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Understanding Geography

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Students create a map of their own neighborhood to show the relationships between the geography of the neighborhood and its economy and culture. They view and discuss an introductory video on how geographers study an area then go out into the neighborhood to create their maps.

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cultural awareness, Maps, the economy

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culture, economy, Maps, social studies
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Technology
Video
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