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Clothesline Sleuth

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the effect of North American colonization on human history. For this colonization lesson, 5th graders explore the global impact of colonization of North America. Students investigate the impact of geography on...
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Geography Words, Page 1

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this geography words and maps activity, students examine maps of North and South America. Students respond to 12 multiple choice questions regarding the maps.
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South American Outline Map

For Students 4th - 10th
In this blank outline map worksheet, students study the political boundaries of the continent of North America and those of the countries located there.
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Science 4 Inquiry

Edible Plate Tectonics

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Many people think they can't observe plate tectonics, but thanks to GPS, we know that Australia moves at a rate of 2.7 inches per year, North America at 1 inches per year, and the Pacific plate at more than 3 inches per year! Scholars...
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Traveling Through North America

For Teachers 2nd
Students identify places and landmarks in North America, specifically Canada and the United States, by using and constructing maps. Six lessons on one page; includes test.
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Capitals, Oceans, And Border States

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students investigate geography by completing games with classmates. In this United States of America activity, students examine a map of North America and identify the borders of Mexico and Canada as well as the Pacific and Atlantic....
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National Endowment for the Humanities

The War in the North, 1775–1778

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Using primary source documents, including maps, learners examine Revolutionary War events from 1775 to 1778. The focus here is on the challenges George Washington and the Continental army faced and how they persevered in spite of those...
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Tracing Our Own Family Pilgrimages

For Teachers K - 4th
The Pilgrims may have arrived in North America by way of the Mayflower, but chances are, your class members' ancestors came to the United States in another way. Guide them through an exploration of their own heritage, countries of...
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Christopher Columbus: The Man, the Myth, the Legend

For Teachers K
Learn more about maps by examining Christopher Columbus's voyage to the New World. Kindergartners will learn about basic map skills and how to identify the compass rose, oceans, and land masses. They will also discover the purpose of...
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Gopher It! Exploring German Cyberspace

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Young scholars are introduced to the Gopher research tools. In groups, they compare and contrast English and German services on the gopher servers. They create their own dictionary of computer related terms and spend time downloading...
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On the Road Again

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students trace the migration route of a gray whale. They color and label a map of North America, and using photocopy pictures of a gray whale, they move the whale along the migration route over a ten week period.
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Food on the Map

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students work together to examine the tastiest towns in the United States. After discovering the names of the equipment, they identify the seven continents. They take a survey and locate the cities and states of the foods mentioned.
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Bluebirds Project: Mapping Species

For Students 4th - 6th
For this bluebirds project:  mapping species worksheet, students create a map based on data for bluebirds in their area, then answer 5 questions about the mapping of the species.  This page has numerous links to helpful web resources.
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K12 Reader

Conflict Over North American Lands

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Readers are introduced to some of the conflicts that arose over land and resources in the Americas in a two-part cross-curricular comprehension worksheet that asks kids to study the article and then to use information provided to respond...
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Midwest Institute for Native American Studies

Introduction to Pre-Columbian Lessons

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Native peoples established civilizations all over Central and North America. Introduce native civilizations with a unit that promotes discussion, reinforces map skills, enhances reading comprehension, and exposes young historians to the...
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Indian Land Tenure Foundation

More Tribal Homelands

For Teachers K - 2nd
Here is a very fun idea that introduces young learners to how geographical location affects cultural development. They are introduced to four areas where Native Americans have lived in the past by reading stories and examining images....
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Empire and Identity in the American Colonies

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The American Revolution was born out of a European conflict that spilled over into North America—and the documents prove it! Using primary sources from the era of the French and Indian War, including British plans to try to unite its...
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North American Lakes, Rivers, Bays, and Seas Map Quiz

For Students 6th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz activity, learners respond to 25 identification questions regarding North American lakes, rivers, bays, and seas.
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Mexico and Central America Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this blank outline map activity, students study the political boundaries of Mexico and Central America. Each of the counties is labeled and the capital cities are starred.
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Central America Outline Map

For Students 4th - 9th
In this Central American political map instructional activity, students make note of national boundaries and capitals in this region of the world. National capital city locations are noted with stars.
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Discovery of America

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students examine the European conquest of North America. They participate in activities which allow them to discover the indigenous peoples of the region. They also place events in chrongological order.
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Canada Outline Map: Labeled

For Students 7th - 12th
In this blank outline map worksheet, students study the political boundaries of the North American country of Canada as well as those of the provinces located there. This map is labeled.
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Mexico Map

For Students 5th - 10th
In this blank outline map activity, students study the political boundaries of the North American country of Mexico. This map may be used in a variety of classroom activities.
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Mexico Outline Map 2

For Students 4th - 10th
In this outline map worksheet, students discover and investigate the North American country of Mexico. This blank outline map may be used for a variety of classroom activities.

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