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/Home/Professional Development/Teaching Resources/Lesson Plans/Social Studies/Geography Kyle Yamnitz Votes:0 Join Newsletter Search This Site! Kyle Yamnitz About | Lesson Plans | Forums | Contribute | Hotchalk's Classroom Tools | Advertising Lesson Plans Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Art Computers & Internet Music P.E. & Health Other Multi-Disciplinary HotChalk Tools Inspired Teachers Science Projects Math Worksheets Teacher Discussions Lesson Plan Guide Search This Site Join Our Newsletter Contribute !!! Take Our Survey! Tell A Friend! Special Features Efficient Reading Fun Science Ideas Food & Fitness Master's in Education Science Competition Previous Articles Enroll with HotChalk Free Professional Development Tools for Schools What We Offer Take a Tour! About HotChalk HotChalk Sites EdScope, L.L.C. EduBanners.com Learn PC Hardware Vote For Us @ SitesForTeachers @ Teach-nology Resou Read More Go to Site Kyle Yamnitz Votes:0 Join Newsletter Search This Site! Kyle Yamnitz About | Lesson Plans | Forums | Contribute | Hotchalk's Classroom Tools | Advertising Lesson Plans Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Art Computers & Internet Music P.E. & Health Other Multi-Disciplinary HotChalk Tools Inspired Teachers Science Projects Math Worksheets Teacher Discussions Lesson Plan Guide Search This Site Join Our Newsletter Contribute !!! Take Our Survey! Tell A Friend! Special Features Efficient Reading Fun Science Ideas Food & Fitness Master's in Education Science Competition Previous Articles Enroll with HotChalk Free Professional Development Tools for Schools What We Offer Take a Tour! About HotChalk HotChalk Sites EdScope, L.L.C. EduBanners.com Learn PC Hardware Vote For Us @ SitesForTeachers @ Teach-nology Resou Read More Go to Site Kyle Yamnitz Votes:0 Join Newsletter Search This Site! Kyle Yamnitz About | Lesson Plans | Forums | Contribute | Hotchalk's Classroom Tools | Advertising Lesson Plans Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Art Computers & Internet Music P.E. & Health Other Multi-Disciplinary HotChalk Tools Inspired Teachers Science Projects Math Worksheets Teacher Discussions Lesson Plan Guide Search This Site Join Our Newsletter Contribute !!! Take Our Survey! Tell A Friend! Special Features Efficient Reading Fun Science Ideas Food & Fitness Master's in Education Science Competition Previous Articles Enroll with HotChalk Free Professional Development Tools for Schools What We Offer Take a Tour! About HotChalk HotChalk Sites EdScope, L.L.C. EduBanners.com Learn PC Hardware Vote For Us @ SitesForTeachers @ Teach-nology Resou Read More Go to Site Charity Newby Social Studies Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Civics, American History, or Government Teaching Idea Votes:0 Join Newsletter Search This Site! Charity Newby About | Lesson Plans | Forums | Contribute | Hotchalk's Classroom Tools | Advertising Lesson Plans Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Art Computers & Internet Music P.E. & Health Other Multi-Disciplinary HotChalk Tools Inspired Teachers Science Projects Math Worksheets Teacher Discussions Lesson Plan Guide Search This Site Join Our Newsletter Contribute !!! Take Our Survey! Tell A Friend! Special Features Efficient Reading Fun Science Ideas Food & Fitness Master's in Education Science Competition Previous Articles Enroll with HotChalk Free Professional Development Tools for Schools What We Offer Take a Tour! About HotChalk HotChalk Sites EdScope, L.L.C. EduBanners.com Learn PC Hardware Vote For Us @ SitesForTeachers @ Teach-nology Reso Read More Go to Site Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? Votes:0 Economics and Geography Lessons Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? MCPS Status of Book as of 4/4/96 : Approved as Library Book for Grades 3-6 Title : Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? by Jean Fritz with pictures by Tomie de Paola, (Scholastic Inc., New York, NY, 1977) Lesson Developed by Patricia King Robeson Literature Annotation : This book is the story of the life of King George the Third of England . It describes his early childhood, his marriage and events that took place during his reign as King of England. The book explains that he was very careful with his country's money, but when he tried to tax the colonists to help pay for a war, they objected. The events which followed are described in the story. Grade Level :5 Duration : 2 class periods; this lesson could be used Read More Go to Site "Where in the World is......" - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-GGR0039 "Where in the World is......" An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Jean Ann Hollar Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 3, 4 Subject(s) Social Studies/Geography Description: I have students from the third and fourth grad Read More Go to Site "Who Needs Geography?" Social Studies Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Civics, American History, or Government Teaching Idea Votes:0 Join Newsletter Search This Site! "Who Needs Geography?" 