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The Sound of Calm

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine the relationships that exist between ocean currents, wind and climate. Using those relationships, they discuss how they affect the oceans. They create their own music to represent the sounds of the ocean and share them...
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Australia

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study the continent of Australia.  In this Geography lesson plan, 6th graders create an Australian city using their knowledge of Australian cities.  Students participate in a game about the continent. 
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What A Trip!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers plan a vacation trip from start to finish. Given a budget, they make decisions regarding where they would like to go, what mode of transportation they will use, where they will lodge, and what attractions they will visit...
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Getting From Here To There

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students plan a driving trip using maps. Working in pairs, students receive a destination card and must create a plan for arriving at their destination using only a map. Trip plans should include, mileage, distance and time...
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Miami Seaquarium and Mathematics

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders, in groups, go on an imaginary field trip to Miami Seaquarium and figure out what the total cost of the trip would be.
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Our Ethnic Ties-A Nebraska Calendar of Cultural Events

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders investigate the historical and cultural ties that influence the ethnic character of communities and the local economics throughout the state of Nebraska. They collect data on cities and towns that hold ethnic festivals and...
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Who Was Charles Darwin?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research the life of Charles Darwin and his voyage on the Beagle.
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Where in the World is Cinderella?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read several versions of the Cinderella story and examine variations from different cultures. They consider how point of view affects a story and develop a multimedia presentation with their observations.
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The New Canada Project

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students focus on one province/territory in Canada. They study the natural resources, location and geographical significance, physical geography, people, culture, climate, and the brief history.
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Connecting to China

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Learners use the internet to research the culture of China. In groups, they examine the giant pandas and draw their own picture of the two interacting. They also write a paragraph describing what they saw and can share it with the class.
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Everybody Fiesta: A Unit on Hispanic Celebrations

For Teachers 3rd - 9th
Students examine the various types of celebrations in the Hispanic culture. Using the internet, they research customs and traditions of the culture and identify important members of society who are hispanic. They are also introduced to...
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Working for Water

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students examine the ways that government works to help improve aquatic habitats. In this water habitats lesson students view a video and plan a school restoration project. 
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Las Vegas: We Are Just Like You

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice making multimedia documentary films by investigating cities of America.  In this U.S. geography lesson, students examine Las Vegas and compare the state of Nevada to 15 other states and discuss their main...
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Ohio Bicentennial

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore their cultural heritage. They identify individuals or events from the past and explain their contributions to their cultural heritage. Students chose a place of interest in Ohio and research the place of interest....
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Exploring the History of Canyon De Chelly

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils develop a clear understanding of the history of Canyon De Chelly and how this history influences current day events. People groups are studied and students create a time line of settlers arrival to the region.
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De Vacaciones en Bariloche

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students answer simple questions that do not require much analysis. They answer true/false questions. Students answer multiple choice which would be the best meaning of this word. They use graphic organizers to contrast a cheap vs, a...
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The Cities in Turkey

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the economies, demographics, and characteristics of some of the largest Turkish cities. They explore Istanbul's history, people, and what is enduring about the city. Student groups make a presentation to the class.
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Warlugulong

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore and appreciate variety of ways in which environment can be depicted for range of purposes. They compare different representations of place and environment, and analyze ways information is being communicated.
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Alex: New England Literary Travel Brochure

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will research Internet sites to find places of interest regarding some early American authors. Students will then construct a travel brochure about those sites. Students will include pictures and paraphrased written information...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Spanish Travel Brochures

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will incorporate information from Internet research in creating original travel brochures for Spanish speaking countries using word processing or publishing software. Students could alternatively create wikis or podcasts.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Creating State Brochures

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Learners will work in pairs to research online and/or in print a chosen state and create a travel brochure incorporating the information gathered.
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Arts Now Learning: Take a Trip! [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
For this lesson, young scholars examine travel brochures to learn about persuasive writing. They then create a travel brochure themselves, giving three strong reasons that a person should come and visit their location. Once the brochure...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: United States Virtual Tour Guide

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Groups/pairs of students will create a short digital slide presentation and travel brochure on one of the 50 U.S. states. They will do research in encyclopedias/atlases and on the Internet to include information on geography, official...
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Crayola: Extraterrestrials Visit Earth (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Your students will love wrapping up a solar system unit with this activity! Children make their own "Travel brochure," about earth, trying to encourage extraterrestrials to visit, by comparing our planet to theirs. This lesson plan also...

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