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Where In the World Are You?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders fill in blank copies of the United States Map and then the World Map.
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Archaeological Study

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students analyze the difference between archaeology and anthropology while studying the evolution of different products. In this archaeology and anthropology instructional activity, students trace the progression of a certain tool or...
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Rivers of the World

For Students 5th - Higher Ed
For this geography worksheet, students match the name for each of 20 rivers of the world with the major city where it is located.
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Languages of the World 2

For Students 5th - 6th
For this geography worksheet, students investigate the languages spoken in different countries of the world. Students read the names of 20 countries and write the principal language of each country.
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Grocery Store Field Study

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students visit a local grocery store (not a community market) to gather information about where some commonly eaten produce items come from. Once they have collected this information, locate the countries of origin on a map and research...
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Geography: Mapping Newspaper Coverage

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners examine the locations of stories appearing in newspapers and determine where to assign reporters. Using various maps, they connect the stories to the correct maps and create charts of the story locations. Students explain their...
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Environment and the World

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students locate and trace Florida on a United States map as well as their local counties and city of residence on a state map. In addition, they label all the directions north, south, east and west on each map.
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Capitals, Oceans, And Border States

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students investigate geography by completing games with classmates. In this United States of America lesson, students examine a map of North America and identify the borders of Mexico and Canada as well as the Pacific and Atlantic....
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Famous Streets Quiz

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students examine the chart that includes the names of 18 famous streets in the world. Students have 4 minutes to identify the names of the cities where the streets...
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Direction Skills

For Students 7th - 12th
In this geography worksheet, students read an excerpt on what directions tell someone. They respond to 6 short answer questions related to the neighborhood illustration found on the second page of the worksheet.
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Children Around the World

For Teachers K - 5th
Students consider the impact of family differences. For this culture lesson, students choose from a variety of cultures to research how children grow up differently in each family. Students use a variety of resources to discover the...
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Famous Lakes Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
For this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students examine the chart that includes details about 15 famous world lakes. Students identify the names of the lakes in 3 minutes.
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Second Biggest Cities Quiz

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz learning exercise, students examine the chart that includes details about 20 major cities in the world. Students identify the names of the cities in 4 minutes.
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Musical Plates-Earthquakes

For Students 6th - 8th
In this plotting earthquake data worksheet, students use a large world map and given web sites showing the latitude and longitude for the epicenter of recent earthquakes around the world. Students plot 2 weeks of earthquake data...
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Seventh Grade Social Studies Quiz

For Students 7th
For this Georgia social studies assessment worksheet, 7th graders respond to fifteen multiple choice questions based on seventh grade social studies skills.
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Eighth Grade Social Studies Quiz

For Students 8th
For this Georgia social studies assessment worksheet, 8th graders respond to fifteen multiple choice questions based on eighth grade social studies skills.
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Exploring the Variety of World Markets

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the various types of world markets and analyze the differences between developed and developing countries. They watch a PowerPoint presentation and take notes, participate in a role-play that demonstrates supply and...
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World Climate Growing Zones

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students create a map showing where crops would be grown around the world. In this crops lesson plan, students show how the world climate would produce different parts of the world at different times. Students fill out worksheets.
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Voyage to the New World

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate the history of North America by creating a map.  For this world geography lesson, 3rd graders analyze the voyage Christopher Columbus took to arrive at the new world by creating a map of his...
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A New World and the Emergence of a New Race

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students study specific terms and concepts about the discovery of America. They improve their history knowledge about some Latin American regions and their map and geography skills of the New World. They describe what is meant by...
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Where in the World Is Mrs. Waffenschmidt? #2

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this geography skills worksheet, young scholars read a paragraph about a mystery country, paying attention to the clues given. Young scholars respond to 1 short answer question regarding the country.
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Mathematics of Cartography

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students practice their math skills as they explore maps. In this cartography lesson, students calculate distance, scale, coordinate systems, and projection as they work independently reading online maps.
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Landscape Picture Map - Lesson 8 (K-3)

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students explore the functions of landscape picture maps. In this geography skills lesson, students examine a landscape picture map and identify buildings on the map where people are employed. Students also participate in a discussion...
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Roman Holiday in Google Earth

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students plan an itinerary for an educational trip to Rome. In this research skills lesson plan, students use Google Earth to conduct research for their project in their travel teams. Students also set up blogs to share their progress...