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Alberta And Saskatchwan: the View in 1905

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students analyze the differences between maps 1905 and current maps of Alberta and Saskatchewan. They use maps from the Canadian Council for Geographic Education to complete a guided inquiry. This lesson also has many extension activities.
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The Odyssey Lesson 2

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders read and discuss part 1 of The Odyssey and create a mind map and visual images to represent vocabulary. In this reading lesson plan, 9th graders are introduced to poetry, and the Hero Cycle.
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World Climate Growing Zones

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students create a map showing where crops would be grown around the world. In this crops lesson plan, students show how the world climate would produce different parts of the world at different times. Students fill out worksheets.
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Community Map of The Giver

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students read "The Giver" after finishing the unit on inventions and inventors. Using the information in the novel, they develop a geographic map illustrating the community in the story. They identify human and physical features and...
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Some Like it Cold: Canada's Northern Communities

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine cultures close to the arctic circle. In this geography lesson, 5th graders consider the impact of climate on cultural development of arctic communities. Students research a given community and present their findings...
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Nutrition: How important is rice to the world?

For Teachers 4th
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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Mayan History

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine Mayan contributions to the world. In this Mesoamerican culture lesson plan, students view a slideshow about the Maya and then peruse books about the accomplishments of the culture. Students...
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Finding Your Spot in the World

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students practice locating places on a Thomas Brothers map. In this map skills lesson, students locate places on the map of where their ancestors are from and then practice finding various community places on a map. Students graph the...
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Building a Topographic Model

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the features of a topographic map. They make paper models that portray, in three-dimensions, features represented by contour lines on a topographic map. Students demonstrate different elevations shown on a...
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Asking For Directions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students draw a map of their surrounding area using appropriate landmarks and identifying characteristics. Students ask for and give directions to locations found on their maps to their partner. This lesson is intended for students...
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Examine the Trees in Your Community Forest

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine selected tree species. In this tree lesson, 12th graders examine twenty selected tree species, identify them, and correctly map out the trees in the area.
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Babar's Travels

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read the story The Story of Babar and have a class discussion about his travels, discuss their families, design a map, pick music, and more. In this cross curricular musical lesson plan, students create a music map for each of...
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Geography of China

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research Chinese dynasties and write papers on them. They conclude by making comparisons between eastern and western cultures.
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Aztec History

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Learners explore facets of Aztec history. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students map landmarks in Mexico, read excerpts from The Sad Night: The Story of an Aztec Victory and a Spanish Loss, by Sally Mathews and design concept...
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Metis

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the Metis culture.  In this Metis living lesson plan, 4th graders read Things I did Last Summer by Martin Shulman and discuss the life of the main character, Bonnie.  Students recreate their favorite...
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French Cheese

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars discover how cheese in France is made. Using the internet, they read articles about the importance of cheese in the French culture. They identify the various French cheeses and locate the areas in France that manufacture...
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An Ancient Greek and Roman Festival

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders label a map of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations and do a written report on one element of these two cultures. They participate in discussions of food, farming, daily life and government (among others). Students use the...
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Treaties- Grade 7

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine treaties pertaining to the Canadian natives. In this Canadian history lesson, 7th graders research and discuss the negotiations that took place between the First Nations cultures and the Canadian government over...
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Who Were the Settlers?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine why people move from one country or area to another. Using photographs, they analyze the culture and lifestyles of people pictured in the image. They research and explain the daily experiences of the settlers to...
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Caribbean Islands

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discover the characteristics of the Caribbean Islands. After being read a story, they use maps to locate the locations mentioned. They recall the sequence of events in the story and identify the cultural traits and...
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Seven Wonders of the World: The Great Pyramids

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students explore the Great Pyramids. In this lesson on Egyptian culture, students use primary sources to examine Egyptians. Students will design and draft blue prints of their own pyramid.
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Country Project

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research any part of the United States that they want to know more about. This may include the culture, food or people. They have to present their information to the class, display a visual aid and write a paper on the...
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Making Democracy Work for Everyone, 1877-1904

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students investigate the culture of the post Reconstruction South. They participate in a jigsaw research activity, conduct Internet research on an assigned topic, and write a report to present to the class.
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Technology in the Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers in French class practice using the Internet to research information. After researching a region in France, they used the information to create a PowerPoint presentation. They present their slides to the class and discover...

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