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Goal: Students wi Read More Go to Site All Around the School Yard - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-GGR0049 All Around the School Yard An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Michelle Schuette Endorsed by: Don Descy, Mankato State University Date: February 24, 1997 Grade Level(s): 3, 4, 5 Subject(s): Social Studies/Geography Description: Many cities are growing at a rapid rate. It is important for everyone to be able to give directions. It is equally important to be able to follow directions. Goal: To introduce students to map making and map reading. Objectives: Students will draw a map of the school yard with 100% accuracy. Students will give clear and concise directions that lead to a specific place with 100% accuracy. Students will use a map to follow directions to a specific place with 100% accuracy. Background Information: This activity is one of ma Read More Go to Site Amazon Rainforest Unit Plan Votes:0 SUBJECT: Geography TOPIC: Amazon Rainforest GRADE LEVEL: Lower Elementary (1st) CREATORS: Kearen Fleming, Annie McClendon, Yasso Yasso, AmyBjork, Rachel Eriksen Day 1 Introduce the rain forest unit using the Opening LessonPlan Day 2 Have students make terrariums using the Science LessonPlan Day 3 Multicultural Lesson Plan Day 4 Math Lesson Plan Day 5 Use activities from Other Activities tobe Used Throughout the Unit Day 6 Field trip day Day 7 Language Arts Lesson Plan Day 8 Social Studies Lesson Plan Day 9 Use activities from Other Activities tobe Used Throughout the Unit Day 10 Close the rain forest unit using the Closing Lesson Plan Amazon Rainforest Unit Goals Students will become familiar with the concept of the rain forest. Students will learn terminology associated with the rain Read More Go to Site Australia Unit Plan Votes:0 SUBJECT: Geography TOPIC: Australia GRADE LEVEL: Upper Elementary CREATORS: Denise Charron, Sharon Morton-Cousi, Deborah Roberts,Vanessa Strickland, Terri Williams AUSTRALIA THE LAND DOWN UNDER * Welcome to our unit on the 'Land Down Under'. We have compiled many lessonswith fifth and sixth graders in mind. It is planned to last for eighteendays. In this unit, students will acquire much knowledge about Australia. Our goal is to provide students with lessons and activities that willkeep them motivated and enthusiastic about learning for the duration ofthe unit. Many objectives have been set for these lessons. In this unit,students will build new schema and reinforce prior knowledge about variousaspects of Australia. Students will engage in several activities that aresocial studies b Read More Go to Site Better than Breadcrumbs: Maps and Symbols - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #: AELP-GGR0059 Better than Breadcrumbs: Maps and Symbols An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Linda Ives Email: lives@montana.com School/University/Affiliation: University of Montana Endorsed by: Dr. Lisa Blank University of Montana, Missoula, Montana Date: November 1, 1999 Grade Level(s): 1 Subject(s): Social Studies/Geography Duration: Three half hour sessions Description: Students in the fist grade will learn how to represent paths on a map through exploring literature connections in two trade books. Goals: Exploring environment through development of map reading skills. Objectives: Students will be able to: 1. demonstrate a basic understanding of maps 2. represent routes on a classroom map. Materials: Trade books overhead of classroom map with vis-a-vis p Read More Go to Site Bonnie Murray: Lesson Plan - "The Global Grapefruit" Votes:0 Bonnie Murray: Lesson Plan - "The Global Grapefruit" Adapted from The Book of Where , N. Bell Bonnie Murray Jo Mackey Magnet school 2726 Englestad North Las Vegas, NV 89030 702.799.7139 ASGI 1995 OVERVIEW This activity will aid students in understanding why and how mapmakers represent a 3-dimensional globe on a 2-dimensional map. GRADES Grades 2 - 5, but adaptable to all grade levels. STANDARDS #1 How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective. TIME One hour to 90 minutes. MATERIALS One or more globes, including an inflatable if available. One or more world maps, including at least one Mercator projection. One grapefruit or orange for every 2 - 4 students, plus one for the teache Read More Go to Site Build The Continents Social Studies Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Civics, American History, or Government Teaching Idea Votes:0 Join Newsletter Search This Site! Build The Continents About | Lesson Plans | Forums | Contribute | Hotchalk's Classroom Tools | Advertising Lesson Plans Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Art Computers & Internet Music P.E. & Health Other Multi-Disciplinary HotChalk Tools Inspired Teachers Science Projects Math Worksheets Teacher Discussions Lesson Plan Guide Search This Site Join Our Newsletter Contribute !!! Take Our Survey! Tell A Friend! Special Features Efficient Reading Fun Science Ideas Food & Fitness Master's in Education Science Competition Previous Articles Enroll with HotChalk Free Professional Development Tools for Schools What We Offer Take a Tour! About HotChalk HotChalk Sites EdScope, L.L.C. EduBanners.com Learn PC Hardware Vote For Us @ SitesForTeachers @ Teach-nolo Read More Go to Site By William R. Jamieson Votes:0 LESSON PLAN: Compare & Locate via the Internet By: William R. Jamieson, South Newton Middle School; Kentland, IN; 6/14/97 Purpose: In order to better understand "how" to utilize a specific web site, MapQuest, students will compare the location of their home city/town with a town in another country (non U.S.) that they have selected and researched utilizing the Internet. Grade Level: 7th Grade Geography Standards Addressed: #1) How to use maps and other geographic represenations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process and report information from a geographic perpective. #4) The physical and human characteristics of places. #6) How culture and experience influence people?s perceptions of places and regions. #10) The characteristics, distribution, and complexity of Earth?s cult Read More Go to Site By: Rebecca Williams Votes:0 LESSON PLAN: Temperature and Daily Life: Mexico City and Indianapolis By: Rebecca Williams; June 15, 1997, Benjamin Franklin Elementary; Terre Haute, IN 47807 Purpose: In order to better understand a citizen of Mexico, students will compare the effect that temperature has on the daily life of a citizen in Mexico City, Mexico as compared to Indianapolis, Indiana. Grades: K-1 Geography Standards addressed: #1) How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process and report information from a spatial perspective. #2) How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places and environments in a spatial context. #3) How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places, and environments on Earth?s surface. #4) The physical and human c Read More Go to Site By: Rebecca Williams Votes:0 LESSON PLAN: Geological Development of Indiana and the Movement of Peoples Across the State By: Rebecca Williams; Benjamin Franklin Elementary; Terre Haute, IN Purpose: In order to better understand the geological development of Indiana and the movement of peoples across the state, students will interact with a web site published by the United States Geological Survey. Grade: 4 Geography Standards addressed: #1) How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process and report information from a spatial perspective. #2) How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places and environments in a spatial context. #3) How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places and environments on Earth?s surface. #4) The physical and huma Read More Go to Site BY: Ann McCracken Votes:0 LESSON PLAN: Flooding and Human Adaptation By: Ann McCracken, Wainwright Middle School, Lafayette, IN, 6/15/97 Purpose: In order to better understand people and their relationship to each other and to their environment, students will identify the physical features that influence development and ways in which people have utilized and adapted to their physical surroundings (environments); and identify the characteristics of cultures that are alike and different, and identify the basic needs and wants that influence the lives of all people. Grade Level: 6 Geography Standards addressed: #1) How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective. #3) How to analyze the spatial organization of people, p Read More Go to Site By: Melinda Butler Schaddalee, 6/15/1997 Votes:0 LESSON PLAN: Comparison of hometown life with that of life in a Canadian city By: Melinda Butler Schaddalee, Goshen Middle School; Goshen, IN, 6/15/1997 Purpose: Comparison of hometown life with that of life in a Canadian city will enhance students? abilities to research, mentally relate point `a? to point `b? and comprehend life in another location. Grade Levels: 6-9 Geography Standards Addressed: #4) The physical and human characterisitcs of places. #5) That people create regions to interpret Earth?s complexity. #6) How culture and exprience influence people?s perceptions of places and regions. #9) The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth?s surface. #10) The characteristics, distribution, and complexity of Earth?s cultural mosaics. #11) The patterns Read More Go to Site By: William R. Jamieson Votes:0 LESSON PLAN: Connections Between World Events, Geography and the Human Quest for Knowledge By: Judy Carnine, Franklin Township Middle School, Indianapolis, IN Lesson Plan for Website: http://www.geosys.com/cgi-bin/genobject/maproom/tigdd27 Purpose : The purpose of this lesson plan is to enable students to understand the connections between world events, geography and man's quest for knowledge. Grade Level(s): Upper elementary/middle school Geography Standards addressed: The World in Spatial Terms: 1) How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective. 2) How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places and environments in a spatial context. The Uses of Geography: 17) How to Read More Go to Site By: William R. Jamieson Votes:0 LESSON PLAN: Five Themes of Geography By: Judy Carnine, Franklin Township Middle School, Indianapolis, IN Lesson Plan for Website: http://members.aol.com/bowermanb/101n.html Purpose: To enable students to apply the five themes of geography Grade Level: middle school Geography Standards addressed : The World in Spatial Terms: 2) How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places and environments in a spatial context 3) How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places and environments on the Earth's surface Places and Regions: 4) The physical and human characteristics of places Human Systems: 9) The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth's surface 11) The patterns and networks of economic interdependence on Earth's surface Environ Read More Go to Site By: William R. Jamieson Votes:0 LESSON PLAN: Students become mapmakers By: Judy Carnine, Franklin Township Middle School Indianapolis, IN Lesson Plan for Website(s): http://www.geosys.com/cgi-bin/genobject/maproom/tigdd27 http://www.bcca.org/misc/qiblih/latlong.html Purpose: Students become mapmakers Grade Level(s): upper elementary/middle school Geography Standards addressed: The World in Spatial Terms: 1) How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective. 2) How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places and environments in a spatial context. Materials Required: pencils, paper, rulers Objectives: Upon completion of this activity students will be able to: 1) accurately place latitude and longitude line Read More Go to Site By: William R. Jamieson Votes:0 LESSON PLAN: Getting Comfortable with the Internet & Geography By: William R. Jamieson, 6/14/97 South Newton Middle School; Kentland, Indiana Purpose: In order to get students comfortable with the Internet, students will access and explore a number of web sites which are geographically oriented. Grade Level : 7th grade Materials Required: Computer lab and access to the Internet Geography Standards addressed: #1) How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process and report information from a geographic perspective. #2) How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places, and environments in a spatial context. #6) How culture and experience influence people?s perceptions