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Curated OER

Sand Travels

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how sand is formed by erosion and that it can be moved by streams, rivers, and ocean currents in this unit of lessons. They study waves and currents, and structures that change how sand moves by creating story charts,...
Handout
McGraw Hill

Lines and Angles

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
Why was the obtuse angle upset? Because it was never right! A valuable resource is loaded with background information on types of angles and lines. Learners review the characteristics of parallel, perpendicular, and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Poetry in Motion

For Students 5th - 6th
In this poetry analysis instructional activity, students analyze "From a Railway Carriage" by Robert Louis Stevenson. Students answer 5 questions about the poem.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Tourism in Northern Ireland

For Students 6th - 7th
In this tourism instructional activity, students label pictures of tourist destinations with the name of the country they are located in, write sentences about pictures showing damage caused by tourists, identify locations on a map, and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Africa Falls Prey to H.I.V.

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students use maps, statistics, and written texts to recognize the H.I.V. explosion in Africa.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Energy of the Future

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine technologies that already exist and record their findings in a journal. They work with students in other countries to explore alternative energy sources They publish their designs online.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Scrambled Letters

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this scrambled letters worksheet, students determine unscrambled words in their categories. Students spell eleven words correctly.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Kids: Where's Buster?: A u.s. Geography Game About the States

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Develop map and directional skills as well as skills in following a series of clues to find which U.S. state Buster is in.
Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: u.s. Geography: The Midwest

For Teachers 4th - 8th
A great activity for researching the geography of the Midwest States. Includes specific instructions, vocabulary, evaluation tips, and academic standards.
Primary
US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Gazetteer Files

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Gazetteer Files provide a listing of all geographic areas for selected geographic area types. The files include geographic identifier codes, names, area measurements, and representative latitude and longitude coordinates. There...
Website
US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Geography Topics

For Students 9th - 10th
Geographical information from the U.S. Census Bureau: Maps and Mapping resources, Census Tract Resources, Geographic Programs, Reference Resources, and more.
Website
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Geological Survey reports on the latest news affecting the earth today, as well as providing a wealth of data, reports, and information.
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: China u.s. Quiz: Test Your China Iq

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of Chinese and U.S. geography, government, and economics with this 13-question interactive quiz. Discover which country outdoes the other in military strength, consumer health and spending, and other similar categories.
Graphic
University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: u.s. Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site find any type of map on the U.S. and any of its states here. Great site for teachers to print out maps to use in the classroom.
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: u.s. History Map Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Become a geography whiz as you learn how the United States was settled. Discover how the continent was irrevocably changed by European colonization, the events that caused the wholesale displacement and decimation of the land's original...
Graphic
US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: State & County Quick Facts: Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about the population demographics of Texas, categories of businesses, and basic geography.
Website
US Department of Education

U.s. Dept. Of Education: Let's Do Geography!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
From the U.S. Department of Education, this site is a good resource for parents and teachers of students Pre-K through 6th grade to help them to learn about Geography. Helpful hints and ideas are broken down into three age groups.
Handout
US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Aruba

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of State profiles the Caribbean country of Aruba covering the topics of people, geography, economy, government, politics, and foreign relations. (May 11, 2010)
Website
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey: Search

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Geological Survey offers information for teachers and students interested on Earth Science research. Contains references to general information as well as current research and events.
Handout
US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Quick Facts: Colorado

For Students 9th - 10th
A table of current statistical information on people, businesses, and geography in Colorado and how it compares to the United States as a whole, taken from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Chile. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Handout
Johns Hopkins University

John Hopkins University: Color Landform Atlas of the u.s.

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from John Hopkins University provides detailed maps of and physical information on each of the 50 states. Maps range from relief maps to satellite images, to historical maps.
Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: u.s. States and Capitals: Penguin Hop

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Don't slip on the ice! Up to four students at a time will drill states and capitals with this engaging game of penguins hopping on icebergs. Right and wrong answers are tallied and provided at the end of the game.
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: u.s.a.: States Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the Unites States of America.

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