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Geography Adventure: Amazing Race Project for Middle School (End-of-Year)

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Discovering Our World
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5th - 9th, Homeschool
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30 pages
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Great mini-unit project for students. I used to fill in an awkward time gap and it turned out to be the favorite unit of the year. Great step-by-step guide and opportunities for students to learn new skills with presentation options included.
My kids absolutely loved this! They were so engaged and I saw some of their best work from this project!
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Description

**Embark on an Exciting Journey Around the World with "The Amazing Race Geography Project"!**

Are you ready for the ultimate adventure? Step into the shoes of a globe-trotting explorer and dive into the rich tapestry of our planet's geography, culture, and diversity! In this engaging end-of-the-year project, students will embark on a thrilling journey to explore fascinating locations from every corner of the globe.

**Research, Discover, Create!**

Students will choose captivating locations on each continent and dive deep into their research, uncovering secrets about climate, economy, physical geography, and culture. Armed with knowledge, they'll craft immersive presentations to showcase their findings in a creative and captivating way!

**Design Epic Challenges!**

But wait, there's more! Students will go beyond research and get hands-on by designing tasks that reflect the unique culture of each location. Whether it's crafting traditional crafts, solving cultural puzzles, or sampling exotic delicacies, the possibilities are endless!

**Connect the Dots Across Continents!**

As if that wasn't exciting enough, students will also flex their geographic muscles by calculating flight distances and mapping out the journey between their chosen destinations. Latitude, longitude, and flight paths!

**The Amazing Race Champions!**

In the end, students will present their epic adventures to their classmates, showcasing their research, creativity, and cultural insights. Who will be crowned the champions of "The Amazing Race Geography Project"? It's time to find out!

**Ignite a Passion for Geography!**

With "The Amazing Race Geography Project," ignite a passion for exploration, discovery, and global understanding in your classroom! Let the journey begin!

This project is fully editable so you can make it fit your classroom needs!

You will receive a ZIP file with links to the Google Doc™ version, along with Word and PDF versions.

What’s Included:

❶ Lesson Plan with suggestions on differentiation, essential questions & learning goals

❷ Introductory Lesson

❸ Research Links

❹ Project Timeline Checklist for Students (to keep track of where they should be)

❺ Amazing Race Itinerary (incorporates Absolute & Relative location)

❻ Location Profiles (climate, physical geography, economic activities of each location)

❼ Student-created tasks for each location (like the show!)

➑ Product Choice Board

➒ 100 point Rubric

ALSO:

+ Student Example Research & Project!

+ Example Presentation!

⚠️Some school districts restrict their students' access to other Google domains. If your students cannot access some of the materials, email me and I will provide you with an alternative.⚠️

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Total Pages
30 pages
Answer Key
Rubric only
Teaching Duration
2 Weeks
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