of places and regions. Objectives: Upon completing a serie Read More Go to Site Canada On Postcards - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-GGR0045 Canada on Postcards An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Sara J. Archambault Endorsed by: Don Descy, Mankato State University Date: March 5, 1997 Grade Level(s): 3, 4 Subject(s): Social Studies/Geography Description: Each student will be given a 4x6 index card, on the front of the card they will draw something that they learned and found interesting about Canada. On the back of the postcard they will explain what it is and why they found it interesting. At the end of the lesson each student will present their postcard to the class. Goal: The goal is to gain knowledge about Canada. Objectives: The student will: Illustrate something that they have learned about Canada, and clearly explain their idea. Utilize their speech skills to present their po Read More Go to Site Careers in Geography Votes:0 You are here: About > Education > Geography Geography Education Geography Essentials World Atlas & Maps and Blank Maps Capitals of Every Country Latest Geography Quiz Largest Countries Geography 101: Overview of Geography Topics Maps Statistics, Lists, & Trivia Country Information Cultural Geography Physical Geography Population Data Test Your Knowledge Careers in Geography Climate Change and Issues Geography of the Earth GIS and GPS History of Geography Locate Places Worldwide Photo Galleries Study & Teach Geography Buyer's Guide Before You Buy Top Picks Geography Basics Atlases The Best GPS Units Product Reviews Tools Find a Job Online Degrees Yellow Pages Forums Most Popular Articles Latest Articles Help Careers in Geography Guide picks Discover great information about jobs, Read More Go to Site Changing Role of the Iron Range - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-GGR0048 The Changing Role of the Iron Range An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Stacey M. Loerts Endorsed by: Don Descy Mankato State University Grade Level(s): 4, 5 Subject(s) Social Studies/Geography Description: The iron range located in northern Minnesota is a unique geographical area that can teach children many valuable things. It can teach students about maps, immigration, and natural resources. This lesson teaches students about mining, natural resources, and economies. The iron range is used as a case study, We will be tracking ore mining to taconite to tourism. Children will learn the changing economic function of the iron range Goal: Students will have an understanding of the role that natural resources has on economies. Objectives: 1. The s Read More Go to Site Coast to Coast Virtual Road Trip Votes:0 Teacher notes [ Click for large image ] YOUR TASK You and a partner will be taking a coast to coast virtual road trip, visiting several United States cities along the way. In your travels, you will be developing your Internet searching skills enhancing your understanding of United States geography, learning how to read a road map, improving your writing skills, and engaging in record keeping and doing simple mathematical computations. Ultimately, you will produce a detailed journal of your findings, and present your findings to the National Society of Geographic Enthusiasts (NSGE). THE PROCESS You will be traveling, with a partner, from the city where you live to a destination city of your choice on the east coast. You are free to cruise the U.S. in any direction you choose as long as you Read More Go to Site Connecticut State Department of Education Votes:0 SDE Search: Connecticut State Department of Education 165 Capitol Avenue Hartford CT 06106 Telephone: (860) 713-6543 Directions Receive SDE news updates by e-mail. Subscribe now or update your e-Alerts A Superior Education for Connecticut's 21st Century Learners: Five-year Comprehensive Plan for Education 2006-2011 Agency Circular Letters No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Becoming an Educator Press Room Connecticut Education Data & Research "CEDaR" State Directory Connecticut School Locator Student Assessment Latest News For information regarding MRSA in Schools please see Commissioner's Update [top of page] Magnet school educator named Connecticut's Teacher of the Year [PDF] 21KB Education Commissioner Visits Outstanding CT Teacher and Bestows Surprise $25,000 Milken National Educator Award Con Read More Go to Site CURRENT WEATHER CONDITION SITE SELECTION Votes:0 LESSON PLAN: CURRENT WEATHER CONDITION SITE SELECTION BY: Dan Garwood, Hank Matthys, Liberty Middle School, Valparaiso Purpose: In order to make students aware of current weather conditions of selected cities throughout the world and to introduce related Internet resources, students will research on-line weather data for cities around the world. Grade Levels: 6 & 7 Geography Standards addressed: #1) Using maps, tools and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective. Materials required: computer(s), internet, atlases Objectives : Upon the completion of this activity, students will be able to 1) select a global destination based on assumed desirable current weather conditions, 2) research the chosen city (cities) for desirable weather conditions, 3) uti Read More Go to Site Cynthia Lanius' Lessons: The Mathematics of Cartography Votes:0 "Anything that can be spatially conceived can be mapped- and probably has been." From The Nature of Maps by Robinson and Petchenik Mathematics of Cartography By Cynthia Lanius Note: Throughout this web site, links to other sites will open in a new window. What exactly are maps? So, is this a map? What is the history of mapmaking? He Measured the Circumference of the Earth With a Stick - 2,200 Years Ago! What mathematics do you use with maps? So if you go around the world in 80 days, how far would you go in a day? Want to solve some