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Capitals of the World

For Students 6th - 8th
In this world capitals learning exercise, middle schoolers practice research skills as they identify the capital cities of the 20 countries listed.
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Capitals of the World

For Students 8th - 10th
In this geography learning exercise, students write the capitals of 20 countries. Countries include England, Portugal, Australia, and Canada.
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What about Continental Drift?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research the Continental Drift by researching for evidence of continental movement. The teaching explains the theory of plate tectonics and the Earth's magnetic field. They conclude the lesson by watching the video of "In...
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Deserts Crossword

For Students 9th - 10th
In this geography crossword puzzle, students answer twenty-one questions about deserts. Among the topics are plants, animals, and terrain.
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Test Your Research Skills Capitals of the World

For Students 6th - 8th
In this capital cities worksheet, students use their research skills to respond to 20 questions that require them to name the capital cities of the listed countries.
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Justice in America

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze primary sources for evidence of intent and purpose. In this American government instructional activity, 11th graders compose a one-page response explaining their understanding of "justice." Students read and...
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Deciphering the Declaration of Independence

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the textual meaning of the Declaration of Independence. In this Declaration of Independence lesson, students read and paraphrase the text of the document into modern-day language. Students also consider the meaning of...
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Istanbul

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the growing trade and tourist relationship between Greece and Turkey. They then research key event in Greco-Turkish history from each sides perspective to create political cartoons and a time line for classroom display.
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News: Climber Rescued from Dangerous Peak

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars discuss mountains and arrange a list of highest peaks into correct order. They read a news article about a climber rescued from Nanga Parbat. Working in groups they create a list of items needed for a mountain climbing trip.
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Words in the News: Climber Resuced From Dangerous Peak

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Pupils discuss information about the world's highest peaks. In groups, they work together to match new vocabulary words with their definitions. They read an article about resucing climbers from peaks and answering questions.
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Indus Valley Civilization

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore the history and geographic background of the Indus Valley. Student research the area and create a travel brochure based on the information.
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Lesson Plan on Map Skills for South Asia

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders observe and discuss an overhead transparency map of South Asia. In small groups, they label a blank map of South Asia, and listen to a lecture on the realm.
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Deserts Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this geography learning exercise, students complete a crossword puzzle referring all to deserts. They identify the various types of desert land and what plants and animals can survive in these lands. Also, students identify the people...
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Choices Program, Brown University

Choices: India and Pakistan in the Wake of the Mumbai Attacks

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Interactive lesson provides students with an opportunity to understand the circumstances surrounding the Mumbai terrorist attacks while examining the historical relationship between India and Pakistan. Note: Some media resources may not...
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PBS

Pbs: India and Pakistan: 60 Years of Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
Sixty years after becoming independent of British colonial rule, India and Pakistan are forging their own destinies, while they continue to have sporadic clashes over Kashmir. There are several news reports from August 2007 here, as well...
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PBS

Pbs: Negotiate Peace for India and Pakistan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan that studies the conflict between India and Pakistan. In this lesson students will be trying to broker peace between the two countries. This lesson provides standards and videos to help students understand the conflict.
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Royal Geographical Society

Royal Geographical Society: India: Pictures of the Past

For Students 3rd - 6th
View photographs and quotes about India's turbulent history, particularly Partition.
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University of California

Ucla: Manas: British India

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the British presence in India, 1600-1947, from university professor Vinay Lal. Includes links to related topics, such as the British East India Company, and to biographical details of many key figures from this period in...
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Stanford University

Stanford History Education Group: India Partition

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which students use primary sources to evaluate the plan to partition India in 1947. Lesson plan, PowerPoint and original documents are included.
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Aaron Shepherd

The Gifts of Wali Dad, a Tale of India and Pakistan

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A reader's theater version of a folktale from India and Pakistan adapted by children's book author Aaron Shepard from his picture book "The Gifts of Wali Dad." For 15 players, ages 8-13, it contemplates questions of generosity....
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Story of Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Award-winning interactive encyclopedia on the history of Pakistan -- now one of the largest sources of information on the subject. Find a time period, browse the timeline, select from a list of historical figures, or search for your...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Country Study: India

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive site from the Library of Congress that covers all kinds of topics about India. Includes a very detailed history of British India under "Company Rule, 1757-1857," "The British Raj, 1858-1947," and "Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-59."...
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PBS

Pbs: Independent Lens: Project Kashmir

For Students 9th - 10th
PROJECT KASHMIR attempts 'to navigate the treacherous maze of occupation, insurgency, unrest, censorship, and religious animosity'. The beauty of Kashmir is captured as India and Pakistan continually fight over Kashmir making daily life...
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My Learning

My Learning: Journey Through India and Pakistan

For Students 9th - 10th
Normally when we think of public art we think of something displayed outside in a stationary position. Not so in the case of Pakistan! Check out their decorated trucks discovered traveling on the Grand Trunk Road.

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