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A Multicultural Study: Chinese New Year
Learners study the customs and beliefs of the Chinese people as they experience Chinese New Year; students become aware that they live on one planet but their festivals and holidays vary.
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Geography for Life: Using Five Skills
Students use the five skills of geography to reflect on a favorite learning activity. They consider if the activity had all five skills and if it didn't what could have been done to include those that weren't in it. The five skills are...
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World War II Geography
Students 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 were...
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Geography from Space
Students explore geography as seen from space. In this web-based lesson, students brush up on geography skills by identifying geographic locations based on satellite or aerial images and a brief clue.
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Our Country's Geography
Third graders study geography. In this United States landforms instructional activity, 3rd graders create a map of the U.S. made out of dough. They use various edible treats to mark the country's capital, the plains, the mountains and...
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Geography: why is Arkansas a great place to grow rice?
Second graders become familiar with the geography of Arkansas and analyze why it is a good place for certain crops to grow. In this rice lesson, 2nd graders list reasons Arkansas is a good place to grow rice. Students become familiar...
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Indus Valley Geography and Civilization
Students study the geographical features of the Indus Valley to determine how the location of this valley contributed to the growth of an ancient civilization. They work in groups to research the area before completing map work that...
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Five Themes of Geography
Young scholars explore the five themes of geography: place, region, interaction, location and movement. They create a Powerpoint presentation with separate slides for each of the themes.
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The Historical Geography of Mesopotamia
Students show how the geography of the Mesopotamia region has impacted the beginnings of civilization. They show how this area has long been the site of the rise and fall of great empires, and how the geography of this region has a lot...
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The Middle East- Geography
Students discover the geography of the Middle East. In this geography lesson, students use reference books and the Internet to research the geography of the Middle East. Students complete an activity sheet to match the capital cities...
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Treasure Hunt - Geography and Cultural Diversity along the Journey to the West
Learners work in groups and use treasure cards and maps to go on a treasure hunt to several regions in China. They prepare a presentation on the geography and culture of the area that they are assigned to.
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WORLD GEOGRAPHY
Middle schoolers identify and analyze map symbols and map grids by completing various worksheets and creating their own map using these skills. Students identify and analyze what latitude and longitude are on a map to play a game of...
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Teaching Elementary School Social Studies
Students identify possible social studies themes that can come from the video, "Voyage of Discovery". They list the five themes of geography. They develop elementary-level interdisciplinary unit plans for social study content. They...
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U.S. Geography- The Northeast
Learners investigate the geography of the Northeast states. In this map skills lesson, students are shown a map of the Northeast states and identify the state names and borders. Learners construct individual maps of the Northeast using...
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Urban Geography
For this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 28 short answer questions about urban geography. The reading that students should refer to in order to answer the questions is not included.
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Second Star To the Left and Straight On 'Till Morning" - Spreadsheet Driven Exploration of Pacific Asian Geography
Students explore the geography of Pacific Asia. The class is divided into two groups to participate in a role-play activity where they act as European explorers. Students utilize mathematics, spreadsheet and internet technology to make...
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Social Studies: International Food Fair
Students identify activities that promote social studies education and enjoy an international food tasting session. On food item sheets, they write the origins of the various food items. On a laminated world map, each cook circles the...
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Opening Doors to Social Studies with Children's Literature: The Desert Alphabet Book
Pupils explore the geography of the United States. In this social studies lesson, students identify the major deserts on a map of the United States.
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World Map and Globe-Equator, North Pole, and South Pole
Students identify the Equator, North Pole, and South Pole on a map. In this geography instructional activity, students use a world map and circle the North and South Pole. Students locate the Equator on a globe and use a map marker to...
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Regents High School Examination: Global History and Geography, January 2010
In this global history and geography standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 50 multiple choice, 1 essay, and 15 short answer questions that require them to review their knowledge of world history...
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Geography, Map Skills & the Internet:
Young scholars research various websites focusing on Italy while enhancing student utilization of computer, keyboards and the Internet. They discuss their findings on the geography, history, topography, and culture.
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Social Studies: Cultural New Orleans
Students observe the PBS film, "New Orleans," to explore such topics as race relations, cultural history, and urbanization. After examining n interactive map displaying the city at various dates in its history, students role-play as...
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Lesson Plan: Five Themes of Geography
After learning the five themes of geography, learners take an Internet trip and categorize information found into one of the five themes. They answer five questions about the places explored. That is about all there is to this lesson; it...
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Geography and Artifacts of Mexico
Students review the structure of government in Mexico and discuss how it is different than the United States. Using artifacts, they must label and identify the city or state in which the artifact originated. They use the artifact clues...
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