problems? Sure you do!! They use web-based technologies! A List of Cartography Resources So many links, so little time! Map-Related Careers Have they got a job for YOU! Teachers' Notes Lesson Details Received Feb '97 References Off-line Resources Fun Mathematics Read More Go to Site Delicious Continents Social Studies Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Civics, American History, or Government Teaching Idea Votes:0 Join Newsletter Search This Site! Delicious Continents About | Lesson Plans | Forums | Contribute | Hotchalk's Classroom Tools | Advertising Lesson Plans Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Art Computers & Internet Music P.E. & Health Other Multi-Disciplinary HotChalk Tools Inspired Teachers Science Projects Math Worksheets Teacher Discussions Lesson Plan Guide Search This Site Join Our Newsletter Contribute !!! Take Our Survey! Tell A Friend! 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EduBanners.com Learn PC Hardware Vote For Us @ SitesForTeachers @ Teach-nolo Read More Go to Site Economics and Geography Lessons Votes:0 Economics and Geography Lessons for 32 Children's Books Developed by Patricia King Robeson and Barbara Yingling Sponsored by : The Council on Economic Education in Maryland Towson State University 7800 York Road Towson, MD 21204 410-830-2137 Dr. Carol Jarvis Executive Director The Maryland Geographic Alliance University of Maryland Baltimore County 5401 Wilkens Ave. Baltimore, MD 21228 410-455-3148 Dr. Sari Bennett Coordinator The grade level listed beside each title is referenced to the MCPS Social Studies Curriculum and does not indicate reading level or an appropriate match with other curricula. Abuela's Weave (Grade 3) Apple Picking Time (Grade 1) Bananas-From Manolo to Margie (Grade 3) The Big Green Pocketbook (Grade 2) Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? (Grade 5) The Chester To Read More Go to Site Education Place Activity: Compass Tag Votes:0 Compass Tag Science Children play a game using the cardinal directions to locate different objects around the classroom. What You Need Ten or more pairs of everyday, easily recognizable objects Signs saying North, South, East, and West Compass rose (optional) What to Do Introduce the concept of the cardinal directions and the compass and help the children locate the direction North. Let as many children as possible take turns doing so. When children can easily identify North by pointing in that direction, review how they can find other directions when they know where North is. Have them hold direction signs and stand in the correct place in relation to North. They will need to know these concepts: South is opposite of North; East is opposite of West. To play Compass Tag, place direction si Read More Go to Site Education Place Activity: Knowing Where You Are Votes:0 Knowing Where You Are Language Arts Activity Students research place names in their state and discover and analyze the varied sources of these place names. WHAT YOU NEED State and local maps Atlases, gazetteers, foreign-language dictionaries State and local reference works on place names Poster board Felt-tip pens WHAT TO DO Divide the class into teams of three students. Divide a map of your state so that each team can study one section. Tell each team they should choose and track down the source of up to 20 place names. Then, they will create a chart to show their theories or findings. The chart should have two columns: first column, should be labeled PLACE NAMES, the second column SOURCE. Under SOURCE, students will classify the name source. Examples of classifications include: Named aft Read More Go to Site Finding Your Spot in the World - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-GGR0009 Finding Your Spot in the World An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Janet Smith School or Affiliation: Midway Intermediate School Highline School District, Seattle, WA Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 S Read More Go to Site Five Themes of Geography - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-GGR0010 The Five Themes of Geography An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Debbie Prevost Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 5, 6, 7, 8 Subject(s): Social Studies/Geography Description: A study of geography begins with knowing Read More Go to Site Five Themes of Geography and Current Events - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-GGR0011 Five Themes of Geography and Current Events An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Russ T. Hutchins, Coffeyville, KS Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Subject(s): Social Studies/Geography So Read More Go to Site GENI Web Project: Geography Internet Lesson Plans Votes:0 Web Project Geography Internet Lesson Plans Getting Comfortable with the Internet & Geography By: William R. Jamieson, South Newton Middle School; Kentland, Indiana Compare & Locate via the Internet By: William R. Jamieson, South Newton Middle School; Kentland, Indiaan Weather and its Effect on the Environment and Settlement By: Judith Allee, Cloverdale Elementary School Agriculture, Weather, Economy and Indiana By: Cloverdale Elementary School, Cloverdale, Indiana Mystical Chinese By: Peggy Lehman, Carmel, Indian Sadako and the 1000 Paper Cranes By: Janet Bragg, Lebanon, Indian Geological Development of Indiana and the Movement of Peoples Across the State By: Rebecca Williams; Benjamin Franklin Elementary; Terre Haute, IN Researching Global Climate on the Internet By: Hank Matthys and Dan Read More Go to Site Geo-Trip - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-GGR0014 Geo-Trip An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: McKay Willis; Utah Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 5 Subject(s) Social Studies/Geography Description: This activity is a