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We've got the whole world in our hands

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students explore spatial sense in regards to maps about the globe. In this maps lesson plan, students label oceans, locate the continents and poles, follow directions, and explain the symbols on a map.
Worksheet
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4th Grade Social Studies Quiz

For Students 4th
In this social studies learning exercise, 4th graders complete multiple choice questions about government, wars, natural resources, and more. Students complete 30 questions.
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Jaguar

For Students 3rd
In this proof reading learning exercise, 3rd graders identify the ten capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar errors in the five sentences.
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Introduction to the Globe

For Teachers K - 4th
Students investigate how to use a globe. In this map skills activity, students define what a globe is and locate the various continents on the globe. Students are also asked to locate the four oceans on the globe.
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The Great American Desert

For Students 5th - 6th
In this American deserts activity, students study the images and read the passages to learn about the 6 divisions in the American landscape: the Eastern lowlands, the Flood Plain, the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Pacific...
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Manifest Destiny

For Students 9th - 12th
For this Westward Expansion worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages which describe  Manifest Destiny and respond to 33 short answer questions.
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Protecting Land

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students complete the Protecting Land anticipation guide. They use Internet to research land ownership in Alaska.
Interactive
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Describing A Place - Part I The British Isles

For Students Pre-K - 6th
In this describing place instructional activity, students label the cardinal and ordinal directions on a compass rose using the drop-down menus. They complete a matching activity by matching an item from column C with one in A and B....
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Introduction to the World Map

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students identify the differences between maps and globes. In this map skills instructional activity, students are shown a globe and a map and recognize the differences. Students use post-it notes to locate several locations on the world...
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The American West-Knowledge Test

For Students 4th - 5th
In this American West worksheet, students complete a 24 questions test about the American West. Answers are included beneath questions on worksheet.
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SEEDS WE EAT

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Pupils identify seeds humans eat and do not eat. Students make seed collections, using common kitchen foods. Pupils display seeds from the foods they serve and discuss them with their guests. Students complete activities which identify...
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Where in the World? Oceans & Continents

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this geography worksheet, students answer 6 questions using a coded map as a reference, then students identify labeled geographic features.
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Reading Comprehension Skills: The Atlantic Ocean

For Students 5th - 7th
In this reading comprehension activity, students read a 2-page article regarding the Atlantic Ocean. Students respond to 10 true or false questions regarding the article.
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Getting to Know My World

For Teachers 1st
Students participate in hands-on activities using maps and globes to identify geographical features. Students use map legends to identify direction. Students locate oceans, continents, countries, states and cities. Handouts and...
Interactive
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Fact and Opinion 3: Post Test

For Students 4th - 6th
In this fact and opinion worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about facts and opinions where they identify sentences and identify facts or opinions. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Introduction to the World Globe

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine a globe and the world map to see what constitutes the differences. In this world map introductory lesson, students discuss what they see when they view the globe. Students then, look at a world map and compare the...
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Worksheet #19 Questions - Trade in the New World

For Students 7th - 8th
In this trade in the New World quiz worksheet, students test their knowledge on various historical terms in ten fill in the blank questions.
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Bison (American Buffalo)

For Students 4th - 5th
In this science worksheet, students read the facts sheet for the buffalo. They could use this for a class activity for classifying animals.
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Stamp Act

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders write about the Stamp Act and pretend they are being taxed by the British and write how they feel. In this Stamp Act lesson plan, 5th graders view a taxation simulation. 
Interactive
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The Road to Revolution: 1754-1775 (5)

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive history learning exercise, students respond to 19 matching questions regarding the events that led to the American Revolution. Students may check their answers immediately.
PPT
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Sunken Millions: The Way West

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Recover sunken treasure with this interactive PowerPoint! Break your class into two teams: the divers and the surfers. They'll work together to answer 20 multiple choice questions, reviewing major events that occurred during the 1800s....
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Columbus Day

For Students 7th - 8th
Use this Columbus day worksheet with your EL class. They will read or listen to a passage about Christopher Columbus, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, put sentences in...
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Uniform Design

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the military by examining their uniforms.  In this design lesson, students analyze the military uniforms from different locations and time periods.  Students create new ideas for current military uniforms.
Interactive
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Santa Fe, New Mexico

For Students 4th - 5th
In this vocabulary usage online/interactive worksheet, students use the words in the word bank to complete conversational sentences about Santa Fe, New Mexico. Students fill in 10 blanks and click the Check button to check their...