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Can You Find Me Now?
Young scholars locate points using longitude and latitude coordinates. They locate their home using longitude and latitude, explore the uses of GPS, and accurately use a GPS.
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Discovering Prehistoric Trails
Eighth graders examine prehistoric terrain. In this geography lesson plan, 8th graders discover necessary resources for settlers. Students work in small groups to create a trail crossing the state of Kansas.
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Introduction to Africa
Middle schoolers are introduced to Africa. The purpose of this lesson is to find out what students all ready know about the continent of Africa, and what middle schoolers are interested in learning more about. They focus on the physical...
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Muppet Treasure Island
Young scholars watch the movie "Muppet Treasure Island" and then taking on roles of characters in the movie answer navigational questions to try discover the location of a treasure hidden by the teacher.
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North Africa & Southwest Asia Map Quiz
In this geography skills instructional activity, students examine the blank outline map of North Africa and Southwest Asia. Students label the countries located in the region.
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States and Capitals - Lesson 4 - U.S. Political Map
For this U.S. state capitals worksheet, students identify the capital cities of the 50 states using the latitude and longitude coordinates provided.
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Getting from Place to Place
Students examine modes of transportation. In this transportation lesson plan, students listen to their instructor present a lecture on modes of transportation over the past 300 years. Students respond to questions...
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All Aboard!
Students research the history and background of snowboarding as well as the two main types of competition; the Giant Slalom and the Halfpipe. They find the schedule of past and future events and plot the locations of as many of these...
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Geography of Africa
Students examine the geography of Africa and understand its diverse ethnicity. In this African geography activity, students create a mental map of Africa. Students label the maps and list the languages of Africa. Students compare the...
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Animal Word Maps
In this animal vocabulary word mapping learning exercise, students study a list of 8 animal names. In an opposite column, students are provided with blank word maps. Students match the words and place them into the map.
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Blank Map: The United States of America
In this map worksheet, students use the blank outline map of the United States to label the 50 states or for any other study purpose. Each state boundary is shown with no name labels.
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Mapping the Human Movement
Students practice their skills in reading content to locate the data on African-American emigration. After placing the data in a chart, they create a human movement map. They create another map using research on current immigration...
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Word Maps With "ai" Words
In this vowel sound word map worksheet, students study a word bank of 5 words containing "ai." Students place each word into a word map and then write the word on the line provided.
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Circular Story Map
For this story elements map worksheet, students use the blank graphic organizer to plan a story they will write. Students will write a story that takes place in the country they choose to study. Students think of the setting, characters,...
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The Extent of Alexander's Empire
In this ancient empires worksheet, students read an article about Alexander the Great and then respond to 7 short answer questions.
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Producing a concept map for governance of countries in the EU
Students explore, examine and study the terminology associated with governance and discover the types of governance within each EU country. They produce a mind map that concentrates on UK government and monarchy and critique the...
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Europe Map
In this world geography worksheet, learners study the map of Europe and locate the 48 countries within the continent. Students write the names on the provided lines.
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Ancient Rome: Map Work
Seventh graders explore the Roman Empire. For this ancient Rome lesson, 7th graders use digital and print maps to examine the geography of the Roman empires. Students are assigned regions of the empire to analyze and present their...
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Globe Lesson 9 - Around the World - Grade 6+
In this geography skills learning exercise, students read 5-travel scenarios and use their problem solving skills to respond to 9 short answer questions.
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Globe Lesson 13 - When the Day Changes
Young scholars explore the patterns of day and night. In this geography skills lesson, students read brief selections and examine diagrams that note the transition of day and night around the world. Young scholars respond to the...
NOAA
Into the Deep
Take young scientists into the depths of the world's ocean with the second lesson of this three-part earth science series. After first drawing pictures representing how they imagine the bottom of the ocean to appear, students...
Scholastic
Perfect Postcards: California
It's time to hear about some adventures in travel! The Transcontinental Railroad changed life and travel in the United States during the 1800s. Practicing online research skills, pupils discover the features they would like to visit on...
Space Awareness
Valleys Deep and Mountains High
Sometimes the best view is from the farthest distance. Satellite imaging makes it possible to create altitude maps from far above the earth. A three-part activity has your young scientists play the role of the satellite and then use...
Teach Engineering
What's Wrong with the Coordinates at the North Pole?
Here is an activity that merges technology with life skills as individuals use Google Earth to explore the differences between coordinate systems and map projections. The self-guided activity is the fourth segment in a nine-part unit....
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