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Ecotourism - Create Your Own Adventure!

By Kurt Johnson

Students will create their own ecotourism experience for travelers! Following the ethic of ecotourism (environmentally conscious travel that supports local populations), students will make a brochure to advertise the ecotour and ecolodge that they

Subjects:

Environment, Geography

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Projects, Cultural Activities, Lesson

$4.00

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Refugee Crisis Webquest

By Kurt Johnson

In this webquest, students will interact with different websites to better their understanding of refugees and the ongoing refugee crisis. In part one, students will engage with a simulation that places them in the role of a refugee. Students will

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Other (Social Studies - History)

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Types:

Research, Internet Activities, Webquests

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Fair Trade Webquest

By Kurt Johnson

Students will explore the concept of Fair Trade through this 13-question webquest. In addition to learning about the history behind the movement, students will not only explore common FT goods/commodities and common FT producer countries, but so

Subjects:

World History, Geography, Economics

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Webquests, Lesson

$2.00

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NFL Map - United States Geography

By Kurt Johnson

Students will examine US geography through the lens of the National Football League. After labeling all 50 states on the attached map, students are tasked with locating the cities in which the 32 NFL franchises are based. Students will then

Subjects:

U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$2.50

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U.S. Physical Features Map Quiz

By Kurt Johnson

On a physical map of the U.S., students will label major physical features (mountain ranges, rivers and bodies of water).

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Social Studies - History, Geography

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Assessment, Printables

$1.00

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Movie: Whale Rider

By Kurt Johnson

Worksheet to go along with the movie Whale Rider, a story of a young Maori girl struggling to find her place in New Zealand. Focus of worksheet is on the geography theme 'Place', and stresses both the human and physical characteristics of this

Subjects:

Geography

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Movie Guides, Cultural Activities

$2.00

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Europe Physical Features Map Quiz

By Kurt Johnson

A 25 point quiz on the major physical features of Europe. (two identical map quizzes included on this pdf, the second of which will print better in black and white).

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, European History, Geography

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Assessment, Printables

$1.00

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NBA Map - United States Geography

By Kurt Johnson

Students will examine US geography through the lens of the National Basketball Association. After labeling all 50 states on the attached map, students are tasked with locating the cities in which the 30 NBA franchises are based. Students will then

Subjects:

U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$2.50

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Greek Mythological Trading Cards

By Kurt Johnson

To develop a deeper understanding of the polytheism of ancient Greece, students will create four trading cards (on a free online trading card creator) of Greek gods, goddesses, heroes, and creatures. They will then swap these cards with their peers

Subjects:

Ancient History

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Projects, Internet Activities, Homework

$2.50

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MLB Map - United States Geography

By Kurt Johnson

Students will examine US geography through the lens of Major League Baseball. After labeling all 50 states on the attached map, students are tasked with locating the cities in which the 30 MLB franchises are based. Students will then color-code

Subjects:

U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Worksheets, Activities, Printables

$2.50

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Population Pyramid Country Comparison

By Kurt Johnson

Using a population pyramid website generator, students will demographically compare a developing to a developed country. In examining population trends from 2000 - 2050, students will make connections between the two types of countries with respect

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Homework, Cultural Activities

$2.00

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Zika Virus and Other Concerns: The 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

By Kurt Johnson

This assignment focuses on the many concerns facing the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Zika virus, pollution, political instability, Russian doping scandal, inflation, etc.). Students will investigate these concerns by examining

Subjects:

World History, Geography, Other (Social Studies - History)

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Webquests, Lesson

$2.50

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Fair Trade Geography

By Kurt Johnson

Students will locate countries where Fair Trade products are produced (generally less developed countries). This document can either be printed and handed out to students or converted into a web platform (Google Drawing, Thinglink, etc) if students

Subjects:

Geography, Other (Social Studies - History), Economics

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Lesson

$1.00

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Maine Geography Quiz

By Kurt Johnson

On a blank map of Maine, students are quizzed on 30+ physical and political features (rivers, cities, mountains, regions, national parks, bordering states, etc). A good pre- or post-unit assessment.

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, U.S. History, Geography

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Printables

$1.00

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Country Profile - Child Labor

By Kurt Johnson

In this activity, students will begin by reading about a former child carpet worker in Nepal who has been rescued by the NGO GoodWeave. Following this, students will choose a country where child labor is a significant issue and research some

Subjects:

Geography, Other (Social Studies - History), Economics

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Research, Internet Activities, Lesson

$2.00

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East Asia Physical Features Map Quiz

By Kurt Johnson

A 15-point quiz on the physical geography of East Asia

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Geography, Asian Studies

Grades:

Not Grade Specific

Types:

Assessment, Printables

$1.00

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Silk Road Commerce

By Kurt Johnson

Students will be introduced to the spice black pepper and its importance in both Silk Road-era trade routes and later periods of exploration and colonization in New and Old Worlds. Students will then select and research a particular item of their

Subjects:

Ancient History, World History, Economics

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Activities, Internet Activities, Lesson

$2.00

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Deforestation

By Kurt Johnson

Using Haiti as a case study, students will examine the historical, societal, and environmental factors existent in the country's crisis. With clear multidisciplinary links between social studies and science, students will better understand the

Subjects:

Earth Sciences, Environment, Social Studies - History

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Internet Activities, Printables, Lesson

$2.00

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Mapping the Roman Republic/Empire

By Kurt Johnson

This activity has students examining the expansion of the Roman Republic/Empire through both historic and geographic lenses. Using a blank map of Europe and parts of Africa and Asia (a link is provided to teachers from which they will print these

Subjects:

Ancient History, European History, Geography

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Projects, Internet Activities, Printables

$3.50

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South Asia Physical Features Map Quiz

By Kurt Johnson

A 15-point quiz on the physical features of South Asia

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, Geography, Asian Studies

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th

Types:

Assessment, Printables

$1.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Kurt is a 15-year teaching veteran who got his classroom start as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Nepal. Currently teaching internationally, Kurt has taught in the U.S., Turkey, Singapore, India and Indonesia. Kurt has presented internationally on multidisciplinary education, problem-based learning, and using games in the classroom.

MY TEACHING STYLE

With an undergraduate degree in biology combined with Masters degrees in both secondary education and international development, Kurt combines his educational background with his personal interests and experiences to help shape his approach in the classroom. Certified in both social studies and science, Kurt often bring the two subjects together in an interdisciplinary approach. Frequently engaging students through the use of online games and simulations, Kurt often uses the methodology of both project- and problem-based learning styles.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.A., Biology, University of Virginia M.Ed., Secondary Education, University of New Mexico M.S., International Development, Tulane University

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