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Getting to the Core of World and State Geography

For Teachers 4th
Students create topography relief maps. In this geography skills lesson, students review geography core knowledge skills, design and make a state relief map, and compile a student atlas.
Worksheet
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Coming Home from the life of Langston Hughes

For Students 3rd - 12th
In this Coming Home from the life of Langston Hughes worksheet, students read the book Coming Home from the life of Langston Hughes and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 10 questions total.
Worksheet
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States Quizzes

For Students 5th - 8th
In this state postal code worksheet, students respond to 45 fill in the blank questions that require them to use the listed state postal codes as answers.
Lesson Plan
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Mexican Independence Day

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners realize that countries have celebrations unique to them and demonstrate their understanding of the concept of tradition. They identify a family tradition that is important to each of them and demonstrate their understanding of...
Lesson Plan
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Old Man River

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners place the four reservoirs of the Kansas-Lower Republican Basin correctly on a map adding creeks and rivers flowing into them. Students explain uses for the reservoirs.
Lesson Plan
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Nebraska Does Business with the World

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the connections between Nebraska and the international economy. They identify the countries involved in trade with Nebraska firms and investigate specific Nebraska companies that export and their international ties.
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What's Your Reference

For Teachers 7th - 9th
For this reference material worksheet, young scholars choose the correct reference for each question given. Students discover the differences in the materials found in the dictionary, the almanac, the atlas, the newspaper, and the...
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Subsidence/ Erosion

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students utilize prior knowledge about the Pontchartrain Basin. In this subsidence/erosion lesson, students study the chart on land subsidence and must them identify and find solution for problems caused by erosion.
Website
InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Mexico Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the magical world of Mexico. Learn about the history and culture of this diverse country as well as tour the country through pictures.
Handout
CRW Flags

Flags of the World: Hidalgo Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This Flags of the World site offers a short description of Hidalgo with an image of the flag.
Website
Other

Best Day: Attractions and Sightseeing in Mexico City, Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Major attractions in Mexico City, with pictures and brief descriptions.
Website
InterKnowledge Corp.

Mexico: History and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete history (with several pictures) of Mexico, including its major wars.
Graphic
Other

Mexico: Large Map

For Students 9th - 10th
Large map of Mexico, with major cities and neighboring countries (306K).
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: New Mexico

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of New Mexico including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
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Other

Cancun Pictures

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographs of Cancun, Mexico.
Graphic
Mex Connect

Mex connect.com: Map of Michoacan

For Students 9th - 10th
MexConnect offers a map of Michoacan that shows the locations of the major cities located within.
Graphic
Geographic

Mexico (Maps)

For Students 9th - 10th
Maps of Mexico, including one with major cities, and another with the Mexican states.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Rio Grande

For Students 9th - 10th
Read here about the infamous Rio Grande Rivers. This article includes information regarding its history and various facts and figures about it including its agriculture, major cities, dams and other issues.
Graphic
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Etc: Maps Etc: Mexico, Central America and the West Indies, 1852

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1852 of Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies. The map shows territorial boundaries at the time, including the Mexican States, capitals and major cities and ports, railroads, rivers, lakes, mountain systems, and terrain...
Graphic
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Mexico, 1906

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1906 of Mexico showing the states, major cities and towns, railroads, mountains, and coastal features. An inset map shows the City of Mexico and vicinity, including the lakes, railroads, mountains, and neighboring cities.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Mexico, 1902

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1902 of Mexico showing the states and state capitals, major cities and towns, trunk and secondary railroad lines, mountains, and coastal features. This map shows isotherms of mean annual temperature in degrees Fahrenheit, and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Mexico, 1904

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1904 of Mexico showing the states, major cities and towns, railroads, mountains, and coastal features. An inset map shows the island of Cuba. "Mexico is divided into twenty-seven States with two Territories and the federal...
Graphic
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Mexico, 1872

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1872 of Mexico, showing states and state capitals, major cities, towns, and ports, railroads, lakes and rivers, mountain systems, terrain, and coastal features. Steamship routes to major ports are shown, with distances marked...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Mexico, 1914

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1914 of Mexico showing the states and state capitals, major cities and towns, railroads, mountains, rivers, lakes, and coastal features of the country. A grid-key in the margin references the locations of states and...