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12th grade geography research
Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse using the Five Themes of Geography!
Students will use a website created for this project to analyze maps and gather information about different locations. The students will then interpret that information using the 5 Themes of Geography to decide if the locations benefit them during the Zombie Apocalypse. The students will finish off their research with a short essay explaining their choices and how the information they gathered from the maps helped them make their decision.This is a great way to get students to use their mapping
Geography: Central and South America Scavenger Hunt Intro Activity (Easel)
This lesson is easy enough for 5th graders to understand yet works well with students up to grade 12. Modifications can be made as needed. Get the Scavenger Hunt Bundle and Save HereStudents will find this scavenger hunt on Central and South America both fun and motivating, It will encourage students to examine the physical, political, economic, and cultural characteristics of Central and South America. This is the perfect introductory activity to begin your unit.For this activity, provide each
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: NEW! Geography Scavenger Hunt Bundle + 2 Freebies
The Amazing Race: Classroom Edition (Includes Customizable Clue Templates)
This student-driven game includes 50 pages of racing material that will take your students on a fun-filled, virtual tour of 6 continents!
The Amazing Race: Classroom Edition is a game in which multiple teams of two or three students compete in a race with one another. Teams strive to arrive first at "pit stops," located at the end of each leg, to avoid coming in last. The clues provided during each leg lead the teams to the next destination or direct them to perform a task. These tasks are perf
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6th - 12th
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Volcano Research Journal / Volcano Project - PRINT & DIGITAL
Volcano Project - Students pretend to be a scientist studying an active volcano anywhere in the world - luckily during their research the volcano erupts. They must write a first person account of their volcano research. Includes a print (PDF) and digital (Google Slides™) version of the project for distance learning / online learning platforms. My students love the opportunity to learn and write about a volcanic eruption - I love to see what they come up with! Easy to differentiate for a varie
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7th - 12th
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Human Rights Violations Research Project (Presentation or Infographic)
In this project, students will review the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights to research a country's specific human rights violation. Students will conduct research using Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International to create a presentation or an infographic that reviews:Location of where the violation is occurringThe specific violationThe role of the United NationsWhy is this occurringThe significanceSolutions➡️The presentation is designed to be a group project. However, it c
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8th - 12th
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Natural Disasters Project Craft - STEM - PBL
Click here to purchase the 100% EDITABLE version of this product! Great for differentiation!Engage your students in project-based learning!Natural disasters are naturally occurring events that negatively affect a large population of people. Natural disasters can unfortunately cause loss of life, as well as property, economic and environmental damage. Although by definition, natural disasters are ‘natural’, most scientist agree that human behaviour also plays a role. Certainly, the more we unders
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5th - 12th
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Country Travel Brochure Project
This is a fun project activity where students create a travel brochure for a chosen (or teacher-assigned) country. This project works well because the students know exactly what information that they need and where to put it on the brochure. It makes researching so much easier for everyone! There are directions, a brainstorm sheet, and a rough draft graphic organizer. I like the students to complete the final draft on large white construction paper, but the rough draft graphic organizer could be
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4th - 12th
World Geography Travel Agent Project
This project asks students to work both individually and with a group to develop a travel package for a fictional celebrity traveler (see Preview file). Students will research various world locations, write a persuasive paragraphs about the locations, and create a presentation to convince the traveler to select their travel package.
In addition to helping students learn more about world geography, this project is a great way to incorporate many of the Common Core ELA standards within your soc
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4th - 12th
Holidays Around the World ORNAMENT CRAFT: Christmas Traditions RESEARCH Project
Supplement your Christmas Around the World unit with these easy crafts! While researching Christmas or other holiday traditions around the world, students can gain a worldly and self empowering experience all while being creative and getting in the holiday spirit! These Christmas Around the World Research Ornaments are the perfect tool to help your students organize their research for their project or report on the their chosen country. Students can color these ornaments to decorate the class
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3rd - 12th
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Unit 2: Migrant Profile Mini-Project - AP Human Geography
AP Human Geography Topics Covered: 2.10 Causes of Migration 2.11 Forced and Voluntary Migration 2.12 Effects of Migration Use this mini-project to reinforce and apply the concepts for all three migration topics. You will receive a full page of student directions, expectations and resources, a student planning graphic organizer, a "person" template and a rubric for scoring the project. This project can be assigned and completed digitally or printed to be utilized hard copy! Concepts included: P
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9th - 12th
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Solve a Real World Conflict Current Events Activity | In the News | Microsoft
The United Nations needs help! Students propose solutions to real-world conflicts in this thought-provoking activity. First, they watch the news to find examples of conflict and cooperation around the globe. Then they summarize the information for the UN Security Council and write innovative proposals for peace. This is a great way to integrate current events and research skills into your curriculum. A fill-in rubric is included for easy grading. Your purchase has print & interactive, digita
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6th - 12th
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Current Events Global Issues World or Human Geography Capstone Research Project
Culminate your Human Geography, Current Events, or Contemporary World Issues course with this highly scaffolded project that lets your students research and argue for the most urgent issues of the 21st century!It's two projects in one! Students can either: Design a one-pager poster, creating a visual learning tool for others Construct an in-depth research essay, diving into the roots of the issue and thoroughly dissecting possible solutionsEverything is included, from brainstorming to final edit
