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How to Celebrate the 800th Anniversary of the Mogol Empire

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars research information on the Mongolian Empire from various readings and online videos of primary sources and create a poster for oral presentation. Students connect history with the current day, while incorporating...
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Five Themes of Geography

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct research to determine why geography is important and how it provides information regarding many aspects of the world. They investigate the hemispheres, longitude, latitude and absolute location.
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What do Maps Show?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders practice reading maps.  In this geography lesson, 7th graders compare a topographical map to a picture of the actual place. 
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River Study

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study physical features of a local stream. They study how to identify water features on topographic maps.
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Geography Awareness Week: Practice Mapping Skills

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
You won't get lost, after learning map skills during Geography Awareness Week.
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A Model of the Sea-floor

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students create a paper model to illustrate sea-floor spreading.
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Water Monitoring Vocabulary

For Teachers 7th - 12th
As the title implies, this is a list of vocabulary terms relating to water monitoring. If your ecology class is learning about how to test water quality, this will be an appropriate reference sheet for them. As a bonus, if you live in...
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Worksheet 21 - Vector

For Teachers Higher Ed
In this vector worksheet students find the geometric interpretation of the change in a vector. They identify vector fields for specified functions. This two-page worksheet contains five multi-step problems.
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Cartographer on Assignment: Creating a Physical Map of Africa

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Students use geographic information to make an outline map of Africa, then demonstrate their understanding of the physical landscape of Africa by using a variety of materials to create a physical map of Africa
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How to Read a Topographic Map

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students investigate the use of topographic maps.
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Prairie Adaptations

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders consider the survival of prairie plants. They examine how some tallgrass prairie species are adapted to the conditions of their ecosystem. They make a prediction of how a species might change given new conditions.
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FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Identify agricultural products grown in each region of the country. Discuss how geography affects what is grown or raised in a particular area.1. Hand out a copy of the two activity sheets "Food From Sea to Shining Sea" to each student....
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Planning A Railroad

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students use topographical maps students explain the challenges involved in building the railroad in the Sierra Nevada mountains.
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Geologic cross section of Manhattan, NYC

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers draw an accurate geologic cross section by using a given data table. They relate the features of the cross section to geologic processes. Students then relate the characteristics of the bedrock to the architecture.
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Principles of Flight: Where are We?

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars explore the concept of topographical maps.  In this topographical map lesson plan, students discuss how airplanes know where to fly.  Young scholars use topographical maps to simulate a field trip on the...
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Rainy Day Hike

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students develop awareness about the water cycles. They identify the watershed in which their school is located. They explain the role the schoolyard plays in the watershed.
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Global Warming – More or Less

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify the factors that contribute to global warming. In this earth science lesson, 8th graders evaluate the impact of global warming on the planet. They discuss their views within the group.
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On the Road with Marco Polo: Crossing the Deserts of China

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the geography of China. They describe the geography of the Taklimakan. Students discover the best route to travel from one end of the desert to the other. They investigate how some of the local inhabitants make a...
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Mapping the Homunculus

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the relative number of nerve endings located in the skin. By calculating the reciprocal of these measurements, students have the appropriate data for predicting the relative size of the homunculus found on the cerebral...
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Arkansas Geography/History Relief Map

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research a number of sources including the Internet to find information about the regions of Arkansas while locating sites of national historic interest. They located sites on maps while working at assigned websites. They...
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Plate Tectonic - Volcanoes (K)

For Teachers K - 1st
Learners observe how lava flows from a volcano by watching the teacher create a mini volcano with shaving cream.
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A WebQuest about Ocean

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the realm of an ocean through an ocean WebQuest. The Problem Based Learning Theory is used within this lesson. They complete several activities on the different concepts of oceans. Students are challenged to solve...
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Make a Community Almanac

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students gather geographic information about their community. They work together to create a community almanac.
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Math 53 - Midterm 1 Review

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students eliminate the parameter to find a Cartesian equation of the curve given by the parametric equations.