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Mexico: Culture, Language, and History

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Study the culture, language, and history of Mexico in this collection of lessons. Create maps of Mexico's geography, study Spanish language phrases, and create a fiesta, along with a Mexican Marketplace scene.
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Let's Go To Mexico

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students are able to use the Internet to conduct research. They research Mexican culture and traditions. Students compare and contrast Mexican and U.S. food and clothing. They convert United States currency to Mexican pesos. Students...
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The Mother Culture of Mexico: The Olmecs

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study the Olmec civilization. They develop a map of Mexico and a map of the area of the Olmec civilization. They research Olmec art, religion, and architecture. They construct Olmec symbols including giant heads, altars,...
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Where in the World is Mrs. Waffenschmidt? #23

For Students 6th - 8th
Mrs. Waffenschmidt is hanging out at the Paricutin Volcano in Mexico. But your class won't know that until after they read the fact-filled paragraph that divulges her location. Each sheet includes two sections to be cut and handed out....
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Are Butterflies Free?

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students use remote sensing to study monarch butterfly migration and human interaction to save the Oyamel forest (Mexico) for butterfly and human habitation.
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United States Geography: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 6th - 8th
In this geography learning exercise, students use the 14 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate United States geography answers.
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Map Skills

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Young geographers will need to use a variety of map skills to complete the tasks required on this worksheet. Examples of activities include using references to label a map of Mexico, identify Canadian territories and European countries,...
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Hello Mexico City

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars research and explain the functions, characteristics, and cultural aspects of Mexico City and analyze how they have affected development and settlement. Students work in groups to gather information and report back to the...
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Florida: U.S. Geography for Kids

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Florida geography worksheet, students locate and label the important features of Florida and create icons for the economy and culture of Florida.
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Oaxaca Geography and the Climate

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Young scholars examine the diverse geography of the country of Mexico and the state of Oaxaca. They analyze how the geography of the state of Oaxaca affects its climate and create maps showing the different climate areas.
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My Mexico

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Mexico related worksheet, students critique one important part of Mexico's history, describe the geography of Mexico and list their natural resources.
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World Regions

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Help your learners to visualize where historical events have taken place around the globe with a map that details the major regions of the seven continents. 
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Capitals, Oceans, And Border States

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students investigate geography by completing games with classmates. In this United States of America activity, students examine a map of North America and identify the borders of Mexico and Canada as well as the Pacific and Atlantic....
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A Tough Nut to Crack

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore agriculture by examining world geography. In this pecan cultivation lesson, 6th graders identify the history of the famous nut and the impact it has on the U.S. economy, diet and human body. Students define...
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Learning European Geography

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders discover locations and countries in Europe by identifying them on a map.  In this European geography lesson plan, 6th graders read the book The Lost Little Elephant, with their class and discuss the geography referenced in...
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Coral Reef Geography

For Students 4th - 6th
For this coral reef geography worksheet, students find locations of reefs on a globe or map. There are 10 instructions to follow. There is no map provided--an atlas, globe or map is needed.
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Outline Maps

For Teachers 4th - 12th Standards
Don't miss this gold mine of blank maps for your next geography lesson! Regions include traditional continents such as Asia, Europe, and Africa, as well as other major world areas such as the Pacific Rim and the Middle East.
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Developing Cultural Awareness through Mexican Folktales

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the culture of Mexico through folktales. They identify cultural differences and similarities through the reading of folktales. Students create pocket books related to Mexican folklore. They read and discuss literary...
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Chihauhan Desert Journaling Activity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore U.S. geography by completing an observational activity with classmates. In this New Mexico lesson, students research the Chihuahuan Desert by visiting several Internet sites. Students write the data they've collected in...
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Let's Play Geography Twister

For Teachers K - 12th
Students practice geography skills by playing a game based on Twister. Students manipulate their position on a map by placing their arms and legs on the appropriate state or country called out by the teacher.
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The Influence of Physical Geography

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the limits and demands of their physical world and how it relates to the survival and well-being of people.
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Bank Loans Money to Start Businesses

For Teachers 4th - 6th
After locating Latin American countries on a world map, children read about how microbanks are loaning money to help start small businesses. Involving both current events and economics, the teacher introduces the article with a map...
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Name the States Worksheet 1

For Students 5th - 8th
In this name the states worksheet, students examine 6 state map outlines and identify each of them by writing the state names and postal abbreviations.
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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo Without Stereotypes

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Put more meaning into your Cinco de Mayo party with geography lessons, literature, and more!

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