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America's first people
In Two worlds: Educator's guide, page 2.2
These activities, designed to accompany "First Peoples" and "The Mystery of the First Americans," will enable students to explore the origins of human populations in North America.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)
By Pauline S. Johnson.
The migration of the monarch butterfly
The students will listen to and discuss books about butterflies and the migration of monarch butterflies to Mexico in order to integrate science, social studies, and language arts.
Format: lesson plan (grade 2 English Language Development, Science, and Social Studies)
By Martha H. Dobson and Margaret Monds.
Theories of migration
In Two worlds: Educator's guide, page 2.1
In this lesson, students will read about and evaluate differing theories about the migration of the first people to the Americas.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)
By Pauline S. Johnson.

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Geography Action!
Activities, lesson plans, and a showcase of natural sounds help students and teachers explore topics such as biodiversity, conservation, habitats, population, rivers, and U.S. public spaces in an effort to celebrate Geography Awareness Week all year long. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: National Geographic
Population growth and movement in 19th century North Carolina
In this eighth grade social studies lesson, students compare historical maps of North Carolina from 1823 and 1892 and propose reasons for the population change evidenced by the maps. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)
Provided by: UNC Libraries