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Evaluating an Illinois Earthquake
Students examine the frequency of earthquakes in Illinois. They discover the distribution of earthquakes in the Midwest. They also practice reading measurements from the Richter scale and Mercalli Intensity scale.
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Defining Regions
Fifth graders will work in cooperative learning groups to research North American regions and create presentations to share with their classmates. To show what they have learned, 5th graders will create maps of North American regions.
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Name That Cheese!
Learners explore a variety of cheese. In this cheese lesson plan, students sample 4 different cheeses produced from cow's milk and recorded their observations about the cheeses prior to identifying them.
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Real People, Real Farms: Case Studies of Animal Agriculture
Pupils explore sustainable animal production. For this agriculture lesson, students examine how animal production is managed in the US and world. They apply this knowledge to real life situations by evaluating the sustainability of a...
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Regions, Regions, Regions!
Young scholars use regions to analyze the locational patterns of culture
groups at various scales. They discern the basics of region identity by discovering his/her "Home" Region through the examination of
criteria in his/her "backyard."...
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The Pests of Summer
Students research insects that act as pests during the summer months. They investigate how to protect themselves and their homes from these pests. They study the life cycle of the cicada.
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Three Dimensional Geology
High schoolers use rocks and fossils to interpret the geology of an area. They use prior knowledge and make recommendations about where to build a subdivision based on the rocks.
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4th Grade Geography Multiple Choice
In this grade 4 geography worksheet, 4th graders complete a total of 25 multiple choice questions relating to 4th grade geography concepts. An answer key is provided.
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Fifth Grade Social Studies Practice-Multiple Choice
In this grade 5 social studies worksheet, 5th graders complete a set of 11 questions about a variety of 5th grade concepts. An answer key is included.
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Social Studies Review for Grade 4 (4.1)
In this social studies review for grade 4 (4.1) worksheet, 4th graders answer 25 multiple choice questions in standardized test format about U.S. history.
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Social Studies Quiz B-Grade 4
In this grade 4 social studies quiz instructional activity, 4th graders complete a 15 question multiple choice quiz covering a variety of grade 4 concepts.
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4th Grade Social Studies/Economics Multiple Choice Practice
In this social studies/economics worksheet, 4th graders complete a set of 25 multiple choice questions about a variety of 4th grade concepts. An answer key is included.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: u.s. Geography: The Midwest
A great activity for researching the geography of the Midwest States. Includes specific instructions, vocabulary, evaluation tips, and academic standards.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Regions of the United States
Students manipulate states to form regions of the US: Southwest, West, Midwest, Southeast, and Northeast. Then explore major resources for each region.
Library of Congress
Loc: Language of the Land
Language of the Land uses the metaphor of a journey to tour the rich literary heritage of the US through maps, the words of authors, images of characters, and photographs.