South America (Rookie Read-About Geography: Continents)

South America (Rookie Read-About Geography: Continents)

Author: Rebecca Hirsch

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2021-12-07

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0531251373

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An incredible variety of climates and biomes span the territory of South America. As a result, the continent contains some of the greatest biodiversity on Earth. Rookie Read-About: Continents series gives the youngest reader (Ages 3-6) an introduction to the components that make each continent distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each continents' geography, history, and wildlife.


North America Gr. 5-8

North America Gr. 5-8

Author: Irene Evagelelis

Publisher: Classroom Complete Press

Published: 2007-03-01

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1553199472

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Travel from the northern tundra all the way down to the Yucatan Peninsula while exploring North America. See the physical features that characterize the continent on a map. Find countries in North America and list them in order of most northerly to most southerly. Locate where many of North America's largest cities were developed and why they were set up there. Decide whether a situation is either a positive or a negative human/environment interaction based on the scenario. Compare the different kinds of transportation used on a fishbone graphic organizer. Collect facts about the Rocky Mountains, like physical characteristics and vegetation on a web organizer. Review a detailed region map of the United States to see transportation routes from one end to the other. Aligned to your State Standards and the Five Themes of Geography, additional maps, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.


South America Gr. 5-8

South America Gr. 5-8

Author: Irene Evagelelis

Publisher: Classroom Complete Press

Published: 2007-03-01

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1553199480

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Become aware of the endangered environment and wildlife that inhabit South America. Get familiar with the Caribbean Region, one of the world's most sought-after tourist destinations. Describe the relative location of Chile using the features around it. Discover how the Andes Mountains and the Pampas are different. Do some research in the Amazon River, the most famous river in the world. Use the Wildlife Organizer to find the different kinds of wildlife that are unique to the Andes Mountains, the Amazon Rainforest and the Pampas regions. Find information about the subway system in some of South America's largest cities, like Caracas, Venezuela and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Compare an ancient South American civilization with the one that exists there now on the Regions Change Over Time graphic organizer. Locate the countries and capital cities on a political map. Aligned to your State Standards and the Five Themes of Geography, additional maps, crossword, word search, comprehension quiz and answer key are also included.


The Complete Book of Maps & Geography, Grades 3 - 6

The Complete Book of Maps & Geography, Grades 3 - 6

Author:

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Published: 2017-07-27

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 1483840115

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GRADES 3–6: With age-appropriate activities, this beginning social studies workbook helps children build knowledge and skills for a solid foundation in map skills and geography. INCLUDES: This elementary workbook features easy-to-follow instructions and practice on key topics such as US geography, grid maps, US regions, global geography, North and South American geography, and more! ENGAGING: This geography and map workbook features colorful photographs and illustrations with fun, focused activities to entertain children while they grasp concepts and skills for success. HOMESCHOOL FRIENDLY: This elementary workbook for kids is a great learning resource for at home or in the classroom and allows parents to supplement their children's learning in the areas they need it most. WHY CARSON DELLOSA: Founded by two teachers more than 40 years ago, Carson Dellosa believes that education is everywhere and is passionate about making products that inspire life's learning moments.


Social Studies Teaching Activities Books

Social Studies Teaching Activities Books

Author: Gary Lare

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780810853713

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An annotated listing of activities books for use with social studies curriculums, focusing on elementary and middle school grades, arranged by curriculum area, topic, and grade level. Includes contact information for publishers and distributors of appropriate books, and an index.


Becoming an Outstanding Geography Teacher

Becoming an Outstanding Geography Teacher

Author: Mark Harris

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-11-23

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1315522357

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Becoming an Outstanding Geography Teacher supports all geography teachers in offering a wide range of approaches to teaching and learning that will stimulate and engage students. Providing a variety of techniques for planning inspiring geography lessons, the book shows teachers how they can use current resources in a more innovative way to produce outstanding results. Chapters include sample lesson plans which demonstrate each technique with a step-by-step discussion of the development of the lessons, and have a strong focus on activating learning and supporting pupils on their individual learning journeys. The book covers all aspects of geography teaching, including: designing programmes of study differentiation questioning literacy and numeracy teaching A Level enquiry geography feedback and assessment. Packed full of strategies and activities that are easy to implement, Becoming an Outstanding Geography Teacher is essential reading for newly qualified and experienced geography teachers who want to ensure outstanding teaching and learning in their classrooms.


Discovering the World of Geography, Grades 4 - 5

Discovering the World of Geography, Grades 4 - 5

Author: Shireman

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2008-09-03

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1580377920

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Explore the world with students in grades 4–5 using Discovering the World of Geography. This 128-page book helps students use geographical knowledge and skills to interpret and analyze data. This text covers topics including maps, graphs, hemispheres, seasons, ocean currents, precipitation, and weather maps. The book presents information through activities such as maps, charts, diagrams, and graphs that support National Geography Standards. It also includes assessments and answer keys.


Discovering the World of Geography, Grades 5 - 6

Discovering the World of Geography, Grades 5 - 6

Author: Shireman

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2008-09-03

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1580377912

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Explore the world with students in grades 5–6 using Discovering the World of Geography. This 128-page book helps students use geographical knowledge and skills to interpret and analyze data. This text covers topics including the physical features of the United States, climates, latitude and longitude, the American Revolution, the Mexican War, the Civil War, WWI, and WWII. The book presents information through activities such as maps, charts, diagrams, and graphs that support National Geography Standards. It also includes assessments and answer keys.