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Jobs and Places

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore where jobs can be done. In this geography and careers lesson, the teacher presents the idea that some jobs are location specific while other are not, then students consider a list of jobs and determine where each would...
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How did Geography Affect the Economy of the Colonies

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the impact of geography on a region. In this geography lesson, 8th graders study the themes of geography. Students write an open response to a question.
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Fascinating Geography Facts

For Students 5th - 7th
In this geography worksheet, students will read 4 interesting United States geography facts and 19 fascinating world geography facts.
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Carnavals and Colonialization

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders compare and contrast different Carnavals throughout Latin America. In this Latin American lesson, 9th graders study the geography and colonial history of Latin America.
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Geography and Culture

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore African geography, study the overall continent of Africa and its individual countries, discuss demographics, and participate in research and class activities.
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Ancient Middle East Geography

For Students 7th - 11th
As part of a study of ancient Middle East geography, kids locate seas, rivers, regions, and cities on a map of the region. 
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Geography of China (Tibet)

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study the geography of Tibet. They create maps of Tibet. Students predict population, land area, water area and coastline length of the United States and Tibet. Students compare and contrast the day-to-day lives of people...
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Geography A to Z: The Letters W,X,Y and Z

For Students 6th - 8th
Warm up the class with a fun geography quiz. They'll use the letters W, X, Y, and Z to answer seven geography-based questions. Y for Yangtze, Z  for Zimbabwe, or Y for Yugoslavia. 
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Your Neighborhood Geography

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders observe geographical characteristics of their own neighborhoods. They take digital pictures and write a summary of the geographical features they find which they present to the class.
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North Carolina Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this state maps activity, students identify the state map of North Carolina. Students fill in the state capital, the major cities, and other state attractions.
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Michigan Map

For Students 4th - 5th
For this state maps worksheet, students identify the map of Michigan. Students then fill in the capital city, major cities, and other state attractions.
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Maine Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this state maps activity, students identify the map of Maine. Students fill in the capital city, major cities, and other state attractions.
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Montana Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this state maps worksheet, students identify the state map of Montana. Students fill in the capital city, the major cities, and other state attractions.
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New Mexico Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this state maps worksheet, students identify the state of New Mexico. Students fill in the state capital, major cities, and other state attractions.
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Vermont Map

For Students 5th - 6th
In this state maps activity, students identify the map of Vermont. Students fill in the state capital, the major cities, and other state attractions.
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The Influence of Physical Geography

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars explore the limits and demands of their physical world and how it relates to the survival and well-being of people.
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Connecticut Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this state maps activity, students identify the state of Connecticut, and fill in the state capital, major cities, and other major attractions.
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Colorado Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this state maps learning exercise, students identify the state of Colorado, and fill in the state capital, major cities, and other attractions for the state.
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As the Kids Come and Go: Mapping a Classroom

For Teachers K - 2nd Standards
Map the classroom with your kids to help them understand how maps work and how to read them. The lesson starts off with a story about animals living and moving around the globe, and then kids create maps of their classroom to show how...
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Decolonization in Asia

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Pin point areas in Asia that went through decolonization and regained independence from colonial rule. There are 32 countries and bodies of water to identify on the provided map.
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Geography and our Family Favorites

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners talk with older family members about favorite family foods and where they have originated. They learn the process that went into the preparation and cooking of these foods and contrast how technology has affected food...
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Tennessee Map

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Tennessee outline map, students examine the political boundaries of the state. Students mark the state capital, major cities, and other state attractions.
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Map of Africa

For Students 5th - 7th
Using a completed map (not provided), pupils will use this map to fill in the geographic features of Africa. An appropriate map can be printed using the Internet and placed under a document camera for the class to reference.
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The Netherlands: map

For Students 10th - 12th
Use the provided list to label a map of Europe and the Netherlands. There are 77 locations to label. You have to know your stuff to fill out this challenging map.