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teaching Geography Using Literature in K-University Classrooms
Students read one of the following books: Minn of the Mississippi, Paddle-to-the-Sea, or Seabird, all by Holling C. Holling, and identify the five themes of geography as well as make a literature journal with chapter field notes. They...
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The Five Themes of Geography
For this geography skills worksheet, learners respond to 18 fill in the blank and short answer questions about the 5 geography themes.
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Geography Tutor: Five Themes of Geography: DVD-Video Assignment
In this geography skills activity, students watch the National Geographic video "Five Themes of Geography." Student then respond to 8 short answer questions about content of the video.
Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl Matilda Lesson Plans
Fifty eye-catching pages contain six lessons about Roald Dahl's novel, Matilda. Each lesson has a theme and covers a different subject—literacy, social-emotional learning, science, and geography. Scholars analyze characters, examine...
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The European Union
Students complete an in-depth exploration of the European Union using the five themes of geography as a guide. In small groups, students use traditional and technological resources to answer questions about the European Union, with each...
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Trading Information
Students create a trading card about a state bordering the Mississippi River. Using traditional and internet research, students generate a list of interesting facts about their chosen state using the five themes of geography. They use...
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Walking the Five Themes - Your Community to Ours
Learners in two classrooms share information about their communities in classrooms throughout the year. In groups, they identify the physical and human characteristics of each area and how they change through time. They also discover the...
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Five Themes of Geography
Students explore the five themes of geography: place, region, interaction, location and movement. They create a Powerpoint presentation with separate slides for each of the themes.
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Using Literature to Introduce the Five Themes of Geography
Students listen to a read aloud of "If You Grew Up With Abraham Lincoln". Using the text, they identify examples of the five themes of geography and write them down. Using a map, they plot the places mentioned in the book and sort facts...
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Five Themes of Geography and Current Events
Basically, pupils look for a current world event from a reputable source and identify the five themes of geography within it. Throughout the school year, they keep a notebook of these current events. A grading guideline is outlined, and...
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Teaching the Five Themes of Geography Through Picture Books
Read the story Make Way for Ducklings and introduce little ones to the five themes of geography. Reread the story, while displaying transparencies to reinforce the five themes. In groups, learners view pictures and identify the themes on...
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Lesson Plan: Five Themes of Geography
After learning the five themes of geography, learners take an Internet trip and categorize information found into one of the five themes. They answer five questions about the places explored. That is about all there is to this lesson; it...
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Physical and Human Geography Review Worksheet and Study Guide
In this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 30 short answer questions pertaining to physical and human geography.
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Esperanza Rising - Anticipation Guide
Learn about Mexican culture while simultaneously strengthening reading, writing and computer skills. In order to get the most out of Esperanza Rising, pupils should have prior knowledge of Mexican culture. Therefore, there are links to a...
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The Letter Ee: Alphabet Theme
Students complete several cross-curricular activities to help them examine the uses of the letter Ee. In this letter Ee lesson, students complete geography, phonics, art, seasonal, science, animal science, physics, and online activities...
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How did Geography Affect the Economy of the Colonies
Eighth graders examine the impact of geography on a region. In this geography instructional activity, 8th graders study the themes of geography. Students write an open response to a question.
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Cinderella Is A Fella
Second graders identify the universal theme in the Cinderella story. In this fairy tale lesson, 2nd graders develop their vocabularies as they read a variation of Cinderella.
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2017 AP® Human Geography Free-Response Questions
How have urban planners tried to attract people to cities? What can be done about booming birth rates in some parts of the world? How does a country's political structure affect the well being of its people? Scholars investigate these...
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A Reader's Guide: The Lord of the Rings
Delve into the delightful depths of J.R.R Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings with a thought-provoking reader's guide. With literary questions for the novel as well as the subsequent The Two Towers and The Return of the King, the guide is a...
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African Safari
Seventh graders examine different countries in Africa to research. They choose one to concentrate their research on using the five themes of geography. They design a multimedia presentation that will make up the African safari.
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Latitude & Longitude
Here is a activity activity where learners mark the latitude and longitude coordinates of cities all over the world. There are 15 cities to identify, from Baghdad, Iraq to Warsaw, Poland and Anchorage, Alaska.
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5 Themes Awareness of Current Event Issues
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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Ozark Folk Culture and Geography in the Mountain View, Arkansas Area
Upper grade through early high schoolers develop an understanding of Ozark culture, and the geography of the Ozark Plateau. They study place, location, human environmental impacts, and movement. This interesting plan incorporates muic,...
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Roundtable
Fifth graders apply the Five Themes of Geography as they relate to the U.S., the world, and specific places in United States history. They recognize and label geographical locations on a map of the United States.