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9th - 12th
Also included in: Global Issues Contemporary World Problems Human Geography Course Bundle
Fresh Water Issues Activity Kit - River Pollution Clean Drinking Water Access
Explore various issues impacting our world's limited freshwater supply 1-2 week activity kit.Topics covered include:The limited supply of fresh water available for human useRiver pollution chemicals from "fast fashion" textile factoriesGender inequality in water collection Your own water current issue!These 5 activities are perfect for exploring our natural resources in your Human Geography, Current Global Issues, or Environmental Science course.All student materials come in both print PDF and e
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9th - 12th
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Spanish Speaking Country Research Project
Groups will research a country and create a presentation. The student project includes a presentation board, map, travel brochure, and flag. Rubric is detailed but this file is a Word file so the buyer can EDIT any part of the project or rubric to their satisfaction. Students must research their information and cite sources. This project is great for middle school or high school World Langauge classes looking to teach about the countries and culture of the Spanish-speaking or French-Speaking wor
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5th - 12th
Also included in: Spanish Projects Bundle
Climate Zone Travel Brochures
Looking for a fun way to teach the 5 climate zones? This research project features brochures for the following climate zones:✓ Tropical✓ Polar✓ Arid✓ Mediterranean ✓ TemperateThere are 5 brochures templates (one for each climate zone). One set is best for color printing and the other for black and white. Brochures could be assigned for independent work, partner practice, group work, or homework. Students can use safe websites or printed information to complete their brochures. How you assign eac
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3rd - 12th
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The Water Scarcity Crisis Challenge | Investigate Solutions Activity | Google
The United Nations needs help combatting the world’s water crisis! This thought-provoking activity challenges students to examine innovative solutions to ease scarcity in the Middle East. They analyze various ideas, determine the pros & cons of each, and create their own unique solutions. Then, students write innovative proposals recommending the most promising proposal in a final report to the UN Council. A fill-in rubric is included for easy grading. Your purchase has print & interacti
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5th - 12th
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Russia & Central Asia Biome and Geography Hunt
Introduce your unit over RUSSIA with this mapping activity. Students use globes, atlases, and/or the internet to discover more about the geography of this region!
Countries included:
Russia
Kazakhstan
Uzbekistan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Students create maps over:
-Biomes
-Geography (landforms, countries, bodies of water, urban centers)
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Model United Nations Simulation
This simulation has been one of my favorite activities in my freshmen Geography class. Freshmen are typically an energetic bunch, but they really stepped it up with this simulation. They wrote fantastic short essays, presented their resolution ideas, and dressed professionally. Best of all, they had to use critical thinking skills while debating one another over the summit's chosen global dilemmas. This activity and handout includes the following: 1. UN Simulation and Essay overview2. Resolution
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5th - 12th
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Human Overpopulation Research Activity | Project-Based Learning
Engage students with a research activity on countries with fast growing populations! Students will research the causes and effects of overpopulation in a selected country and present their findings on a poster or Powerpoint presentation. This product includes:Activity PromptCountry Selection Sheet4 Guided Research pages Student Rubric for easy gradingThis resource is editable to meet student needs! This is meant to be an additional resource to a unit about community changes and does NOT include
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2nd - 12th
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Also included in: Project and Research Activity Bundle for Grades 3-5
CNN Student News Worksheet - (CNN10) Weekly graphic organizer
A weekly, Monday-Friday, note catcher for CNN10 Student News. Each day, different questions prompt the students to capture information and think critically. This graphic organizer is student friendly and allows students to do their own research on current events happening around the world. There is a connection to geography as a few questions prompt for identification of locations.
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4th - 12th
North America Biome and Geography Hunt
Introduce your unit over North America with this mapping activity. Students use globes, atlases, and/or the internet to discover more about the geography of this region!
Countries Included:
U.S.A.
Canada
Mexico
Bahamas
Dominican Rep.
Cuba
Haiti
Belize
Honduras
Nicaragua
Guatemala
El Salvador
Costa Rica
Panama
Greenland
Students create maps over:
-Biomes
-Geography (landforms, countries, bodies of water, urban centers)
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check out my bundled GEOGRAPHY MAPS in my TpT store!
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3rd - 12th, Adult Education
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Comparing Country Statistics Geography Europe Research Activity
Want to study the countries of Europe? Looking at current events in your classes? Looking at European statistics? Hoping to find the perfect no-prep resource to practice investigation, comparison and analysis?This activity requires students to gather and compare the important basic statistics of the countries of Europe by creating country signs for classroom centers to travel. Statistics Covered:PopulationLife ExpectanceLiteracy RateGDPMoney/CurrencyLanguagesAt the end, students must use the i
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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States of Mexico Geography Research Project
This project encourages students to learn about a specific state in Mexico. They will work in groups (or individually) to research their state and then they will make a mini poster explaining what they learned. I typically use this in my Spanish classroom to supplement a Mexico geography unit. However, this product is designed to also be used in a Social Studies geography or history unit about Central America and/or Mexico. This product is in ENGLISH (not Spanish)These are some topics that the s
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5th - 12th
Design a Global Action Figure Research Project | World Cultures PBL | Microsoft
This fun project challenges your students to create a “Barbie & Ken Around the World” action figure. First, they investigate a world culture by filling-in a research guide. Then, they design the attire and accessories for their dolls in a way that reflects their world culture. Project-based learning promotes higher-level thinking and creativity in your classroom. These can be adapted to any world culture and look awesome on display! Teacher slides guide your explanation of the project, and a
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5th - 12th
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