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Curated OER

Globe Lesson 13 - When the Day Changes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the patterns of day and night. In this geography skills lesson plan, students read brief selections and examine diagrams that note the transition of day and night around the world. Students respond to the questions...
Lesson Plan
iCivics

Tribal Government: High School

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Did you know there are 567 federally recognized American Indian and Native Alaskan tribes and villages in the United States alone? The resource helps break down the complexities of many different tribal societies to explain the concept...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Understanding: Geography

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students explore their neighborhoods. In this geography instructional activity, students make a map of their neighborhood. They must include a key, natural terrain, buildings and streets. They also write a descriptive paragraph about...
Unit Plan
Curated OER

Feudal Japan and the Geography of Japan

For Teachers 5th
Students recognize that the feudal times of Japan changed the lives of its people.In this Japanese history and geography lesson, students understand how Japan's geography in the ring of fire and its strong feelings of honor and duty have...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geography: Caribbean

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research and view a video on the geography of the Caribbean. In this Caribbean geography lesson, students go on an imaginary trip to the Caribbean and write postcards and letters telling of their trip. Students will include...
Worksheet
Curated OER

States/Capitals L-N: Matching

For Students 5th - 8th
In this geography practice worksheet, students match the 17 listed states to the appropriate 17 listed capital cities located in the United States.
PPT
Curated OER

States and Capitals

For Teachers 5th
This map skills PowerPoint features an interactive states and capitals game. The object of the game is to identify the capital cities of each of the 50 states. The excellent presentation includes United States maps, game directions, and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

World War II Geography

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the geography of Europe. In this World War II lesson, students study and represent countries involved in the war as they participate in a simulation that requires them to discuss war events and how their countries...
Organizer
Curated OER

Africa: Geography Concept Map

For Students 6th - 9th
In this geography skills worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer where they list African countries and their geographic features, languages spoken, natural resources, and historical facts.
Interactive
Curated OER

Geography of the Middle East

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive social studies worksheet, students answer 9 multiple choice questions regarding the geography of the Middle East. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Scale Skills

For Students 5th - 8th
In this mapping skills learning exercise, students read an excerpt that describes three different types of scales and how to calculate distance on a map. They respond to two short answer questions using the map provided on the sheet and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Contour and Cross-Section Skills

For Students 7th - 12th
In this geography worksheet, learners identify the Wolf Creek Crater and how it was formed. They examine a contour map given of how the crater would look from above. Then, pupils use a ruler to draw lines as on the graph to the side....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Beyond Demographics

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study the culture of the Dominican Republic. In this Peace Corps lesson, students watch, "Destination: Dominican Republic." Students also examine primary source materials on the nation and discuss their findings.
Activity
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Patterns in the Distribution of Lactase Persistence

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
We all drink milk as babies, so why can't we all drink it as adults? Examine the trend in lactase production on the world-wide scale as science scholars analyze and interpret data. Groups create pie charts from the data, place them on a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Social Studies in Five Shared Reading Lessons: Geography

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
After several short 15-minute mini-lessons, your learners will gain an understanding of the characteristics of a non-fiction text. Using the book Map It by Elspeth Leacock, your class will become acquainted with non-fiction terms...
Lesson Plan
Space Awareness

The Sun Compass of the Vikings

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
Evidence shows the Vikings likely navigated by using a simple sundial to find their course. Videos, a short story, and discussion help bring this time period to life as they study European history with a hands-on experiment. Scholars...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Map Skills

For Teachers 3rd
Thirds graders reinforce that a map is a drawing that shows what a place looks like from above. They use a map key and symbols to create a map of the school and its neighborhood.
Lesson Plan
Civil War Trust

Contrasting the North and South before the War

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Learners create a standing cube with four panels that display information on the North and South's economy, geography and climate, society, and means of transportation before the Civil War. Through discussion and reading...
Unit Plan
Latin America Network Information Center

Urbanization

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Brazil's population has been changing dramatically in the last century. Study the causes of Brazilian urbanization, including industrialization and and migration, and the implications for the country of the populations'...
Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Perfect Postcards: California

For Teachers 4th Standards
It's time to hear about some adventures in travel! The Transcontinental Railroad changed life and travel in the United States during the 1800s. Practicing online research skills, pupils discover the features they would like to visit on...
Activity
Fremont Unified School District

4th Grade California Relief Map Project

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Bring life to your next California geography lesson with this great project! Learners design a three-dimensional wall relief map of California, painting and decorating regions using a variety of materials and labeling major geographical...
AP Test Prep
College Board

2004 AP® Human Geography Free-Response Questions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Human geography involves everything from why people build factories along the United States-Mexico border to how land-use patterns and demographics are related. So, how do test-takers put it all together? Focused questions from an AP...
Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Pilgrim and Wampanoag Daily Life

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd Standards
A lesson looks at the Pilgrims and Wampanoag tribe during the first Thanksgiving. Scholars compare and contrast information presented by an online activity then discuss their findings. Learners examine the two group's daily routines and...
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Channel Islands Film

Once Upon A Time (Saxipak’a): Lesson Plan 1

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
As part of a study of the history of the Chumash on California's Channel Island chain, class members view the documentary Once Upon a Time, respond to discussion questions, and create a timeline for the different waves of migration.

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