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Atlantic Basin Hurricane Tracking Chart
In this science worksheet, students look for the location of various storms that develop in the Atlantic Ocean with this hurricane tracking map.
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The Ancient Civilization of Mali
Learners explore the ancient civilization of Mali and examine various historical and cultural aspects of the civilization. In this ancient civilization of Mali instructional activity, students examine trade with respect to geographic...
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Africa
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read that passage titled Africa and then answer the 11 questions about what they read.
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Exploring the Map of Morocco
In this exploring the map of Morocco activity, students find and label cities, islands, bodies of water, mountains, deserts and other countries around Morocco.
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Civilizations The Fall of Power
Students comprehend the major events that occurred in the final centuries of the Roman Empire. They explore the different reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire. Students write an editorial about one reason for Rome's fall.
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New Food Saves Lives, Could End Hunger
Learners locate the country of Niger, then read a news article about a new type of food that is being used to fight childhood hunger in Africa. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with map and vocabulary...
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Elephants
In this elephants worksheet, students read a 2 page article on the history of elephants, answer 3 questions with multiple choice answers, list the 3 reasons for animals becoming endangered and answer 6 statements as true or false.
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Modern Culture and Society
Sixth graders investigate different cultures by comparing the United States to Europe. In this social structure lesson, 6th graders discuss the economies, religions, languages and cultures in the Americas and Europe and define their...
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Ancient Egypt
In this ancient Egypt instructional activity, 6th graders use maps in chapter 5 of a Houghton Mifflin text to label items on an outline map and answer a set of 10 related questions.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Western Sahara
Learn about religion in the Morocco controlled Western Sahara region of Africa, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Other
Western Sahara: Sahara Occidental
Information on the territory of Western Sahara in North Africa, which used to be a colony of Spain. Learn about human rights in Western Sahara and view the archive of related government and news documents.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Western Sahara
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Western Sahara, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Sahara
Informative site containing facts and insights about the African region of the Sahara. Explore the countries, people, and economy of this fascinating region, the largest desert in the world. Country closeups detail interesting and...
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Guggenheim Museum: Africa: Western Africa
A simple explanation of the Western Africa region of Africa, with information on the cultural history and examples of artwork.
Tramline
A Desert Virtual Field Trip
Travel with your students on a virtual field trip and explore the deserts of the world! This is site is interactive and informative.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Morocco: Geography
This is a brief overview of the geography of Morocco, including information about the climate, terrain, and natural resources. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
University of Calgary
University of Calgary: Africa the Search for Gold and Slaves
Historical background of the reasons for European exploration of Africa. Tutorial Links to further European trade and exploration.
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Science Kids: Science Images: Niger Flag
The national flag of Niger, a developing country in Western Africa that is largely covered by the Sahara Desert.