multi-curriculum experience. Math, language arts Read More Go to Site Geography Education: Grades 5-8 @ nationalgeographic.com Votes:0 SITE INDEX FIGHTING CHOLERA WITH MAPS Forward to next 5-8 lesson Handouts for this lesson Return to 5-8 Table of Contents page Preview of Main Ideas Five hundred people, all from the same section of London, England, died of cholera within a ten-day period in September 1854. Dr. John Snow, a local physician, had been studying the spread of cholera for some time. An early example of medical geography is Dr. Snow’s use of maps to prove his long-held theory that cholera was a waterborne infection. Using mapping techniques similar to Snow’s, students will analyze maps to see if they can determine the sources of cholera in London. This activity can help students learn how mapping techniques can be used to understand social issues and to solve problems. Connection With the Curriculum Th Read More Go to Site Geography of the Middle East - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-GGR0013 Geography of the Middle East An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: K. K. Kittler School or Affiliation: Redmond High School, Redmond, WA Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. 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Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12 Subject(s) Social Studies/Geography Read More Go to Site Geography Site Votes:0 This Link is No Longer Active Please change your links and bookmarks to the following new locations: Electronic Resources for Geography: http://ejw.i8.com/geogweb.htm#acu Electronic Resources for History: http://ejw.i8.com/histweb.htm Read More Go to Site Geography Site Votes:0 This Link is No Longer Active Please change your links and bookmarks to the following new locations: Electronic Resources for Geography: http://ejw.i8.com/geogweb.htm#acu Electronic Resources for History: http://ejw.i8.com/histweb.htm Read More Go to Site Geography Site Votes:0 This Link is No Longer Active Please change your links and bookmarks to the following new locations: Electronic Resources for Geography: http://ejw.i8.com/geogweb.htm#acu Electronic Resources for History: http://ejw.i8.com/histweb.htm Read More Go to Site Geography Site Votes:0 This Link is No Longer Active Please change your links and bookmarks to the following new locations: Electronic Resources for Geography: http://ejw.i8.com/geogweb.htm#acu Electronic Resources for History: http://ejw.i8.com/histweb.htm Read More Go to Site Geography Site Votes:0 This Link is No Longer Active Please change your links and bookmarks to the following new locations: Electronic Resources for Geography: http://ejw.i8.com/geogweb.htm#acu Electronic Resources for History: http://ejw.i8.com/histweb.htm Read More Go to Site Geography Site Votes:0 This Link is No Longer Active Please change your links and bookmarks to the following new locations: Electronic Resources for Geography: http://ejw.i8.com/geogweb.htm#acu Electronic Resources for History: http://ejw.i8.com/histweb.htm Read More Go to Site Geography Site Votes:0 This Link is No Longer Active Please change your links and bookmarks to the following new locations: Electronic Resources for Geography: http://ejw.i8.com/geogweb.htm#acu Electronic Resources for History: http://ejw.i8.com/histweb.htm Read More Go to Site Geography Site Votes:0 This Link is No Longer Active Please change your links and bookmarks to the following new locations: Electronic Resources for Geography: http://ejw.i8.com/geogweb.htm#acu Electronic Resources for History: http://ejw.i8.com/histweb.htm Read More Go to Site Geography Site Votes:0 This Link is No Longer Active Please change your links and bookmarks to the following new locations: Electronic Resources for Geography: http://ejw.i8.com/geogweb.htm#acu Electronic Resources for History: http://ejw.i8.com/histweb.htm Read More Go to Site Geography Site Votes:0 This Link is No Longer Active Please change your links and bookmarks to the following new locations: Electronic Resources for Geography: http://ejw.i8.com/geogweb.htm#acu Electronic Resources for History: http://ejw.i8.com/histweb.htm Read More Go to Site Geography Site Votes:0 This Link is No Longer Active Please change your links and bookmarks to the following new locations: Electronic Resources for Geography: http://ejw.i8.com/geogweb.htm#acu Electronic Resources for History: http://ejw.i8.com/histweb.htm Read More Go to Site Geography Site Votes:0 This Link is No Longer Active Please change your links and bookmarks to the following new locations: Electronic Resources for Geography: http://ejw.i8.com/geogweb.htm#acu Electronic Resources for History: http://ejw.i8.com/histweb.htm Read More Go to Site Geography Site Votes:0 This Link is No Longer Active Please change your links and bookmarks to the following new locations: Electronic Resources for Geography: http://ejw.i8.com/geogweb.htm#acu Electronic Resources for History: http://ejw.i8.com/histweb.htm Read More Go to Site Geography Site Votes:0 This Link is No Longer Active Please change your links and bookmarks to the following new locations: Electronic Resources for Geography: http://ejw.i8.com/geogweb.htm#acu Electronic Resources for History: http://ejw.i8.com/histweb.htm Read More Go to Site GEOGRAPHY WEBSITE PROTOCOL: Votes:0 LESSON PLAN: National Parks BY: Janet Bragg, Lebanon, IN Site address: http://www.nps.gov/ Grade Level(s): grades 4 -12 Site: "Park Net" is the website sponsored by the National Park Service. Through this website, information can be obtained about our nation?s parks and historical landmarks. The home page menu contains selections for Visit Your Parks; Links to the Past; Park Smart; Info Zone; and Nature Net. The Links to the Past selection will provide databases for such topics as archeology, Civil War, structures and landscapes of historic