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Geography Common Core RI.9-10.2 resources
Compare&Contrast 13 Colonies (New England, Southern, & Middle) Pamphlet Project
This is an amazing lesson/project to help students differentiate between the 3 groups of colonies--New England, Middle, and Southern. Student's final project will be a pamphlet where each fold explains a different group of colonies.
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1) Do now--naming the 13 colonies on a map, latitude and longitude fill in the blank, and a determining century question.
2) Graphic organizer where students have to put 12 different characteristics into the correct box (New England, South
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6th - 12th
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Just Eat It Food Waste Sustainability Movie Activity Print & Digital
Captivate your students with an eye-opening exploration of just how much food is thrown away in the U.S. and worldwide with this engaging documentary, Just Eat It: A Food Waste Story.This 75-minute film makes a great addition to any garbage or sustainability unit in your Current Issues, Human Geography, or Environmental Science class. Student materials come in both print PDF and editable digital Google files.************************************Greatness is investigating and solving real-world pr
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9th - 12th
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Two Million Minutes Globalization Movie Activity
Captivate your current issues or human geography students with an eye-opening tour through the lives of fellow teenagers in China and India, comparing their education with the typical American’s, with the debate-inducing documentary, Two Million Minutes: A Global Examination.This hour-long film makes a great jumping-off activity for incoming freshmen, nearing-graduation seniors, and any high schooler in between for any class ranging from Study Skills, World or US History, Human or World Geograph
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9th - 12th
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Japan Nigeria Population Growth Decline Movie Activity | Human World Geography
Investigate the wildly opposite population growth trends that exist in the world: the explosive growth in underdeveloped Nigeria and the population decline of an aging Japan. Using a short documentary, news articles, and population pyramid graphs, this lesson kit makes a great addition to your Current Issues, Human Geography, or Environmental Science class. This resource comes in printable PDF and editable Google Doc. Greatness is investigating issues closely to determine the best solutions.We t
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9th - 12th
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HIV & AIDS WebQuest
Bonus Activity Now Included: An AIDS RAFT Writing Activity!!This is an updated WebQuest that explores the definitions, statistics, social issues, and other factors of one of the deadliest diseases of the last 40 years, HIV/AIDS. Students will be able to differentiate between HIV and AIDS and learn about the impacts they are having around the world, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. This is a wonderful lesson for Health, Geography, or Modern Issues classes.This WebQuest includes 2 websites for
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7th - 12th
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The Mexican-American War: Reading Passages + Comprehension Activities
In this lesson students will be introduced to the Mexican - American War, and the territory that was eventually lost and/or gained by each side. Students will also look at the text features of a non-fiction reading to help gain a greater understanding. After each section of reading students will complete comprehension questions. Also included is a map which details the territory lost after the war.
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6th - 10th
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A Totally Editable First Days of School Classroom Scavenger Hunt
This First Days of School Classroom Scavenger Hunt was made for my Geography classroom, but then I decided I had to share! It is filled with humor and hints to help guide students through the first few days of school as we learn about the course syllabus, our classroom rules, and the tools they will find and use in the classroom once we get started. It is totally editable, and would NEED your personalized touch to make it work in your classroom. Read through to change it to work in any classroom
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Not Grade Specific
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Landmarks of South America: Geography: Reading Passages + Activities
This activity includes 8 different landmarks that are found across South America, including Machu Picchu, the Galapagos Islands, etc. For each, there is a picture and an accompanying description. Also included is a writing prompt to start the class for students, map of South America with questions included, discussion questions in relation to the landmarks and a word search.Check out my other continent related products!Geography Unit Bundle: Earth, Pangea, North & South America, Asia, Arctic
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6th - 10th
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American Factory Movie Globalization Activity Kit for Current Events
Offer your students a different look at globalization and how international business has upended and reshaped local US communities, not just other places far away with this engaging documentary, American Factory. This film makes a great addition to your globalization unit in any Current Issues, Human Geography, or Macroeconomics class. This resource comes in printable PDF and editable Google Doc files. Greatness is examining complex issues from various viewpoints.We think of globalization as cal
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9th - 12th
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Into the Wild Powerpoint Slides
Jon Krakauer's Into the Wild is a nonfiction book that most high school students find relevant, fascinating, and thought provoking. But my experience with teaching the book also revealed that it can be a challenge because it is so chock full of information, much of which could be reinforced through visual representation. That's why I created this helpful supplementary teaching tool: 45 chapter-by-chapter slides that depict maps, places, and other items of interest found in the book.
