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Hajigul's Story: A Creative Drama

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students listen to stories about and research the life of an Uighur child from China. They investigate their own cultural heritage and design a mural.
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Geography: Alaska Geography Treasure Hunt

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students locate features listed on the Treasure Hunt sheet.
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Geography: My Community as a Region

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students discuss the differences between formal, functional and perceptual regions in Alaska. They work in small groups to research community.
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South American Wordsearch

For Students 5th - 6th
In this social studies worksheet, students search for 25 words relating to South America. Words in the word search include names of current countries as well as those of ancient cultures of the area.
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The Inca Civilization Puzzle

For Students 8th - 9th
In this Incan civilization word puzzle learning exercise, students complete a crossword puzzle using their knowledge of Incan culture. Clues cover information on geography, industry, government, and fauna.
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Using Old Maps as Tools to Explore Our World

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Students explore historical maps. In this primary source analysis lesson plan, students uncover the meanings in selected historical maps as they use them to enhance lessons on historical events. Samples for classroom use are provided in...
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Seventh Grade Social Studies Test

For Students 7th
In this Georgia social studies assessment activity, 7th graders respond to thirty multiple choice questions based on seventh grade social studies skills.
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Fertile Crescent Map Project

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders develop a multimedia presentation of the Fertile Crescent that compares modern day geography, economics, government, and transportation resources. They work in groups to research their specific topic.
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Let's Travel

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work in groups to research various locations across the United States. They present their findings to the class, participate in a travel fair, make phone calls to tourist agencies and write letters to state tourism...
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Kosovo: Where is It and What's All the Fuss About?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the US military involvement in Kosovo and answer teacher generated questions.
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Travel Brochure/ Itinerary

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students select and research a country of their choice and create a travel brochure and a 7-day itinerary.
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Environment and the World

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students locate and trace Florida on a United States map as well as their local counties and city of residence on a state map. In addition, they label all the directions north, south, east and west on each map.
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Africa's Geographic Features

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders work in pairs and use atlases to locate specific geographic features in Africa. They use the Internet to view these geographic features.
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Edible Resource Maps

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders work in groups to create an edible resource map showing locations of at least five resources in the United States. Students research on the internet different regions and the resources that are found in those areas. They...
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Let's Travel to Mexico!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students investigate and explore information about Mexico. They listen to a story, view an Internet video, write a page for a class book, and play an online Spanish word concentration game.
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Ojala que viajemos a Mexico!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research the names and locations of Spanish speaking countries throughout the world. They use a world map to become familiar with the locations of these countries and use the Internet to conduct further research. They sing...
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West African Art

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of West African Art. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They focus upon the history, geography, economics, and political systems. The information is...
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The Helenistic Age and the Legacy of Alexander

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders describe, analyze and evaluate the history of ancient Greece from 2000 to 300 B.C. They explore the influence of geography on Greek economical, social, and political development.
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The White Mountain Region 213

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle school classes describe the White Mountains in New Hampshire using the five themes of geography. They discuss the five themes, categorize objects into each, and develop a list of words to describe the White Mountains. This...
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Who Lives in the Arctic North?

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students study the Arctic North. In this Canada history lesson, small groups of students research and then teach the class about either the plants, animals, humans, or geography in relation to the Arctic North. Students make their own...
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The Russian Revolution

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students complete a matching game based on geographic features of Russia and label a map with these features. In this geography and politics lesson, students identify resources and populations in Russia and complete a T-Chart on a video...
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The Silk Road

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the geography of Asia from Xian to Istanbul. They explore the intricacies of ancient trade, including trade goods and policies. They study minorities within and outside of various Chinese and other Asian empires.
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Tales From the Crypt

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the people of their community.  In this Geography lesson, 8th graders research local history using maps and books.  Students create a timeline of tombstones for deceased residents. 
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The Carter Center’s Work in Sub-Saharan Africa

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the state of Sub-Saharan Africa. In this geography skills lesson, students examine the work of the Carter Center in Africa as they investigate the strengths and weaknesses of linguistic, tribal, and religious diversity. 

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