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Pacific Islands Crossword
In this geography worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle about the Pacific Islands. The twenty-three clues are about capitals, countries, and terrain.
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Eu, Un, and Commonwealth: Keeping Peace
What are the UN, the EU, and Commonwealth? Have the class brainstorm all they know about these powerful international organizations. Then have them compare and contrast the ways in which different countries or political groups work. They...
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Ecosystems Lesson Plan
Young scholars research ecosystems (rainforest, desert, grassland, woodland, and arctic tundra). Students compare the seven continents and the importance of proximaty to the equator.
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Motivating Activities for Geography Week
Here is a great way to pique your students' interest in geography, and help them learn about their world.
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Where in the World is Tacky the Penguin?
Students complete an art activity and a classroom graph that coincides with the Tacky the Penguin Series by Helen Leste.
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Travel to Mesoamerica
Students research books, watch movies, and look on the internet to find information on ancient America, Mexico, and Central America. In this Mesoamerica lesson plan, students participate in a social studies unit on North America of the...
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Africa - Not Just One Big Safari
Students draw a picture of an African city that includes places similar to those found in U.S. cities. After listening to Somewhere In Africa, students identify places or buildings from the book and apply them to the creation of their...
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Warlugulong
Learners 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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Migration and Refugees
Students explore issues relating to refugees. Using the internet, they gather facts about refugees. Students discuss the range of situations which turn citizens of one country into refugees of another.