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Geography Common Core RST.6-8.4 lessons
Topographic Mapping Lesson with Worksheet, Power Point, and Map Reading Activity
This lesson goes over how topographical maps are constructed, what their symbols mean, and what we use these maps for. The worksheet follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. The map reading activity gives a students a simple topographic map that they have to answer questions by interpreting the map. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades.
Key Terms Include:
- topography
- contour lines
- contour intervals
- index contours
- scal
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4th - 8th
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Earth's Topography No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet and Vocabulary
This lesson goes over the different types of topography that are found around the globe. It includes explaining the different types of land forms such as mountains, plains, and plateaus. The worksheet follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades.
Key Terms Include:
- topography
- elevation
- relief
- land forms
- plains
- coastal plains
- interior plains
- mountains
- plateaus
- land form regio
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4th - 8th
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Monitoring Earthquakes No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet, and Activity
This lesson goes over the different types of equipment used to measure the strength of earthquakes. Some equipment we use today has origins that can be traced back 2000 years ago to ancient China. The activity gives students a chance to interpret seismograms to compare earthquakes. The worksheet follows along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades.
Key Terms Include:
- seismograph
- seismogram
- tiltme
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4th - 8th
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The Amazon River Reading Passage and Activities
Take your students on an educational adventure to the Amazon River with this resource packet. Students will be able to read, write, and draw about one of the most extraordinary ecosystems of our planet! Perfect for classrooms, homeschooling, or independent learners keen on exploring the wonders of the Amazon River. The following pages are included:KWL Graphic organizerReading Passage Reading Passage with notesMultiple Choice Review Questions (10)Short Answer Question (10)Amazon River Acrostic Po
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5th - 9th
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Also included in:Â Amazon River and Amazon Rainforest Reading Passage and Activity Bundle
Climate Zones - An Introductory Unit
Climate Zones - An Introductory UnitIn this introductory unit, students will focus on the 5 major climate zones around the world and explore characteristics of each in a variety of ways. Help your students understand why they experience the weather that they do and help them get a sense of what life is like outside of the location in which they live. This 3 day resource includes guided notes, key vocabulary, 2 different assignments, and an assessment to help students understand the basic facts
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5th - 8th
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Also included in:Â Climate Zones, Biomes, and Physical Features of the World
Biomes of the World - 1 Pager Project
Biomes - One Pager ProjectHelp your students understand the unique and diverse biomes around the world through this one-pager research project. I use this a culminating project at the end of our unit, but it can be adapted however you'd like. I also create a gallery walk w/ questions to allow students to view other's one-pager projects. This is a very engaging and effective way to help students learn about the ecosystems of the world and the flora and fauna that call them home. What's includ
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5th - 8th
Biomes around the World - Reading Summary w/ Comprehension Q's
Biomes around the World - Reading Summary w/ Comprehension Q'sThis resource is a 2 page summary of biomes and an analysis of the treats that they face in our ever-changing world. Also included are 5 reading comprehension questions to assess student comprehension. Use this in any secondary level classroom as an introduction to your biomes unit. Included are both PDF files and editable word docs. for teacher convenience and adaptability. Check out the 1 Pager Biome Project here:Biome 1 Pager P
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5th - 8th
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Earth Models No Prep Lesson with Power Point, Worksheet and Coordinates Activity
This lesson begins with going over how Greek scientists made the discovery that the Earth was a sphere. It was very challenging to accurately map the Earth so scientists today use a grid system. Scientists can also make map projections using different techniques, but each technique has its own drawback. The worksheet that is included goes along with the power point presentation to keep students engaged. This lesson is designed for late elementary through intermediate grades.
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4th - 8th
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