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Exploring Canadian Heritage

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the online Atlas as a research tool to find information on national parks and world heritage sites.
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Math Hunt: Extreme Weather

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate integrals. In this math lesson, students relate real world situation to investing. They may visit a local business to do this assignment.
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Mapping the Halifax Explosion

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research the Halifax Explosion using historical maps.
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Conservation 'Ad'vice for National Parks

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners discuss ways that the public can damage as well as preserve our natural and cultural resources. Small groups are each assigned one of the national parks and must design a poster or TV commercial that celebrates the importance of...
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The Ie Storm 1998: Maps and facts activity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students investigate the St. Lawrence River Valley, ice Storm of 1998.  In this middle school mathematics lesson plan, students interpret ice storm data from tables and maps.  Students write about their own experiences of the ice storm.
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Memorable Maps

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Learners draw an assigned map from memory about the United States or any other region they are studying. In this maps lesson plan, students draw a map from their memory at the beginning of the year, and do the same assignment at the end...
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Water Pollution Hot-Spots

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete internet research in small groups to identify types of water pollution, spotlight water pollution hot-spots, and design a plan for water prevention.
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Urban and Rural Communities

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss similarities and differences of urban and rural communities.  In this urban and rural communities lesson, students compare urban and rural communities using a Venn Diagram.  Students examine maps of each type of...
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Effects of chemical use in Agriculture

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students research environmental data to create a bar graph. In this agricultural ecology lesson, students research the pros and cons of chemical use in farming. Students debate on passing a law to reduce chemical use.
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Cultures of the Continent

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the various cultures of North America. They examine the differences and similarities between an immigrant's homeland and the culture of Central Kentucky. Students discuss strategies to make the transition easier for...
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Mixing Up the Melting Pot

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine the cultures of indigenous peoples and how they have or have not assimilated into modern society. They create reports with recommendations on how the Nukak of Columbia could be assimilated into society.
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Compare and Contrast Culture

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders compare and contrast the cultures of American culture with that of the other cultures of North America. Using traditional and Internet research, 5th graders gather data on one element of culture for comparison. Data...
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I AM a Researcher, "I"nca, "A"ztec, "M"aya

For Teachers 5th
Students create and original multimedia presentation on the Incas, Mayans, or Aztecs. In this Meso-American civilization lesson, students research and then compare and contrast the civilizations of the Incas, Mayan and the Aztecs....
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Cranes, Crosswalks, and Big Gulps

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students watch a video and answer questions based on wildlife jobs. In this wildlife lesson plan, students learn that biologists don't just play with animals but that there is a lot of study involved.
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Mummy Tales

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research types of mummification. In this burial customs lesson, students work in groups to research different types of mummies and present their research to the class. Students compare and contrast the types of mummification.
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USA Immigration by Country Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 30 identification questions about countries U.S. citizens have immigrated from. Students have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Social Studies: Canadian City Comparison

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research Canadian population distribution while comparing and contrasting the quality of life in two cities. They discuss issues and problems that cities and rural towns face. Students apply various methods, such as graphs and...
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Neighborhood statistics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners examine statistics relating to neighborhoods. They use the data to explain how a population affects their environment. They discuss how businesses use statistics to find out information about their clientele.
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Jelly Critters

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students compare and contrast three different organisms that are considered gelatinous zooplankton. They describe how they fit into marine food webs.
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LESSON 3: Riding the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Learners explore the Underground Railroad.
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State Heads

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create a narrative image that depicts a formal shape of a state. They review the state facts of whatever state they chose. They draw a person and then add text in the shape of the state they chose.

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