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The Sands of Arabia

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders apply geographic information to the study of World History.  In this Geography lesson, 6th graders create a political/physical map of the Middle East, develop questions and answers about the culture of the Middle East,...
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Central America: Unlabeled Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this Central American political map worksheet, students examine the boundaries of the countries and capital cities located in this region of the world.
Organizer
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Central America Map

For Students 6th - 12th
In this Central American political map worksheet, students make note of national boundaries and capitals in this region of the world.
Organizer
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Central American Map

For Students 6th - 12th
In this Central American political map worksheet, students examine the boundaries of this region of the world. The map may be used in a variety of classroom activities.
Lesson Plan
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Treaty of Versailles

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students describe the purposes of the Treaty of Versailles. In groups, they analyze the causes and effects of the treaty and discuss why the Americans were so against it. They note ideas for and against its ratification and they make...
Lesson Plan
World Maps Online

Introduction to the World Map

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students identify the differences between maps and globes. In this map skills instructional activity, students are shown a globe and a map and recognize the differences. Students use post-it notes to locate several locations on the world...
Lesson Plan
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Global Conflict: Kashmir

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze different maps of the region. They create a timeline of the area in dispute, focusing on the creation of Pakistan, Indi and Kashmir and previous conflicts between Pakistan and India over Kashmir. Students construct a...
Lesson Plan
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The Legacy of the "Great War"

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners study how the map of Europe changed as a result of the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I. They examine the results of the end of the Cold War.
Lesson Plan
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The Gift of the Nile: Egypt and its River

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students begin with a piece of a puzzle that shows an artifact from ancient Egypt. They find others who have pieces that go with their puzzle piece. Students work in these groups to construct a relief map of the Nile River Valley.
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The Guardian

A Timeline of Women's Right to Vote

For Students 7th - 12th Standards
Which countries implemented women's suffrage before the 19th amendment went into effect in the United States? Which countries still do not allow women to vote? Watch the global spread of women's rights in an interactive timeline...
PPT
Missouri University of science & Technology

General Overview History of the Panama Canal

For Students 10th - 12th
Called the Eight Wonder of the World by some and the Big Ditch by others, the Panama Canal is indeed an engineering marvel. The long, complicated, and sometimes controversial history of the canal is captured in a presentation loaded with...
Lesson Plan
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Mapping the News

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore cartography.  In this map skills and map making lesson plan, Students work in groups to create wall size world maps including legends, compass roses, latitude and longitude, and physical features.  Students...
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Money Matters: The Importance of Global Cooperation

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students prepare for a visit to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In this activity students create a concept map of money. They discuss the goals of the IMF. Students research countries currently changing into market economies....
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Countries of the World

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students define the meaning of the word country. In this countries of the world map lesson, students identify boundaries, countries, and symbols within countries on the map. Students distinguish the words country and continent.
PPT
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Today's World

For Teachers 10th - 11th
While not an exhaustive review of globalization and trade, this overview of the inter-related nature of the economy would be a good tool to use in the classroom. This resource could be used to begin a discussion on the various topics...
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Shaker Junior High School Library Media Center

WWII Project Outline

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Work together as a class and get to know the ins and outs of World War II with this engaging collaborative project. Class members are broken into groups to research particular war topics, from life on the home front to the Holocaust and...
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Refugees From Vietnam and Cambodia

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The United States may have pulled its troops from the Vietnam War in 1973, but the conflict was far from over for the citizens living in Asia at the time. An informative resource lets learners know about the wave of over 220,000...
Lesson Plan
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Mapping Colonial New England: Looking at the Landscape of New England

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students understand the similarities and differences between English and Native American conceptions of the land and town settlement. They understand how the colony of Massachusetts developed and expanded. Students understand the...
Organizer
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Central and Northern Asia: Political

For Students 6th - 12th
In this Central and Northern Asia map worksheet, students examine national political boundaries and national capitals in this region of the world. The map is labeled.
Unit Plan
Virginia Department of Education

World History and Geography: 1500 A.D. (C.E.) to the Present

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Intended to help Virginia teachers align their curriculum to the state's history and social science standards, this packet provides a wealth of materials for any social studies or science instructor. Loaded with plans,...
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GCSE Modern World History

Mao's China

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Here is a great textbook chapter on China's establishment as a communist state in 1949 and the effects of World War II on the nation. The first page prompts learners to complete a timeline activity as they read the material,...
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Asia and the South Pacific : Political Map

For Students 6th - 12th
For this Asia and the South Pacific map worksheet, students examine the boundaries of the nations in this region of the world. Students also note the location of capital cities as they are denoted by stars. Major bodies of water are...
Worksheet
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Causes of World War II

For Students 8th - 12th
In this World War II instructional activity, students view a PowerPoint presentation on the war and then respond to 82 short answer questions about the content of the presentation. The PowerPoint presentation is not included with this...
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Political Legends and Map Symbols

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students identify the legend and map symbols. In this map skills lesson, students use a world map to find various locations using a map key.