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Introduction to Maps
Students investigate different types of maps and their purposes. In this mapping lesson students complete a worksheet, participate in a class discussion and do a hands on activity.
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The UK and the Republic of Ireland
In this maps worksheet, students label the cities and countries of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland and answer a short answer questions. Students complete 4 activities.
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Naming the States of the U.S
Fifth graders study the 50 states on a map. In this social studies lesson plan, 5th graders identify the names of the states and location. Additionally, students work in small groups to name and locate as many states as they can on a...
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Images of Katrina
Students use maps and online data to find specific geographic areas. In hurricane Katrina lesson plan students use aerial photographic imagery to see some impacts of hurricane Katrina.
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Watershed
Students study watersheds and use topo maps to help explore where they are located. In this watershed lesson students delineate their watershed on their own.
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" Where in the World is Your Blood Type?
Students explore a map of the worldwide distribution of blood types and observe the patterns. In this blood type lesson students conduct a lab and determine the geographic distribution of the different blood types and determine a...
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Dig Into Ireland
Students study Ireland and its distinctive culture. In this exploring Ireland activity students view a program on Ireland, answer questions then divide into groups and research the Irish connection.
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Understanding a Geological Map
Students identify different types of maps and observe a geological map. In this geology lesson students create a replica map of a geological area that includes a key.
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Seismic Calendar
Students discover how often earthquakes happen in a region of their choice. In this science lesson plan, students use online resouces to help them do their investigations. Students make their own map of their region and show how many...
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How Do Cartographers Find Points on a Map?
Ninth graders describe latitude and longitude and how they may be useful to find things on a map. In this cartography instructional activity students divide into groups and devise a coordinate system that can be used to communicate...
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Pangaea Puzzle
Students explore plate tectonics and the formations of the Earth's surface and why maps are distorted. In this Earth's surface lesson plan students complete a lab and answer questions.
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Tree Inventory and Map Project
In this tree inventory and map project worksheet, students follow the directions on how to take inventories of trees and create a map from it. Students follow 4 sets of directions.
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Nutrition: How important is rice to the world?
Fourth graders point out places on a map that grow rice around the world. In this rice growing lesson plan, 4th graders read about the importance of rice and use a map to see where it comes from.
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Gilligan's Island
Students investigate topographical maps and match actual landforms to them. In this topographical maps activity students create "Gilligan's Island" to scale then answer questions about it such as what the highest elevations is and...
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Map Maker Map Maker
Students create their own maps. For this map making lesson, students go to Microsoft Word and create a chart. They label directions, buildings, streets, and distance.
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Creating a Map of France
In this crating a map of France activity, students find and label important parts of France, bodies of water, mountains and surrounding countries.
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Where in the world is...
Students identify locations around the world. In this mapping lesson, students place tag board pieces with names of locations on a wall map of the world. Initially, students identify states, then cities, then continents,...
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Landscape Picture Map- The Earth's Surface
Students discuss different landscapes. For this map lesson, students describe what they see when they travel between home and school. Students use a landscape picture map to locate the places or objects they see.
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United States Map- Rivers
Students learn about rivers. In this maps lesson, students describe rivers and what human activities take place in a river. Students use a map to locate the rivers in the United States.
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Matching the Globe with the Map
Students examine how to use a globe. In this globe and map comparison lesson plan, students discuss how the globe and map are alike when looking at Africa and Antarctica. Students investigate shapes and sizes of globes versus maps.
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Landscape Picture Map
Students identify a neighborhood on a Landscape Picture Map. In this geography lesson plan, students discuss the characteristics of their neighborhood and identify their neighborhood on a Landscape Picture Map. Students use post-it notes...
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The Globe and World Map
Students explore how to use maps for travel. In this map skills lesson, students read the text, With Love from Gran and discuss the places the character traveled. Students list the names of each city and country on chart paper.
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Seven Wonders of the World
Students recognize "The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World." In this world history lesson, students research various architectures on the Internet and construct a PowerPoint presentation.
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First Word: Map
In this word recognition worksheet, students trace the word map, write it independently, and identify it in a group of other words.