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\nUnit 1: Introduction to World Geography - The 5 Themes of Geography\n

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\nThe seven resources in the Introduction to World Geography - The 5 Themes of Geography unit are designed to give middle schoolers an overview of what they will learn studying geography. The first lesson focuses on the five themes...\n
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\nThe Opportunity Atlas\n

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\nThe American dream is to climb the social and economic ladder, but is it really possible? Using an online opportunity atlas, class members explore income and social mobility throughout the country. Discussion prompts allow learners to...\n
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\nA 3D Atlas of the Universe\n

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\nHear a lecture by Carter Emmart, director of Astrovisualization for production and education at the Rose Center for Earth and Space at the American Museum of Natural History. He introduces an astounding software that serves as a...\n
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\nExploring our National Parks\n

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\nStudents utilize maps/Atlases to find key spatial information, locate U.S. National Parks, characterize the geography of a specific region, and create a National Park brochure.\n
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\nAtlas Scavenger Hunt\n

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\nStudents discover what type of information in an atlas by participating in a scavenger hunt. With a partner, they try to find the answers to many questions as possible. They exchange their papers with another partner group and check...\n
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\nExploring an Atlas\n

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\nLearners explore global geography by participating in an atlas activity. In this countries of the world lesson, students collaborate in small groups and analyze an atlas while researching continents, countries and demographics. Learners...\n
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\nAtlas Vocabulary\n

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\nIn this atlas terms and definitions online interactive worksheet, students read the definitions and match them with Atlas vocabulary words. Students match 49 answers.\n
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\nAtlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand: Study Guide - Mini Essays\n

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\nFor this online interactive literature worksheet, learners respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about Anne Rand's Atlas Shrugged. Students may check some of their answers online.\n
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\nHistory of the West using the Digital Atlas\n

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\nYoung scholars navigate the digital atlas of Idaho. They research the unique features of south central Idaho and the geological events which have shaped it over the past 17 million years. Afterward, they write an essay on an aspect of...\n
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\nThe Atlas Alphabet\n

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\nIn this atlas alphabet activity, students write the answer to the clue about things found in an atlas that start with each letter of the alphabet. Students write 26 answers.\n
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\nIntroduction to the Virtual Atlas\n

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\nStudents use an atlas online to gather information about the state of Washington. Individually, they practice using the database and researching specific items in the Pacific Northwest. They complete a quiz to end the instructional...\n
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\nInteractive Atlas\n

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\nSecond graders examine the different ways people move from place to place in a neighborhood. Using the interactive online atlas MapQuest, they identify the various ways people move around their own neighborhood by creating a map and...\n
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\nAround the World At 30o North Latitude\n

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\nReinforce the use of an atlas and reference materials with writers. They discover how geographic location can make living easier or harder. They draw an assigned journey on a map, categorize survival needs, and prioritize options during...\n
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\nAvalanche And Landslide Hazards in Canada\n

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\nStudents explore where the natural disasters, avalanche and landslides, are most frequent in Canada and investigate their associated causes and effects. They navigate the Atlas of Canada Web site for natural hazards.\n
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\nBreeding Bird Atlas Activity\n

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\nIn this breeding birds worksheet, students read a passage about birds and the Breeding Birds Atlas, then answer a set of comprehension questions based on graphs, maps and pictures given. Questions have multiple components.\n
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\nWelcome to My World!\n

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\nStudents use maps to locate information. They read the story, \"It Looked Like Spilt Milk\", view images of the continents and discuss the various continents. Afterward, they make their own Atlas to record information that they can later...\n
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\nClouds & Condensation\n

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\nStudents use the digital atlas of Idaho to study different weather patterns. They use the Climatology section of the Digital Atlas of Idaho to explore concepts such as relative humidity, dew point, condensation, and cloud formation.\n
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\nThese Maps are for the Birds\n

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\nStudents identify and study New York State Breeding Bird Atlas maps to learn where different bird species nest and how their distributions have changed over time. They also identify how maps serve as representations of a geographic...\n
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\nReference Resources: Being a Good Detective\n

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\nStudents explore a variety of reference resources while seeking information. atlases, almanacs, dictionaries, encyclopedias, thesauri, and online search engines as well as library card catalogs are utilized in this lesson.\n
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\nIdentifying Biomes\n

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\nIn this biomes worksheet, learners will use an atlas to find the location of 12 cities listed on a graph onto their world map. Then students will use the cities' annual precipitation to figure out what biomes that city is found.\n
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\nNATO Geography & Language\n

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\nThe class receives background information on NATO, an atlas, and a blank world map. They color the original 1949 countries in red, the 1952 additions in green, and the 1990 additions in blue. This exercise would be a good starting point...\n
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\nBeginner's World Atlas: oo Words\n

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\nIn this beginner's World Atlas instructional activity, students observe the oo = foot picture and use it to darken in circles of words with that sound and that best complete the sentences. Students choose seven words to complete the...\n
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\nMesopotamia\n

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\nStudents map Mesopotamia. In this Geography lesson plan, students are introduced to Ancient Mesopotamia. Students use an atlas to label the defining features and areas of Mesopotamia on a map.\n
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\nInteresting Place Names 2\n

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\nIn this social studies worksheet, students read a list of 17 towns and villages in England, Scotland and Wales. Students use an atlas and identify which 10 names are fake and mark the box in front of them.\n
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