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Introduction to Population Statistics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine population statistics. In this population instructional activity, students navigate the Internet to locate Canadian statistics regarding population.
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Focus on Russia; From Communism to Capitalism

For Students 6th - 9th
In this Russian history worksheet, students respond to 12 short answer questions about Communism and Capitalism. Students also use the provided maps of the Russia and the U.S.S.R. to help them answer the questions.
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Cuban Missile Crisis in Thirteen Days

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the Cuban Missile Crisis. In this Cuban Missile Crisis lesson, 11th graders take notes from a PowerPoint presentation regarding the topic and then watch the film "Thirteen Days". Students participate in...
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The Sugar Cane Curtain/ Defining Political and Social Struggles Between Haiti and the Dominican Republic

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore historical events that created conflict between Dominican Republic and Haiti, examine how need for cheap source of labor has led to exploitation of Haitian workers, and discuss how topography of island of...
Organizer
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History and Government of the United States

For Students 7th - 9th
In this U.S. worksheet, students take notes in a graphic organizer as they read several passages, then answer four comprehension questions.
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The Last Great Race

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders identify and discover why the Iditarod race is done each year. They explore the historical significance of the Iditarod. Students also use web sites to research related topics, i.e. diseases (diptheria), geography of...
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Going...going...gone? Tropical Rainforests-How They Work, What They Do for Us, What's Being Done to Them...

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore the Tropical Rainforest and come to understand what it is and how it affects the ecosystem. In this rainforests lesson, 6th graders write about the Tropical Rainforest, imagine they are in the Tropical Rainforest,...
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Manduca

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the definition of a "global society". They take this knowledge and speculate about the positive and negative ramifications of living in a global society.
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The Sweet Connection

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use maps to find what crops are dominant in areas where honey bees are raised and discuss possible correlations. They mark the top ten honey- producing states on a US map.
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Alaska the Elephant

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore an Internet website, locating and matching the shape of an elephant's head to a state in the U.S. They complete an Alaska worksheet, identifying other geographical locations surrounding Alaska.
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Mental Mapping Hangman

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students participate in mental mapping hangman activity. They choose the name of a country from a hat, draw that country on the board including at least one physical feature produced by nature or humans while not using any speech while...
Interactive
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Northernmost Countries Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about cities located in the northernmost regions of the world. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Majority Muslim Countries Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 47 identification questions about Muslim cities. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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What is the Population Distribution of Cartoon Characters Living On the Pages of Your Newspaper?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read various cartoons in their local newspaper and calculate the population demographics, spatial distribution and grouping of the characters. Using this information, they create a population distribution map and share them with...
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World Capitals Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 195 identification questions about the capital cities of countries in the world. Students have 12 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Most Populous Countries Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz activity, students respond to 20 identification questions about the world's most populous countries. Students have 3 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Top World Languages Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 identification questions about world languages. Students have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Oceania Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, learners respond to 14 identification questions about Oceania. Students have 2 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Island Countries Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 48 identification questions about island nations in the world. Students have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.
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People from Places Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about what people from certain areas of the world are known as. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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English-Speaking Countries Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 17 identification questions regarding English-speaking countries. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Countries w/ Biggest Economies Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about the economies of countries in the world. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Most Expensive Cities Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about the most expensive cities in the world. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Foreign Place Names Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about foreign place names. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.