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The Sign of the Beaver real estate advertisement: Having read The Sign of the Beaver and the Sunday Real Estate section of the newspaper, create a slide show designed to sell Matt's cabin to buyers in early America.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By CarrieAnne Blocker.

The five themes of me: Students will demonstrate their understanding of the five themes of geography through literature-based integrated activities to spotlight how they are represented in each. They will also work on language/writing skills and computer competencies while enjoying a little art along the way!; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Catherine Hazelton.

Geography centers: A geography unit in which students investigate and compare their hometowns and other cities. The unit incorporates nine centers: math, science, social studies, reading, writing, computers, puzzles and games, art, and listening. They all have activities that are integrated with the geography unit.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Visual Arts Education and Social Studies); By Laurie Perry.

Integrating the internet into the curriculum: Jan Brett author study: Jan Brett's books will be used to integrate technology into different areas of the curriculum. The seven activities will each take about 30 minutes depending on the class. The highlight of the author study will be the design of a class multimedia presentation.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Computer/Technology Skills, English Language Arts, Information Skills, and Social Studies); By Barb Thorson.

The key to a map: The students will use a map of the classroom to strengthen their map reading skills. They will work in groups and use a prepared map of the classroom to find hidden messages.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Melissa Lasher.

Landform adventure: This lesson will enable students to learn the types of landforms and bodies of water. Then they will use geographic terms to describe landforms and bodies of water in Mexico. Activities in this lesson can be taught during a period of 2-3 days.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Beth Edmonds.

North Carolina regional travel brochure: The students will cooperatively design travel brochures that describe major physical and cultural characteristics of the regions in North Carolina.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Deborah Harrell.

Threads through South America: Weaving in Ecuador: This lesson for grade six takes a look at the weaving and textiles created in the Andes of Ecuador in and near the town of Otavalo. In addition to learning about Ecuadorian weaving, students may also create their own woven artifact.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); By Eric Eaton.

To market, to market: Photograph analysis: In this lesson, students analyze photos of markets from around the world to gain an understanding of the similarities and differences between geographically distant places, to learn about the economic and cultural significance of markets, and to improve visual literacy skills.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Eric Eaton.

Resources on the web

Colonial Williamsburg: This extensive website features access to the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library collections, primary source materials, videos of what life was like in the 18th century in Williamsburg, Va. and much more. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Don't be fooled by a photograph: In this Xpeditions lesson, students will study images that were altered digitally to create a desired effect. Students will discuss how a photograph conveys information, and how changing that photograph can change its message. This lesson plan is based... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provided by: Xpeditions

The garden: In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore the virtual exhibit, “The Garden”. After the teacher explains that students will learn about the impact human actions have on a variety of areas in the world, they navigate their way through the exhibit... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies); Provided by: Xpeditions

The Gateway to 21st Century Skills: Quick and easy access to educational resources found on various federal, state, university, non-profit, and commercial Internet sites. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: GEM Exchange

Jamestown changes: In this lesson, students will study census data showing the names and occupations of early settlers of the English settlement at Jamestown, Virginia, to discern how life changed in the Jamestown settlement in the first few years after it was founded. The... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provided by: EDSITEment

Learning Network: New York Times On The Web: The New York Times On The Web's Learning Network offers daily lesson plans, education news, and current events quizzes and daily news summaries for students. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: New York Times

Mail time! An integrated postcard and geography study: In this lesson from ReadWriteThink, students write to friends and family asking them to send picture postcards. This activity provides motivation for writing and reading and provides a wonderful opportunity to learn about maps as students discover where... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Under the deep blue sea: In this lesson, students have the opportunity to explore oceans and ocean life. Through creative writing and research projects, students will learn about the ocean and the creatures that live there. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provided by: EDSITEment

What's it like to live along a national boundary?: In this lesson, students will discuss the concept of boundaries and borders and will investigate the characteristics of the United States-Mexico border. They'll pretend to live on the U.S. side of the border and will write dialogues between themselves and... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provided by: Xpeditions

Zoom School: An on-line school room with facts and images about geographic, scientific, and language-related themes. Pages of information and activities including printouts and quizzes for each topic. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Enchanted Learning