While all
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10th - 12th
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AP Human Geography Unit 2 - Population and Migration (Google Slides)
EVERYTHING included; no textbook required. Modeled specifically to cover all aspects of the College Board AP exam, including all essential questions. Easy-to-follow NO PREP lessons are delivered in 3 visually appealing formats, so you can choose how you would like to deliver each lesson: Google Slides, PowerPoints, and PDFs. Included:Complete bell-to-bell lessons for the entire unitEssential Questions for each lesson including answer keys and full explanationsAP-style Quizzes for each lesson inc
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9th - 12th
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Also included in: AP Human Geography - Complete Course Bundle (97% pass rate)
The Continent of South American: Readings on Geography, Environment, Wildlife
In this lesson students will be introduced to the geography, environment and wildlife of South America. Students will identify the counties, as well as the major geographical landmarks of the continent (Andes, Amazon River, etc.).Students will also learn about the overall environment of South America, and the wildlife that roam throughout the different habitats. Lastly, students will read about deforestation, and the effects it can and will have on the environment and wildlife if it continues.Ch
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6th - 10th
US States & Territories: 55 Reading Comprehensions w/ Questions & Answer Key
One reading comprehension for every state and territory! That's 55 reading comprehensions!Each state and region has a rich history and offer something unique to the country. How did the state form? How did it become part of the country? What significant events happened there? What's unique about it? These passages answer these questions and can help teach your students about the importance of each US state and the history behind it. Additionally, you'll find information about heritage, traditio
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Early Humans Bundle: Stone Age, Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Land Bridge, Sumer
This Early Humans Bundle contains the following lessons and activities:Cause and Effect in Ancient Sumer & Sumerians: Reading Passages + Activities How to Read a Timeline: Ancient History: ActivitiesEnvironmental Factors of Early Human Settlements: Reading Passages + ActivitiesThe Ten Characteristics of a Civilization: Reading Passages + ActivitiesLand Bridge Theory of Migration: Asia to North America: Reading PassagesLearning About the Past & the Experts Who Study It: Ancient History: R
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6th - 10th
Prisoners of Geography Literature Guide, Quiz and Vocabulary List
SuperSummary’s bundle with Literature Guide, Quiz & Vocabulary List for Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall delivers text-specific, assessment-based, and classroom-ready materials for close reading, analysis, comprehension assessment, and essay assignments.Review and plan more easily with summaries and analyses; important quotes and essay prompts; comprehension and close reading questions; and a list of key vocabulary words with use in context. Literature GuideDelve into the 43-page liter
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9th - 12th
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Geography of Earth: Continents & Oceans: Reading Passages + Activities
This is an introductory lesson to geography of the world. Students will learn about the continents and oceans that make up the world, as well as other relevant facts (how many of each are there; what is the biggest ocean and continent; what percentage of the world is water and land, etc.). Also included is a blank world map so students can correctly label the oceans and continents of the world (teacher version is also included).Check out my other continent related products!Geography Unit Bundle:
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4th - 10th
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Captain James Cook & His Exploration of the Pacific Ocean: Reading + Geography
In this lesson students will learn about Captain James Cook and the three expeditions he made in the 1700's. Specifically, students will read about the vital role that Cook played in not only exploring the largely unexplored Pacific Ocean, but also in mapping the worlds largest ocean. The lesson includes two articles for students to read, as well short response questions and a writing prompt to start the class.Updated December 2023 to include a PDF version!--> Want all of my ancient civilizat
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6th - 10th
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Geography Unit Bundle: Earth, Pangea, North & South America, Asia, Arctic, Poles
This Geography bundle contains the following lessons and activitiesGeography of Earth: Continents & Oceans: Reading Passages + ActivitiesLandmarks of Asia: Geography: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesLandmarks of North America Quiz: AssessmentLandmarks of North America: Reading Passages + Comprehension ActivitiesLandmarks of South America: Geography: Reading Passages + ComprehensionThe Depths of the Ocean: Reading Passages + Geography + ActivitiesInformational Article: Arctic Meltd
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6th - 10th
World's Most Polluted River Citarum River Freshwater Supply Movie Kit
Captivate your students with an investigation into Indonesia's Citarum River, widely considered the world's dirtiest, with this engaging documentary, The World's Most Polluted River.This hour-long film makes a great addition to your water or sustainability unit in any Current Issues, Human Geography, or Environmental Science class. Student materials come in both print PDF and editable digital Google files.************************************Greatness is understanding how interconnected our choic
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9th - 12th
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Last Call at the Oasis Freshwater Supply Conservation Pollution Movie
Investigate the various water issues that challenge us--our dwindling freshwater supply as well as the chemicals polluting the water available--with this engaging documentary, Last Call at the Oasis.This hour-and-a-half film makes a great addition to your water or sustainability unit in any Current Issues, Human Geography, or Environmental Science class. Student materials come in both print PDF and editable digital Google files.************************************Greatness is problem-solving our
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9th - 12th
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The Depths of the Ocean: Reading Passages + Geography + Activities
In this lesson students will be able to learn about one of the least accessible places on Earth, the Ocean floor. Students will read and learn about the different tolls created over time that allowed ocean exploration below the surface possible, as well as the first voyage made to the ocean floor by Jacques Piccard and Don Walsh. Furthermore, students will learn about the different ocean zones (determined by depth) and what characterizes each. Also included is information about the flora and fau
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5th - 10th
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US National Parks and States Maps Worksheets and Quizzes for Geography
Geography is important in understanding many different topics. I love teaching my middle school and high school students about national parks. With these maps and quizzes, students are able to get a good grasp of where the 63 national parks are located as well as the states in which they are located. This resource includes five different maps of the US and four different quizzes, which are based on the provided maps. It also has a sheet of a list of all the national parks in alphabetical order a
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5th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
The Ocean and Climate Change: Virgin Islands National Park Science Activity
Virgin Islands National Park includes over 7,000 acres of shorelines, marine habitats, coral reefs, and tropical rainforests. Because this park is located on an island in the Atlantic Ocean, it is very reliant on the ocean and the effects it has on the island. There are many ways that the ocean affects the islands. In this activity, students will examine the effects of the ocean and climate change, specifically, on Virgin Islands National Park. Basically, there are six 'stations' in this activit
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8th - 12th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS2-5
, MS-ESS3-2
, HS-ESS3-3
, MS-ESS3-5
, HS-ESS3-1
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Groundwater and Human Interaction Model Activity: Mammoth Cave National Park
Groundwater is an important subject to cover in any general science or earth science class when you discuss the water cycle and/or the hydrosphere. In this activity, students will learn about groundwater, karst areas, permeable and impermeable materials, water table, saturated zone, unsaturated zone, wells and human interaction with groundwater. These topics are learned as students study a specific area of Mammoth Cave National Park. In this activity, students will receive a seven-page packet. T
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5th - 10th
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NGSS:
HS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-1
, MS-ESS3-4
, MS-ESS3-3
, HS-ESS3-4
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