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Archaeology and Erosion

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study how erosion affects archaeology sites. In this investigative lesson, 6th graders construct a model of a pyramid using sugar cubes. They will investigate in groups how water, wind, and sunlight affects their model...
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Nationalities

For Students 9th - 12th
For this nationalities worksheet, students write the country that the person is from given their nationality. Students write 20 countries in the short answer format.
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Landlocked Countries Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students examine the chart that includes details about the population in 44 landlocked countries. Students identify the names of the countries in 5 minutes.
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Medieval African Kingdoms

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the geography and political history of West Africa. They role-play as applicants to a company that transports customers to any historic time period. Working in teams, they create promotional products encouraging...
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Probability

For Teachers 6th
In this mathematics worksheet, 6th graders identify what probability is and what it measures. They write the number of favorable and possible outcomes for each and display as a ratio.
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Prepositions in an Exotic Country

For Students 5th - Higher Ed
Through this activity, students can practice using prepositions. This is a difficult concept for both elementary and ESL students to grasp. Using this worksheet, students can get a better idea of when to use which preposition.
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The Country of Nigeria - Map Work

For Students 4th - 5th
In this map worksheet, students label 14 items on a map of Nigeria. They follow directions to label and color Nigeria, and the water-bodies and countries that surround it.
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What about Continental Drift?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research the Continental Drift by researching for evidence of continental movement. The teaching explains the theory of plate tectonics and the Earth's magnetic field. They conclude the lesson by watching the video of "In...
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Justice in America

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze primary sources for evidence of intent and purpose. In this American government lesson, 11th graders compose a one-page response explaining their understanding of "justice." Students read and examine quotes about...
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Deciphering the Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the textual meaning of the Declaration of Independence. In this Declaration of Independence lesson, students read and paraphrase the text of the document into modern-day language. Students also consider the meaning of...
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Drifting Continents

For Students 6th - 9th
In this plate tectonics worksheet, learners study the continents map and complete 8 short answer questions related to them. They predict what the Earth will look like millions from now.
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The Civilization of Mali

For Students 6th - 8th
In this ancient African civilizations worksheet, middle schoolers respond to 7 short answer questions about the civilization of Mali.
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Part-Part-Whole

For Teachers K - 1st
In this math worksheet, students color pictures to show that a whole number is a combination of two smaller parts. Students listen as their buddy demonstrates telling about the pictures, example: "I see one blue balloon and three red...
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Africa

For Students 5th - 7th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read that passage titled Africa and then answer the 11 questions about what they read.
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Climate and Change: Fitting the Facts Together and Acting on Them

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars examine climate change. In this current events lesson, students read the provided articles "Key Facts + Key Conclusions=0?" "Oil Companies Fund Climate Change Deniers," and "Acting on Climate Change Facts." Young scholars...
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Trekking to Timbuktu

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students view a television show to provide a context for conducting research into the location and culture of Timbuktu. The students complete a report on the subject in the form of a research paper.
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Trekking to Timbuktu: Timbuktu's Golden Age of Scholarship

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students access online information regarding education in Timbuktu and the mighty Songhai Empire. They write an essay comparing and contrasting the curriculum of the university at Sankore with that of their own school.
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Trekking to Timbuktu: Timbuktu's Golden Age of Scholarship

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study and identify the empire of Songhai through research and describe Timbuktu's role in its economy. They investigate how Timbuktu became an important spiritual and intellectual center of Islam. Students describe the Islamic...
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Niger

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Niger. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
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BBC

Bbc News: Niger Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Niger is a country on the edge of the Sahara desert. This BBC profile includes an overview of the country's history, demographic and economic facts, information on its leaders and a listing of its communications media.
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Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Niger

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Niger, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Niger

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in Niger in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Niger

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Niger. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Niger

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Niger. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...

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