-making occured to end...
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When I Was Young In Appalachia

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars comapre and contrast the lifestyles of the people of the Applachian region with their own community through in-class discussions, creative projects, hands-on activities, food preservation, homemade remedies, home...
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Indian Trust Lands

For Teachers K - 2nd
An important aspect of studying Native American history is understanding the nature of trust lands. Budding historians will learn that as Native Americans were removed from their home lands, trust lands were provided in the form of...
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Geometric Pictures of One Half

For Teachers 3rd Standards
A learning task that involves creative ways of thinking permits children to use paper models as a way to visualize the fraction one-half. Learners can fold or cut their models in such a way that the unshaded regions, and shaded...
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Trembling, Spewing Earth: Impacts on Human Activity

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders study to identify patterns in earthquake activity and impacts on human behavior. They also develop plans to cope with such natural disasters.
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The Rain Forest of Costa Rica

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine and discuss the topography, climate, natural resources and artwork of Costa Rica. They develop a diagram of the layers of the rain forest, and design a tourist brochure or advertisement promoting Costa Rica's...
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Costa Rican Food Chain

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Discuss the animals and plants in the rainforest food chain using this lesson. Learners talk about and do research on the top predators from the Costa Rican region and create a model of one of them in class. They also make a visual model...
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Endangered Animals: Hawaii

For Teachers K - 5th
Students locate regions in Hawaii where specific endangered animals live. They describe habitats, identify reasons why the species has become endangered, consider how a healthy environment for wildlife contributes to a healthy...
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Canada's Forests and Resource Management

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students are introduced to the Canadian forest industry so that they may assess the economic and environmental sustainability of the industry.
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5 Themes Awareness of Current Event Issues

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students analyze newspaper articles for the 5 themes of geography. They create a colorful portfolio explaining how each theme: location, place, etc. is relevant in a chosen current event.
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Popcorn Economics

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine the concept of scarcity. In this economics lesson, students define scarcity and take part in an activity that illustrates the concept as it relates to goods and services.
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Water Quality and Pollution Web Quest

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore how water is a limited resource, where it comes from, how it can become polluted and how it is used.  In this water quality instructional activity students search the web to answer given questions and prepare a...
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Images of Katrina

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use maps and online data to find specific geographic areas.  In hurricane Katrina lesson plan students use aerial photographic imagery to see some impacts of hurricane Katrina. 
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NATO in Afghanistan – European and Canadian Positions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take a closer look at Canada's committment to NATO in Afghanistan. In this global issues lesson, students read a handout about NATO's involvement the Afghanistan conflict. Students respond to discussion questions and conduct...
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Shake, Rattle And Roll: Studying the Effects of an Earthquake

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners gauge earthquake intensity by reviewing firsthand accounts. They use the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale and newspaper articles to estimate the strength and effects of a past earthquake.
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Pakistan's 'Staggering Disaster': How Students Can Help

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the effects of massive flooding in Pakistan. In this global issues lesson, students read an article about  monsoons and flooding in Pakistan. Students respond to discussion questions based on the article.
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Natural Hazards

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars evaluate the hazards of naturally occurring events. After watching a video concerning safety hazards, students work in groups to discuss the safety issues involved in taking a trip to a mountainous region. ...
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Arkansas- Economic System

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars investigate how the six natural regions of Arkansas work together to form the economic system of the state. They read a paragraph and articles about the state and complete an activity that demonstrates interdependence....
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The Gulf Coast Region: Georgraphy, Demographics and the Effects of Hurricane Katrina

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research Hurricane Katrina and create a Cause and Effect graphic organizer or a Chain of Events graphic organizer.
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Discovering Places & Regions

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research physical and cultural features of a place. They practice skills in gathering information from various sources, using tools such as graphic organizers, word processing, multimedia, and use of the Internet.
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Regionalism as Seen Through the National Parks

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders see a video of some of our country's national parks. As each one is introduced they write down its name and location and star* the areas they find unique and interesting. After the video is over they share at least one of...
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Natural Resources and Transportation in the United States

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students study thematic maps (included with the lesson) to determine possible relationships. They develop three hypotheses about the relationship. Students choose one of their hypotheses to explain. The explanation is to include reasons...
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The Three Gorges: Should Nature or Technology Reign?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the construction of the Three Gorges Dam in China. In this Three Gorges Dam lesson, students research Internet sources pertaining to the dam. Students discuss the geography and culture of East China as they prepare for...

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