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The Geography of the Indian Subcontinent
Gloriously adorned with a glimpse of the Taj Mahal, these slides detail important facts and characteristics of South Asian cultures, such as India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and several other surrounding countries. Slides cover the...
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Put the Mountains on the Map
Students discuss what they know about the regions where snow leopards live. They observe the worksheets to see if they can identify any of the mountain ranges and then use atlases to check and complete the country identification worksheet.
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Probability
For this mathematics worksheet, 6th graders identify what probability is and what it measures. They write the number of favorable and possible outcomes for each and display as a ratio.
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Archaeology and Erosion
Sixth graders study how erosion affects archaeology sites. In this investigative lesson, 6th graders construct a model of a pyramid using sugar cubes. They will investigate in groups how water, wind, and sunlight affects their model...
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Highest Mountain Countries Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz learning exercise, students examine the chart that includes the elevations of 20 world mountains. Students identify the names of the mountains in 4 minutes.
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What about Continental Drift?
Fifth graders research the Continental Drift by researching for evidence of continental movement. The teaching explains the theory of plate tectonics and the Earth's magnetic field. They conclude the instructional activity by watching...
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Part-Part-Whole
In this math worksheet, young scholars color pictures to show that a whole number is a combination of two smaller parts. Students listen as their buddy demonstrates telling about the pictures, example: "I see one blue balloon and three...
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Justice in America
Eleventh graders analyze primary sources for evidence of intent and purpose. In this American government lesson, 11th graders compose a one-page response explaining their understanding of "justice." Students read and examine quotes about...
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Deciphering the Declaration of Independence
Students explore the textual meaning of the Declaration of Independence. In this Declaration of Independence lesson plan, students read and paraphrase the text of the document into modern-day language. Students also consider the meaning...
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Map of India
In this map of India instructional activity, students label the capital city, the bodies of water and the compass points, then color the surrounding colors according to directions.
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Drifting Continents
In this plate tectonics activity, students study the continents map and complete 8 short answer questions related to them. They predict what the Earth will look like millions from now.
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Lesson Plan on Map Skills for South Asia
Seventh graders observe and discuss an overhead transparency map of South Asia. In small groups, they label a blank map of South Asia, and listen to a lecture on the realm.
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Refugees' Experiences in Countries of Asylum: "What's in a name"?
Ninth graders examine the term stereotype. In this Current Events lesson, 9th graders analyze posters on racism. Students watch news reports on racism and stereotyping.
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Khan Academy: Introduction to the Himalayas
The Himalayas are the highest mountain ranges in the world, and from them flow the major rivers of Asia. The kingdoms of Nepal and Bhutan are located along the Himalayan ranges, and the Tibetan plateau lies to their north. Although the...
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Asia Society: Policy
A comprehensive storehouse of all types of information on Asia, both current and past: maps and statistics, Asian food, travel guides, photographs, articles, timelines, and more. Asia Source is the work of the Asia Society, a national...
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Etc: Maps Etc: United and Central Provinces of India, 1912
A map from 1912 of the British provinces of Bengal, Assam, Bihar and Orissa, Central India and the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh at the time. The map also shows the countries of Nepal and Bhutan, and the Indian state of Sikkim. The...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: India, 1920
A map from 1920 of India, showing the political divisions and country boundaries at the time. India was officially British Raj, made up of British controlled provinces and dependent Native States or Princely states (Hyderabad, Mysore,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: India, 1920
A map from 1920 of India, showing the political divisions and country boundaries at the time. India was officially British Raj, made up of British controlled provinces and dependent Native States or Princely states (Hyderabad, Mysore,...
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Etc: Maps Etc: India at the Time of the Indian Rebellion, 1857
A map of British India at the time of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The map is color-coded to show the British dominions extending from the frontiers of Beloochistan and Afghanistan in the west to Lower Burmah (Myanmar) and the Irrawaddy...