places, maritime, museum collections, and peoples and cultures. Study guides, glossaries, curricula and other educational tools are also provided under this section. Additional tools for integrating the national parks and historic places into Read More Go to Site Identification, Mapping, and Personification of Countries Involved in World War II - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-GGR0016 The Identification, Mapping, and Personification of Countries Involved in World War II An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Shirlee G. Vale School or Affiliation: John Ehret Senior High School, Marrero, LA Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Date: Ma Read More Go to Site Jill Kuda Social Studies Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Civics, American History, or Government Teaching Idea Votes:0 Join Newsletter Search This Site! 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Summit, IN, 6/15/1997 Purpose: To teach students about the relationship between land use and physical landscapes in Australia. Grade Level: 7th grade Social Studies (Eastern Hemisphere) Geography Standards addressed: #1 - How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools and technologies to acquire, process and report information from a spatial perspective. #2 - How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places and environments in a spatial context. #3 - How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places an environments on Earth?s surface. #4 - The physical and human characteristics of places. #7 - The physical processes that shape the patterns of Earth? Read More Go to Site Latitude and Longitude - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #: AELP-GGR0060 Latitude and Longitude An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Jennifer Otto Email: jaost30@pitt.edu School/University/Affiliation: University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, Johnstown PA 15907-1200 Date: January 27, 2000 Grade Level(s): 5, 6 Subject(s): Social Studies/Geography Duration: A 40-minute class session Description: This lesson helps fifth graders learn how to find locations using longitude and latitude. Goals: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of longitude and latitude. Objectives: Students will be able to: give definitions for latitude and longitude. find a location using longitude and latitude. write the appropriate coordinates of a given location. explain the importance of using longitude and latitude. become mo Read More Go to Site Learning Physical Geography Through Making an Edible Map - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-GGR0053 Learning Physical Geography Through Making an Edible Map An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Nissa Sugden Endorsed by: Don Descy, Mankato State University Date: May 8, 1998 Grade Level(s): 1, 2, 3 Subject(s) Social Studies/Geography Description: The students will learn physical geography about a state or a country by making an edible map. They will use different edible objects to display the different geographical landmarks of that state or country. This lesson is aimed for early elementary students, and is messy and fun! Materials needed are dough, blue icing, chocolate chips, M&Ms, etc. The recipe included makes about 25 small maps. Goal: Students will learn the geographical features of a state or country. 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(Elementary, Geography) Votes:0 TEACHERS | ADMINISTRATORS | GROUPS MY LINKS: chat center Chatboards Teachers Administrators Grade Level Subject Area States Tech Chatboards Projects Interest Groups Classifieds Help Wanted Books for Sale Items Wanted Teaching Supplies Teacher Created Manipulatives Educ Games Educ Software Fundraising Miscellaneous Educ Programs Distance Learning Distance Teaching Continuing Education Tutors Wanted Tutoring Services Lessons New Lessons Add a Lesson Browse Lessons Search Lessons Jobs Search Jobs Post Resume Post Job Listings Resume Search Distance Learning Mailrings Harry Wong Projects Project Switchboard Classroom Centers Professional Readings Grant Writing Fundraising Eco-Chatboard 100 Days Traveling Buddies Classroom Pets Pen Pals Post Cards Live Chat Advertising <<Previous Lesson N Read More Go to Site Lesson Idea: Votes:0 LESSON PLAN: Weekly Current Events By: Peggy Lehman, Carmel, IN; 6/15/1997 Purpose: In order to enable students to become better informed and to encourage an interest in global current events, a series of Internet news searches will be performed as a class project. Grade Level: 6-12 Geography Standards addressed: (all 18 Geography Standards are touched through this activity) #1) How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective. #2) How to use mental maps to organize information about peoples, places, and environments on Earth?s surface. #3) How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places and environments on Earth?s surface. #4) The physical and human characteristics of places. #8) Read More Go to Site Lesson Plans for Website Class Votes:0 LESSON PLAN: Geography, Map Skills & the Internet By: Henrietta Lawrence, Northview MS (retired); Indianapolis, IN, June 15, 1997 Purpose: While enhancing and fine-tuning student utilization of computers, keyboards and the Internet/WWW, students will research various sites focusing on Italy?s history, landscape, culture, agriculture and cities. Grade levels: 6-8 Geography Standards addressed: 1. How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective. 2. How to use mental maps to organize information about people, places and environments in a spatial context. 3. How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places and environments on the Earth?s surface. 