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Pirate Map

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students write directions explaining how to get from one location to another by using a map of their town and use simple maps to identify and locate places.
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Pirate Treasure Hunt

For Teachers 1st
First graders name the directions North, South, East, and West on a map. They work collaboratively in small groups and create a treasure map using directions as clues.
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Yo Ho, Yo Ho, A Pirate's Map for Me: An Original Story

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students read Blackbeard and brainstorm their knowledge of maps. In this language arts and geography instructional activity, students use landmarks on their playground to review north, south, east and west and discuss the compass rose....
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Pirates Word Search

For Students 6th - 8th
For this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the pirates and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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The Pirates of the Caribbean

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders participate in a demonstration lesson that shows a map of the Caribbean Islands. They examine a natural resource that each island is known for. Next, they listen to a read aloud of Gail Gibbons, "Pirates: Robbers of the...
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From Pirates to Pilots to Spies

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders enjoy this introduction to the world of map projections, globes, aerial photographs, and satellite images. This lesson instructs students on the advantages and disadvantages of each earthly representation.
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Baseball--Where the Parks Are

For Students 4th - 6th
In this social studies learning exercise, students utilize a map to label the location of each city with a Major League team and then with colored pencils label the homes of the All-American Girls League teams.
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Baseball in Korea

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the origins of baseball.  In this Geography lesson, 7th graders compare Korean baseball teams with other countries.  Students create a map of all the baseball teams around the world.
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Mystery State #7

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this mystery state worksheet, students answer five clues to identify the state in question. They then locate that state on a map.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Geographic Inspiration

For Students 10th - 12th
A wonderfully graphic cartoon entices learners to read more about issues near the Arabian Peninsula. They will use the provided cartoon and critical thinking question to practice building their analytical and critical thinking skills....
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Geographic Inspiration

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, learners analyze a political cartoon about piracy near the Arabian Peninsula and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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We've Gotcha Covered: The Iowa Insurance Story

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Analyze the relationship between financial risks and the growth of the insurance industry in Iowa. Learners work in groups to analyze the major catastrophic events that occurred in their community. Several worksheets are included.
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Lesson Plans for "Treasure Island": There Be Treasure in These Parts!

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
"Treasure Island" lesson plans provide a treasure trove of possibilities for learning and adventure.
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Games for Culminating Activity

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars need to be creative in developing an activity that will help other students review the information studied in the past four weeks. They will work effectively in groups to develop a culminating activity and to play other...
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The Galapagos Islands

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this The Galapagos Islands worksheet, students read a 1 page article, answer 3 statements with multiple choice answers, fill in 4 fill in the blank answers and 3 determine if 3 statements are true or false.
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Columbus' Voyage to the New World

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students develop cooperation skills and to teach rules and how to follow them. Students create voyage card. They discuss and decide on some situations that may have or did occur to the crew during Columbus voyage to the new world. ...
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Bbc News: Q&a: Somali Piracy

For Students 9th - 10th
Attacks on ships by Somali pirates has been on a steady rise. Who are the pirates? Why do they resort to hijacking ships? How do they manage to overtake and capture them? Why does it seem impossible to stop them? Does piracy affect...
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Geographia: The Islands of the Bahamas

For Students 9th - 10th
Get all the latest information and take a trip to the Bahamas without leaving home. Learn about the history, culture, geography, people, and fun activities there while exploring the Bahama Islands.
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Voyages: Scientific Circumnavigations: Dampier

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the unlikely journals and observations of William Dampier, an English pirate who sailed the Pacific, making landfall in the Philippines, East Indies, and Australia. See his maps, descriptions of the Pacific, and observations...