Standard Course of Study :: Geography in Action

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Map projections and careers in geography: Students visit the Globe Projector exhibit in National Geographic's Xpedition Hall and explore the different types of map projections. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

A look at the population density of the United States: In this lesson from Xpeditions, students learn to "see the world in spatial terms" by analyzing population density at all levels and plotting the information on maps. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

Animals versus people: Who's the better navigator?: In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore animal navigation and compare animal to human navigational capabilities. Activities in this lesson engage students in online learning, cooperative group work, and creation of a final project using technology.... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: Xpeditions

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