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Sanctuary: Quail Island Banks

For Teachers 4th - 10th
Students explore visual arts by examining a diorama in class. In this geography lesson, students examine an island off the coast of New Zealand and identify the physical attributes of the land. Students answer study questions...
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Sanctuary: Quail Island Banks Peninsula

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars explore world geography by creating a 3D diorama. In this New Zealand land form instructional activity, students examine color images of New Zealand's wildlife and discuss the different elements inside them. Young...
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A Powerpoint Presentation On Sustainability

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are introduced to the important geography concept of sustainability by looking at the Roseau River floods of 2002. They discuss the impact of humans on the environment. They explain how sustainability relates to everyday geography.
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Countries of the World

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students identify countries on a world map. In this map skills lesson, students define the word "country" and use post-it notes to locate several countries on a world map.
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Identifying Island Countries

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students discover the definition of an island and identify island countries around the world. In this geography lesson, students determine the characteristics of an island. Finally the students will identify specific island countries,...
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Cuba Student Learning Outcomes (2016)

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Shared ResourceSummary of course, Cuba: War and Peace. Students (8-12+) will understand the key geopolitical, historical, social and internal dynamics of U.S-Cuba relations, 1895-present.  Learners evaluate the role of geography, imperialism,...
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Geography Walk

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students observe the physical features around their school and the school neighborhood. They take a walk around the school, discuss how areas change according to the seasons, and create a drawing of the physical and human features of a...
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Basic Ideas of Geography

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars understand that geography helps one to see links with people and places across the country and around the world. Four key ideas of geography are studied.
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Lesson 2: Geography Determines History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students describe the geographic location of the Creek War and analyze the importance of geographic location in planning battles. They debate the relavence of the statement: geography determines history.
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Geography and Runaway Journeys Lesson Plan: The Great Dismal Swamp

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students examine the geography of swamps and the Great Dismal Swamp. They research primary accounts, period literature, and analyze how fugitive slaves lived in the swamps.
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The Geography of American Communities

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students, in groups, describe the geography of Los Angeles using information from local places and street names.
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Geography: African Floor Maps

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students explore the African continent and identify the various countries there. They examine the history, geography, environment, and inhabitants of the countries. Students create maps of Africa using a variety of materials.
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Geography Golf

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students practice their knowledge of states and capitals while at the same time working on motor skills. This activity also promotes working together in small groups.
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Using Local Geography to Make Maps

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars research, create, and present a scale representation of the county in which they live.
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State Maps

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students work together in small groups to create a state map. They include specific details about the state. They share the information with the class and the map is hung on the wall.
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Geography: Water, Water Everywhere

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discuss flooding and its causes. They view a Powerpoint presentation about floods and prevention methods. After creating a model with clay and pans, they investigate river behavior in various terrains with different amounts of...
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Diversity Geography

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research another country and its people.  In this diversity lesson, students work in groups to research an assigned country and develop a short oral report.  Students use diversity beans to represent the people of...
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Geography and Climate

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate geographical locations and their own personal experiences with the environment.  In this environmental identification instructional activity, students participate in a match game using certain environmental and...
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Instruments From Around the World

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
How much does the environment affect how and what man creates? Children explore the effect of the environment on primitive man as they research raw materials from a specific location. They use their findings to write a short essay about...
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Teacher Notes

For Teachers 10th
Gathering information, distinguishing between arguments, preparing an oral presentation; these skills are fostered as 10th graders explore aspects of global trade and politics. They use the Internet to gather information about NATO, The...
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European Explorer IMovie

For Teachers 5th
Film is a wonderful way to communicate any concept or idea. Fifth graders will use IMovie and GarageBand software to create a IMovie about one of eight European explorers. They will chose an explorer, research his travels and life, then...
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COVID-19: Globalization and Economic Impact

For Teachers 9th - 12th
How does COVID-19 affect a global economy? The final installment in a three-part series explores the economic impact of the illness on a global scale. High school historians discuss globalization and analyze sources of data to understand...
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Who Built the Ohio Earthworks?

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students identify relationships between geography or climate and locations of prehistoric sites. They describe the resourcefulness of prehistoric cultures who had to depend upon raw materials in their environment to survive.
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Arkansas State Mineral: Quartz Mineral

For Teachers 7th - 8th
The quartz crystals found in the mountains of Arkansas are among the purest and clearest in the world! This lesson has middle schoolers focus on this state mineral of Arkansas as they study the state's geography. A fun game is...

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