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Magnitude vs Intensity
Students use a zipcode map to locate earthquake experiences based on the Modified Mercalli Scale. They discuss the difference of the magnitude of an earthquake compared to the intensity of the shaking it causes.
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Building a Nation
Pupils research the factors and events which lead to the creation of Canada. Using the internet, they participate in a "Confederation Review Conference" to discover how the country can best serve its citizens. They analyze current issues...
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Labeling a Map of Australia
Third graders label a map of Australia. Using the internet, they research the history and maps of the continent and print a blank map. They review on how to use a compass rose and legend. In groups, they create a brochure to share...
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River Study
Students explore a stream in their area and show the class the topographic map of the stream. They locate the topographic map and name the streams, lakes and ponds in their watershed. They write a paragraph about their stream and...
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Rainwater Harvesting, A Practice for Puerto Rico?
Students identify the various sources of water in Puerto Rico. In groups, they research the various ways people in the country gather their water. They also analyze the reasoning behind water catchment systems to end the lesson.
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U.S. History: Industrialization and Entrepreneurship
Eleventh graders investigate industrialization and explain how laissez-faire policies influenced entrepreneurship. On bubble maps, 11th graders locate causes of industrialization. In an activity/demonstration, students role-play as...
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Canadian Crossword
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students read 8 clues about Canadian locations on the map and the culture of Canadian people. This would be difficult for U.S. students, as there is no word bank.
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Greenwich
In this literacy activity, students complete a transcript that is based upon the geographical location of Greenwich. There is also a search for numbers that are found in the text.
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Socials Word Search Puzzle
In this language arts instructional activity, learners study 32 words in a word bank, then locate them in a word search puzzle. There is no apparent connection between the words and the meaning of the title is not known. Note: Several...
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Number The Stars Geography
In this social studies worksheet, middle schoolers look for the location of Denmark and then color the continents of Europe and North America.
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Food of China
In this geography and culture instructional activity, students research the foods that are popular in China. They fill in two charts; one with major food products of China and one that names some of the popular foods of China. They...
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Questions for Dancers- Interviewing
In this interview activity, students locate someone in their community who does traditional dances. They interview dancers using the questions listed.
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Memorial Day Word Search
In this word search about Memorial Day worksheet, learners refer to the word bank to identify and find words. Students locate 40 words.
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Prisoner of War Camps In Japan
In this Japanese war camps worksheet, learners read a one page text with details and photographs about the location of war camps in Japan and the treatment of the prisoners. There are no questions to answer.
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Why Did America Lose the Vietnam War?
In this Vietnam study guide instructional activity, students locate reasons that the United States lost the Vietnam War. Students respond to 3 short answer questions based on their instructional activity as well as their textbook reading.
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Life in Space: International Space Station
Students explore the potential challenges of living in space. In this investigative lesson students search the Internet to locate 16 nations that are working together to build the Independent Space Station, then they divide into...
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The Mosaic School
Learners complete activities to learn about world cultures. In this multicultural lesson, students define the terms diversity, culture, and mosaic. Learners research their family's country of origin and complete activities using the...
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US Election: Barack Obama
In this Barack Obama worksheet, students read 2 pages of basic information about President Obama, then complete true/false questions, locate sight words in the selection, complete fill-in-the-blank questions and a word search.
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A Long Way from Home: A Hands-on Geography Lesson about World War II
Students build World War II directional signs. In this World War II lesson, students explore the geographic locations of the war as they analyze primary sources and conduct research regarding places of significance in the war. Students...
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Olympic Mascot Lesson
Young scholars investigate the 1968 Olympics by identifying their mascots. In this Olympic history instructional activity, students participate in a group activity where they match countries with their representative mascots....
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Housing Arrangements of the Elderly in Canada
Students examine housing for the elderly in Canada. For this sociology lesson, students analyze Canadian Census data to find out what type of housing seniors of the country live in.
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Amazon Rainforest Unit
Students study the Amazon Rainforest. In this geography skills lesson, students complete assigned textbook reading on the region and then complete an Internet activity that requires them to identify countries in the region as well as...
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Maps as Models of Earth
Eighth graders use different types of maps to find locations and surface features. For this map-reading lesson students use a compass to find direction.
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Texas, Our Texas
Students explore U.S. geography by completing a coloring activity in class. In this Texas history lesson, students utilize the web to locate Texas on a map of the U.S. Students view a PowerPoint presentation which showcases the state...