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Social Studies: Cultural New Orleans
Students observe the PBS film, "New Orleans," to explore such topics as race relations, cultural history, and urbanization. After examining n interactive map displaying the city at various dates in its history, students role-play as...
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Europe Map
In this world geography worksheet, students study the map of Europe and locate the 48 countries within the continent. Students write the names on the provided lines.
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Washington, D.C. Map
Here is an outline map of Washington, DC. Some of the points of interest in the city are labeled, as are Maryland, Virginia and Arlington. There are plenty of important monuments and locations not identified, making for a good...
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Year 3 Geography
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the concepts found in Geography and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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My Top Interdisciplinary Social Studies Lesson Plans
Here are some top social studies lesson plans and activities which present concepts in a memorable fashion.
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What a Relief Map
Students create a map using cookie dough. In this geography activity, students research the physical features of a country, draw a diagram and design and create a map out of cookie dough.
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Compass Rose for the New Millennium
Sixth graders are introduced to the concepts of a compass rose and how it used in relationship to reading maps in geography. The activity is meant to build upon prior knowledge and skills.
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National Expansion
Students investigate the Manifest Denstiny. They explore how the idea was evident in 19th century American maps. Students brainstorm the relationships between maps and national expansion. They review a map from 1816 that called for...
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Name the States Worksheet 2
In this name the states activity, students examine 6 state map outlines and identify each of them by writing the state names and postal abbreviations.
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Name the States Worksheet 1
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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Name the States Worksheet 5
In this name the states activity, students examine 6 state map outlines and identify each of them by writing the state names and postal abbreviations.
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Introducing Europe
Provide your learners with a comprehensive introduction to Europe with this great set of worksheets. Map activities include matching European countries to their capitals and places on a political map, as well as...
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Symbols in My Eyes
Explore the hidden meanings behind the images on US currency with this elementary school instructional activity on symbolism. Starting with a class discussion about symbols, children go on to brainstorm different objects that...
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Geography Booklet
Sixth graders explore geography terms. Students use resources to find real examples of landforms in the world. They create a map showing the landform. students label the surrounding features, countries and states. Students use each...
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Mapping Community Values
Young scholars discuss the origin of various maps focusing on the values behind them. Students also explore how human needs and geography influence community settlement patterns. Young scholars extend learning by creating and mapping...
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The Roman Empire-Map Activity
In this Roman Empire worksheet, students complete a map activity in which they label and color civilizations, countries and physical features as instructed. There are no maps included.
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Holocaust Map Studies
Learners analyze maps and answer discussion questions related to WWI. In this geography instructional activity, students analyze historic maps to determine causes and effects of WWI in Europe. Learners read testimonies of Holocaust...
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Play Doh Map of Your State
Learners create a state map using Playdoh. In this hands-on state geography lesson, students work in groups to form a three-dimensional map of their state using Playdoh made at home following a (given) recipe. Learners use four...
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Waldseemüller’s Map: World 1507
Students take a closer look at historical maps. In this primary source analysis lesson, students examine the first world map produced by Martin Waldseemuller. Students complete the included map analysis worksheet and then write letters...
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Me on the Map Lesson 2
Students analyze and interpret maps, globes and geographic information systems to define and identify cities, counties, states, countries and continents to create a booklet called me on the map. They also determine and calculate the...
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Geography of China (Tibet): Dalai Lama Day Three of Five
Sixth graders research another culture. In this geography and culture lesson, 6th graders read about the geography of Tibet, compare the United States and Tibet, use various resources to research information about Tibet and discuss...
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Asia Map Quiz
For this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students examine the map that includes 26 Asian countries. Students match the 26 country names to the appropriate locations on the map.
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United States Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students examine the map that includes all 50 states of the United States. Students match the names of the 50 states to the appropriate places on the map.
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U.S. Geography for Children: The Northeast
In this map skills of the northeastern United States worksheet, students observe an outline map, locate and label the states, and designated landforms and bodies of water; and create symbols and a map key for sources of economy and other...