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Thinking Critically about Geography

For Students 4th - 6th
In this map reading worksheet, students answer 2 critical thinking questions about a map shown. Page has links to additional resources.
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A Study of Alaska

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Young scholars explore Alaska. This lesson is gearing mostly for students who live in Alaska.
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The Influence of Physical Geography

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils 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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Tissue Paper Geography

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Students explore geographic features of the desert and apply their understanding of the topography of the desert by creating a tissue paper painting.
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Blank Map of Canada

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Canadian geography activity, students use a blank map of Canada to color and label important geographical features and cities. Students will need to do their own research before labeling this map.
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North America Outline Map

For Students 5th - 10th
In this blank North America outline map worksheet, students study the political boundaries of the continent. This outline map may be used for a variety of geographic activities.
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Basic Geography of Canada

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners identify different geographical locations in Canada by using an Atlas. In this geography of Canada lesson plan, students locate features such as rivers, lakes, cities, provinces, and more.
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Africa Political Map

For Students 6th - 8th
For this blank outline map worksheet, middle schoolers explore the political boundaries of the continent of Africa, the countries located there, and label other geographic features.
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The Gift of the Nile: Egypt and its River

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students begin with a piece of a puzzle that shows an artifact from ancient Egypt. They find others who have pieces that go with their puzzle piece. Students work in these groups to construct a relief map of the Nile River Valley.
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Tears of Joy Theatre Presents Anansi the Spider

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Accompany the African folktale, Anansi the Spider, with a collection of five lessons, each equipped with supplemental activities. Lessons offer multidisciplinary reinforcement in English language arts, social studies, science,...
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Social Studies: Religions and Folktales of India

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine the world's major religions, focusing on India as presented in folktales. They take notes while reading the stories and retell them orally. Students research belief systems and write one-paragraph reflections about them.
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Condon National Bank

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Use maps, readings, and photographs to analyze the historic, cultural, and social conditions surrounding the activities of the Dalton brothers and their gang. Learners identify how the residents of Coffeyville defended themselves against...
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London Quiz 2

For Students 6th - 12th
For this London worksheet, students answer short answer questions about the geography and history of London. Students answer 10 short answer questions.
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"Yarning" About Latitude and Longitude

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners identify various locations using latitude and longitude. In this map skills instructional activity, students use yarn and labels to create a "human globe." Learners identify the Prime Meridian, the Equator, and Northern and...
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Geography of South America

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students explore South America. For this geography skills lesson, students watch a video about the geographical features of the continent. Students complete worksheets on the topic.
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Geography of the Roman Empire

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, students research regions of the Roman Empire and present their finding to their classmates. Students also use an interactive map to practice placement of the regions within...
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World Landforms

For Students 4th - 12th
In this blank outline map worksheet, students note the major landforms of the 7 continents of the world on a Robinson projection map.
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The Physical Geography of South Asia

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students describe the physical forces that formed and shaped the Himalaya, then discuss the physical geography of Mount Everest and how it influences the routes climbers take to the summit.
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World: Continents

For Students 3rd - 12th
In this blank outline map worksheet, students note the political boundaries of the continents of the world on a Robinson projection map.
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Into the Deep

For Teachers 4th - 7th Standards
Take young scientists into the depths of the world's ocean with the second lesson plan of this three-part earth science series. After first drawing pictures representing how they imagine the bottom of the ocean to appear, students...
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Mystery State #32

For Students 5th - 7th
There is no better way to start a lesson, than with a good problem-solving activity. Give your class the chance to see if they can use each of the five clues to determine the name of mystery state number 32. Hint: It's the eastern most...
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Mystery State # 39

For Students 6th - 8th
Which state will be the answer to the five clues today? After considering each clue, learners will name the mystery state. If your class can determine which state was home to Chief Sitting Bull, they'll be able to answer South Dakota. 
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Travel Brochure Project

For Teachers 6th - 10th Standards
Designing a travel brochure is a classic project that will help your class members develop a variety of skills, such as researching informational texts, designing creative visual products, and communicating what you have learned.
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U.S. and Canada: How are We the Same? How are We Different?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Get high school geographers to compare and contrast Canada and the United States. They begin by drawing a freehand map of North America, then complete readings to gain insight into Canada. The text is not provided; however, another text...