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Tooling Around Arizona: Reading Arizona Maps

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars research Arizona maps. In this map lesson plan, students discuss map titles, scales, directions, elevation, and symbols. The class will examine topography, landforms, and rivers found on an Arizona map.
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Expanding Children's Geographic and Economic Worlds

For Teachers K - 1st
Young scholars learn their addresses and gain a sense of connection between their neighborhood and the rest of the world and the universe.
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Ticky Goes to Jr. Map School

For Teachers 1st
First graders sing "We All Live Together," by Greg and Steve. They look at a map and sing the "Soggy Waffle Song" to study about the compass rose. Students write N, E, S, W on the borders of paper that goes under a 100's chart. The...
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WORLD GEOGRAPHY

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify and analyze map symbols and map grids by completing various worksheets and creating their own map using these skills. Students identify and analyze what latitude and longitude are on a map to play a game of Bingo....
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Introduction to World Religions - Christianity

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore Christianity. In this world religions lesson plan, 6th graders listen to a lecture about the attributes of the religion and then listen to and then conduct independent research on Christianity. Students also...
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Weather Maps

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret information on a weather map in order to construct a graph, and discuss how the weather impacts their lives.
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Voyage to the New World

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the exploration of the New World. They write a descriptive account of the first encounter between Europeans and Native Americans, analyze and label maps, plot Columbus's journey on a map, and write a chapter summary.
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Mapmaker, Make Me a Map!

For Teachers K - 1st
Students are introduced to the state quarter program and examine the Colorado state quarter. They locate Colorado on a map and create a map with a key. They discuss the state motto and examine pictures of the state's geographical features.
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European Union Map Quest

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify countries of the European Union. They locate countries of Europe on a map and pair with a student to complete a blank map of Europe. They label each country and complete worksheets for the European Union. They...
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Maps, Maps, and More Maps

For Teachers 1st
First graders create a map and display an understanding of the cardinal directions. In this map skills lesson, 1st graders listen to stories where a map would come in handy, create their own map, and use the cardinal directions accurately.
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World Map and Globe - Lesson 1 Introduction to the Globe

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore the earth with maps and globes. For this map lesson, students use maps and globes to locate oceans and continents.
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Rhythmic Travel Around the World

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore and play rhythm sticks while listening to songs from around the world. They locate the countries of origin on a map, and tap their rhythm sticks to the beat of the music.
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Map Skills

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students construct a road map using map pieces precut by the teacher. They apply geometric terms such as rotation and turns. Students apply the use of ordinal directions. They apply a variety of map keys.
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Map Your House

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners are introduced to the concepts of maps as scale models of the whole. After a brief lecture on creating and using an accurate scale when drawing and reading a map. They create a scale drawing of the floorplan of their homes.
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Map Skills Worksheet 5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this map skills practice worksheet, students practice reading a legend as they respond to 12 short answer questions regarding a legend and a map.
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A Road Map for the Roman Empire, Ca. 250 CE

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars consider how empires are created and sustained, examine Peutinger Table as a whole and in detail as tool of empire for Rome, c. 250 CE, create ancient time-distance travel chart that synthesizes series of strip maps, and...
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Map Projections

For Teachers K - 12th
Students view examples of various map projections using a website. Students record differences between the map projections. Students discuss uses for the various map projections and the differences between the maps they viewed. ...
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The Physical World: Continents and Oceans

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this world map activity, study the map of the continents and oceans. Students label each of the 12 sections of the world map.
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Rivers, Maps, and Math

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use maps to locate and label the major rivers of North and South America. Using the internet, they identify forests, grasslands, mountain ranges and other landforms on the continents as well. They compare and contrast the...
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Landscape Picture Map - Lesson 8 (K-3)

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Pupils explore the functions of landscape picture maps. In this geography skills lesson, students examine a landscape picture map and identify buildings on the map where people are employed. Pupils also participate in a discussion...
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AMERICAN INVOLVEMENT IN WORLD WAR II: THE PACIFIC THEATER 1941-1945

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders describe roles of key figures in the Pacific Theater of war during World War II.  In this American History lesson, 10th graders research key events of the Pacific Theater of War during World War II.  Students analyze...
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Propaganda During World War I

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders consider how propaganda was used during World War I. In this World War I instructional activity, 8th graders analyze posters that were used to garner support for World War I. Students use the provided worksheet to analyze...
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"A Costly Prosperity", South Carolina during World War II

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study the history of South Carolina during World War II.  In this American History lesson, 11th graders analyze the economic growth of this state through primary sources.  Students interpret many different types of...
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Treasure Map

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this writing worksheet, students find a treasure by following the correct path on the map. Students write directions telling exactly how to get there. A list of sequential words is provided to help students write directions.

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