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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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Food on the Map

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners 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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Canada Outline Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this blank outline map activity, students study the political boundaries of the North American country Canada as well as those of the provinces located there. The capital cities of the provinces are listed.
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Canada Outline Map

For Students 4th - 10th
In this Canada outline map worksheet, students make note of the political divisions of the provinces and territories of the nation.
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United States Outline Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this United States outline map worksheet, students note the political boundaries of the states that are labeled with state capitals.
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United States Map

For Students 4th - 12th
In this United States outline map worksheet, students make note of the political divisions of 50 states of the nation. This map may be used in a variety of classroom activities.
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United States Map: Capitals

For Students 4th - 10th
In this United States outline map worksheet, students make note of the political divisions of 50 states of the nation. This map is labeled with the 50 state capitals.
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Rivers, Maps, and Math

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers 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...
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Animal Migrations

For Teachers K - 3rd
Here is a fabulous set of activities for your young scientists. Each instructional activity contains map, hands-on, and game activities that will help the class understand why and how animals migrate from one place to another. First...
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World Map Labels

For Students 6th - 11th
In this geography skills worksheet, students identify the countries and bodies of water labelled on the maps of the world, Africa, Asia, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean, the Middle East, North America, Australia, and South America.
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"We're Back ... Eagles Soar!"

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students use information from Internet websites to create a map of where Bald Eagle habitats can be found after being familiarized with the map by the instructor.
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Mapping Population Changes In The United States

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students create a choropleth map to illustrate the population growth rate of the United States. They explore how to construct a choropleth map, and discuss the impact of population changes for the future.
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United States Map- Continent, Country, State

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Pupils identify their continent, country, and state on a globe. In this geography lesson, students use a globe to identify the seven continents, the United States, and the state which they live in. Pupils define key terms.
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United States Map

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars compare the United States on a globe and on a map. For this map lesson, students relate the sizes of the continents and locate the United States. Young scholars identify the location of the continental US as well as Alaska...
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The Early Peoples

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students, after studying The Early Peoples, explain and give examples of how Native Americans and Europeans adapted to living in certain environments. They give examples of early cultures and settlements that existed in North America...
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Mapping La Salle's Travels

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use the internet to create a map showing the path of La Salle through North America and the Caribbean. They identify the main geographic features of the two areas and the main French forts. They also complete a timeline.
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The Bear Facts

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students explore various kinds of bears and gather information about them.  In this research and habitats instructional activity, students chart their bear information on large posters with illustrations of their bears. Students map the...
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Kinesthetic Astronomy: Earth's Rotation

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
After completing the activity, "Kinesthetic Astronomy: The Meaning of a Year," zoom in on Earth's rotation using the same simulation setup and this outline. Each class member dons a map of the Western Hemisphere and plays the part of...
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What They Left Behind: Early Multi-National Influences in the United States

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine how the European voyages of discovery influence American culture even today. They map eighteenth century Europe's impact on the United States.
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It Bears Repeating!!!

For Teachers K - 5th
Learners research bears and their characteristics with a specific study on North American bears and polar bears. In this bear study lesson plan, students read books about polar bears and wild bears. Learners complete activities to...
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Continents

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students investigate World Geography by researching the different continents. In this Asian Geography lesson, students discuss the continent of Pangaea and color a worksheet of the continents. Students locate China on the map worksheet...
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A Brief History of Vietnam (1858-2004) and Its Evolving Communist System

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the French colonization of Vietnam, the Vietnam War, and the current evolving Communist system. They develop political maps, outline the major events of the Vietnam War, write an essay, and compare/contrast democracy...
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Our States, My State

For Teachers K - 1st
Here is a very nice lesson on the shape of the United States, and the shapes of the individual states for your young geographers. They utilize worksheets embedded in the plan to color in a variety of states and to become familiar with...
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Natural History of Costa Rica

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars use outline maps to become acquainted with Costa Rica. They see how it was formed and how its origin has created very diverse environments. Students then use atlases and compare their physical maps with maps of climate and...