Social Studies — Grade 9

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Cultural characteristics influence a region's character

Students analyze demographic data and explore relationships between several cultural characteristics of nations. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9 and 11–12 Social Studies)

Provider: National Geographic

Daily life in the Middle East

Students explore Iraq's rich cultural history and read online articles or print publications about daily life in Iraq. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 7, 9, and 11–12 Social Studies)

Provider: National Geographic

International alliances

Students discover the history, mission, function, and geographical range of six international alliances. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Social Studies)

Provider: National Geographic

Maps and current events

In this Xpeditions lesson, students come to realize the value of maps in illustrating important news topics other than weather forecasts. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Social Studies)

Provider: National Geographic

Other worlds: The voyage of Columbus

Using the internet, students observe the events of 1492 from this dual vantage-point, exploring the two worlds that made contact when Columbus stepped ashore. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9 and 11–12 Social Studies)

Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Putting geography to good use

Students analyze the geographical components of several topics and determine how geography can be used for a variety of purposes. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Computer Technology Skills and Social Studies)

Provider: National Geographic

The spread of AIDS

In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students research the spread of AIDS and how it has been affected by changes in global transportation and trade. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies and Science)

Provider: National Geographic