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Money Pit

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders make a list of aspects of our culture found on a penny, and then observe another object based on another culture. In this culture lesson plan, 6th graders take their new object and research that culture.
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Our State Road Trip

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders engage in a virtual tour of the state of Florida.
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Blowing Through History

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore hurricanes, consider the damage caused by Hurricane Charley, and research various hurricanes that have hit the United States to create a class guide on these major storms.
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Scavenger Hunt for Ancient Egypt

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders do a scavenger hunt in order to investigate Ancient Egypt.
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The Path of Pollution

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students examine the path of pollution that was created by the Chernobyl accident. They discover how air pollution travels from one area to another and sequentially locate the countries where radiation traveled to.
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Reference and Research Skills

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students investigate reference sources that include knowledge of travel and tourism destinations. They examine specific travel information for UK and wider European travel.
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China

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders become more aware of how land features, climate, and vegtation affect civilization. Students are divided into groups and research one of China's regions. They make a relief of their designated area.
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Comparing the Similarities and Differences of Medieval Castles

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers compare and contrast a Japanese castle with a Welsh castle. In groups, pupils use the internet to research specified topics on a castle. They explore the government, construction and military function of the area. ...
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Refugees

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the affect of refugees have one their host country. They examine where refugees go and decide on things that might be affected by their influx such as medical care, moral issues, economic issues, and language barriers.
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Pickles to Pittsburgh

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the geography in the book "Pickles to Pittsburgh" by Judy Barrett. They read the story and identify the physical features of the town, discuss the elements included on a map, and create a map of the town of...
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Facts, Fictions and Perceptions of Regions

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the different characteristics of the regions of the United States. They discuss places they have visited in the U.S., and in small groups conduct research on a selected region of the U.S. Each group labels a map of...
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Map Making with Lewis and Clark

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils develop maps based on a virtual internet expedition of The Louisiana Purchase land area. They create the maps based on an actual outdoor expedition of their communities. Student create two maps, one based on the Louisiana Purchase...
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Teaching Elementary School Social Studies

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore numerous instructional materials that may be used in an elementary social studies classroom. After analyzing each type of material, they discuss and make informed decisions concerning the quality and use of the material....
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The Best Vacation Ever

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students research various vacation destinations and the costs of travel. In this vacation planning lesson, students obtain information for various purposes, research sites, document their findings, learn about geographical regions, and...
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Geological Forces and Topography

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discuss and research the Earth's geological processes. In this geology lesson plan, students study maps of Utah and the United States to learn about geological features. Students then complete the research cards for each area of...
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The Globe Game

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students locate continents, oceans, and major mountain ranges on the globe. In this globe lesson, students play a toss the globe game. They name the continent, ocean, or major mountain range that is located closest to their right thumb...
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4th Grade Spelling: Continents and Nationalities

For Students 4th
In this 4th grade home connection spelling practice worksheet, 4th graders examine 20 spelling words that feature continents and nationalities. Students write the words 1 time each.
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Some Like It Cold

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study Canada's northern territories and four settlements above the Arctic Circle. In this northern Canada lesson plan, 6th graders maps and timelines to locate physical, political, and economic features of northern Canada....
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Climate Systems - Which Location Is Best For Me?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study the difference between weather and climate.  For this climate systems lesson students search the Internet for the parts of the Earth's system, gather climate data and complete a challenge scenario. 
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From Here To There

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students plan a trip while using maps and times tables. In this trip planning lesson plan, students work in pairs, and complete problems about gas, travel time, and more.
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Animals of the Arctic

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover the animals that make the Canadian Arctic their home. In this Arctic animals lesson, students research the animals that live in the region and create posters that feature their findings.
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Some Like it Cold: Canada's Northern Communities

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine cultures close to the arctic circle. In this geography lesson, 5th graders consider the impact of climate on cultural development of arctic communities. Students research a given community and present their findings...
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The Extent of Alexander's Empire

For Students 7th - 12th
In this ancient empires activity, students read an article about Alexander the Great and then respond to 7 short answer questions.
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The Geography of the Olympics

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students plot both Summer and Winter Olympic sites since 1896 and analyze the pattern of dots created. They evaluate the possibility of Indianapolis holding the Summer Olympic games in the future.

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