Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Formation Of The Republic

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the formation of the Thirteen Colonies in the United States. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The teacher uses guiding questions in order to keep the research process going in the right...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Patchwork of the Planet

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars are taught how satellite images can be joined to make a picture mosaic. They use actual satellite images to make satellite mosaics regions of the United States. Students use a camera to photograph portions of a globe in...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Idaho

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this Idaho reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Changing Union

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders analyze a document and make assessment and historical prediction based on the text. In this establishment of American government lesson plan, 4th graders analyze a poem and discuss the climate of the Union in the early...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ski in Slovakia in Style

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners read a short article about the mountains and skiing in Slovakia. For this ESL lesson, students explore the reasons that skiing is a popular activity in Slovakia, then complete several short activities to reinforce the reading.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Here Comes The Sunfish

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this online quiz worksheet, students answer a set of multiple choice trivia questions about sunfish. Page has a link to answers.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Communication in Bees

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify and interpret a scientific investigation and a hypothesis through experimentation and testing a hypothesis. They identify what scientists hypothesized about the communication of stingless bees. Finally, 8th...
Graphic
Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: Mexico and Central America, 1900 a.d.present

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art this is a timeline of the history of Mexico and Central America with descriptions, dates and relevant images.
Website
WorldNews Network

Central America News

For Students 9th - 10th
An online newspaper recording recent news in Central American countries. Study what has happened today in the country of your choice.
Handout
Globio

Glossopedia: Central America

For Students 3rd - 8th
Connecting North and South America is a curving strip of land or isthmus that makes up the region of Central America. A bridge between Mexico and Colombia, Central America separates the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Learn about this...
Website
New York Times

New York Times: The Americas

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times covers the top stories emerging out of South and Central America.
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: Central America: Countries Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries of Central America.
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Other

Map Town: Maps for Central America

For Students 9th - 10th
Here are all seven Central American countries plus Mexico at a glance. Study a map or just general information about one of the countries.
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Online Exhibition: The Cultures and History of the Americas

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine some of the rare books, maps, prints and other artifacts in this online exhibition. The exhibition explores several themes on the cultures and history of the Americas. The collection focuses on the period of pre-contact through...
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That Quiz

That Quiz: Practice Test: Americas

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a practice test which allows users to test their geographical knowledge of the Americas.
Handout
Other

Tennessee Technological University: Civilization in Central America

For Students 9th - 10th
An outline of important civilizations in Central America that includes the Olmecs, the Maya, the Toltecs, and the Aztecs. The Aztec civilization is the focal point of the outline, which gives the major points concerning their culture in...
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: The Central America Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Take this 14 question geography quiz to test your knowledge of Central America.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Word Search: Geography of Central America and the Caribbean

For Students 9th - 10th
A fun word search game with terms from Central America and the Caribbean geography. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Central America and the Caribbean

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site, study the geography of the countries of Central America and the Caribbean. Facts such as flags, maps, exports, natural resources, and languages.
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Other

2 Go Global: Central America Map

For Students 9th - 10th
This large map shows the countries of Central America.
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Modern Latin America, 1808 Present

For Teachers 9th - 10th
MIT offers an exhaustive collection of materials covering Latin American culture and politics from 1808 through the present and is accompanied with homework/exam possibilities. Issues covered in lecture notes and readings include Latin...
Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Effort to Deport Central American Families

For Students 9th - 10th
Article reports on efforts of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deport families who were part of the surge of Central Americans who crossed into the U.S. illegally over the past two years.
Website
Lonely Planet

Lonely planet.com: Color Map of Nicaragua

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a great full color map of Nicaragua complete with cities, rivers and lakes detailed. Or you can choose the "zoom out" feature and see all of Central America and the Caribbean.
Interactive
Other

Seterra: North and Central America: Countries Map Quiz Game

For Students 6th - 8th
Test your knowledge and see if you can place all the countries in North America in their correct spot!

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