4. The physical and human characteristi Read More Go to Site Make A State Cookie Social Studies Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Civics, American History, or Government Teaching Idea Votes:0 Join Newsletter Search This Site! Make A State Cookie About | Lesson Plans | Forums | Contribute | Hotchalk's Classroom Tools | Advertising Lesson Plans Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Art Computers & Internet Music P.E. & Health Other Multi-Disciplinary HotChalk Tools Inspired Teachers Science Projects Math Worksheets Teacher Discussions Lesson Plan Guide Search This Site Join Our Newsletter Contribute !!! Take Our Survey! Tell A Friend! Special Features Efficient Reading Fun Science Ideas Food & Fitness Master's in Education Science Competition Previous Articles Enroll with HotChalk Free Professional Development Tools for Schools What We Offer Take a Tour! About HotChalk HotChalk Sites EdScope, L.L.C. EduBanners.com Learn PC Hardware Vote For Us @ SitesForTeachers @ Teach-nolog Read More Go to Site Making an Edible Map Into the Shape of Alaska - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-GGR0005 Making an Edible Map Into the Shape of Alaska An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Barbara Moore Endorsed by: Don Descy Mankato State University Date: October 28, 1997 Grade Level(s): 1, 2, 3 Subject(s) Social Studies/Geography Description: For students, learning mapping skills can be very boring. In order to make learning map skills more enjoyable and fun, this activity will do the trick. The students also get a chance to be creative when they make their own edible map in the shape of the state Alaska. Students will not only enjoy learning the physical features of Alaska, they will also get to eat their artwork! The maps the students create are edible! Students will have fun locating physical features on their edible maps. Goal: Students will l Read More Go to Site Making an Illustrated Dictionary with Geographic Terms - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-GGR0022 Making an Illustrated Dictionary with Geographic Terms An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Anita M. Scanga Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 5, 6, 7, 8 Subject(s) Social Studies/Geography Description: Students do not Read More Go to Site Making Globes - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-GGR0023 Making Globes An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Jacqueline R. Doubek School or Affiliation: Laughlin School, Nevada Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 5 Subject(s) Social Studies/Geography Description: The students Read More Go to Site Map Reading - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-GGR0025 Map Reading An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Jeanette Barsness Endorsed by: Don Descy, Mankato State University Date: March 23, 1997 Grade Level(s): 2, 3 Subject(s) Social Studies/Geography Description: Earlier lessons included students identifying their location in the world beginning from the broad perspective of the world and narrowing to their country, state, city, neighborhood, & home. Direction words and compass rose have been defined. This lesson covers map symbols and landmarks in part one and in part two students use this information to help them locate their home on a map. Goal: This lesson will help students with map reading skills by asking them to locate their home on a city map and participate in related activities. Objectives: Read More Go to Site Matthew Goodman Social Studies Lesson Plan, Thematic Unit, Activity, Worksheet, or Civics, American History, or Government Teaching Idea Votes:0 Join Newsletter Search This Site! Matthew Goodman About | Lesson Plans | Forums | Contribute | Hotchalk's Classroom Tools | Advertising Lesson Plans Math Language Arts Science Social Studies Art Computers & Internet Music P.E. & Health Other Multi-Disciplinary HotChalk Tools Inspired Teachers Science Projects Math Worksheets Teacher Discussions Lesson Plan Guide Search This Site Join Our Newsletter Contribute !!! Take Our Survey! Tell A Friend! 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Votes:0 LESSON PLAN: Researching Global Climate on the Internet BY: Hank Matthys and Dan Garwood, Liberty Middle School, Valparaiso Purpose: In order to familiarize students with the internet and with global climate patterns, students will research and analyze different physical environments available. Grade levels: 6 & 7 Geography Standards addressed: #1) How to analyze the spatial organization of people, places and environments on the Earth?s surface. #9) The characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations on Earth?s surface. #12) The processes, patterns, and functions of human settlement. #15) How physical systems affect human systems. Materials required: Computer(s), Internet access, media center, atlases, and worksheet with four given cities. Objectives: Upon completion of t Read More Go to Site Plotting A Hurricane Using Latitude And Longitude - An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Votes:0 Lesson Plan #:AELP-GGR0026 Plotting a Hurricane Using Latitude and Longitude An Educator's Reference Desk Lesson Plan Submitted by: Kathy Mendoza School or Affiliation: Redemptorist High School, LA Endorsed by: These lesson plans are the result of the work of the teachers who have attended the Columbia Education Center's Summer Workshop. CEC is a consortium of teacher from 14 western states dedicated to improving the quality of education in the rural, western, United States, and particularly the quality of math and science Education. CEC uses Big Sky Telegraph as the hub of their telecommunications network that allows the participating teachers to stay in contact with their trainers and peers that they have met at the Workshops. Date: May 1994 Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 Subject(s) Socia Read More Go to Site