$5 - $10 Geography Google Apps

This webquest is accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the physical geography, provinces, and territories of Canada!

This activity can be completed digitally via Google Slides as long as students have internet access. You may also print the question pages and provide the links to students in a method of your choice (links provided in a list on the answer key).

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Regions of Canada Webquest (14 pages)
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

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Teaching map projections can be challenging. This lesson is an easy way to give students the foundation they need to understand what map projections are and how each has its own level of accuracies and distortions based on the size and shape of land masses and measurement/distance between points. This works very well with my students and is a fund group cooperative activity that requires higher-level thinking skills and or helps students develop higher-level thinking skills by analyzing various map projections, and determining their accuracies and distortions.

LESSON: MAP PROJECTIONS: WHICH ONE WOULD YOU USE?

GRADE LEVEL: 7-12th

TIME FRAME: 90-120 MINUTES (TWO 60-MINUTE CLASS PERIODS)

TYPE OF ACTIVITY: GROUP COOPERATION ACTIVITY
NOTE: ADJUST MARGINS UNDER PAGE SETUP BEFORE PRINTING or SCALE TO FIT TO AVOID GRAPHICS FROM BEING CUT OFF.

OBJECTIVE:

• The learner will familiarize his/herself with the following map projections: Robinson Projections, Mercator Projections, Goode Projection, & Hammer Projection
• The learner will understand theaccuracies and distortions of flat map projections.
• The learner will understand the three variables of map projections: Shape, size &
  distance.
• The learner will investigate and explore various map projections to determine their accuracies and distortions.
• The learner will be able to determine what map projections can be used for accuracies of size, shape & distance.

MATERIALS:

• Presentation: Google slide format & PowerPoint presentation (included in zip file).
• Comparison Chart Listening Chart (1 per student)
• Activity Instructional Sheet: Map It! (1 per group)
• Internet connections to obtain a copy of map projections. (For each group)
• Printer to be able to print the map projection.
• Poster boards or butcher paper are cut into the size of poster boards. (One per group)
• Rubric: Map It Group Presentation
• Provide students with glue, markers, crayons, colored pencils, rulers, and scissors.

PREPARATION:

• Review the presentation and be prepared to discuss the accuracies and distortions of the maps presented.
• Make a copy of the listening guide for each student.
• Have students bring posterboards for group assignments or cut butcher paper into
  poster board size pieces.
• Make a copy of the Activity Instructional Sheet: Map It! 1 per group.
• Make sure your students will have access to the internet to find a map projection
  to examine and a printer that will allow them to print off the map projection.
• Print a rubric for each group so they know the requirements.

CLASSROOM SETUP:

• A desk and or table will be set up for students to work in teams of two’s, three’s, or with whatever the instructor feels comfortable.

INTRODUCTION: (10 minutes)

• PowerPoint Presentation or Google Slide Show (This is the same presentation)
• The PowerPoint presentation is included in the zip file.
• GOOGLE DOC SLIDE SHOW -- will receive with the purchase

PROCEDURE: (Group Reading Activity—30 minutes)
Divide the class into groups. Provide each group with the Instruction sheet: Map It! As well as a rubric, poster board, crayons, colored pencils, markers, glue, a ruler and scissors. Explain the instructions to the class based on the Instruction Sheet: Map It. Review what the group needs to present during their group presentation using the grading rubric.

CLOSURE / EVALUATION: (20-30 minutes)
Students will present as a group their findings regarding their map projection.

VIDEOS FOR REVIEW OF CONTENT:

Will receive it with the purchase of the lesson.

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Disclaimer: One purchase is good for one teacher's usage. For additional teachers to use this product, please purchase additional licenses at a discounted rate. This product is under copyright of Geography & Math Made Easy.

All of my U.S.A. Google Drive Research Projects in one DISCOUNTED bundle! Save *BIG* when you snag them together!

This great U.S.A. Google Drive Research Project bundle is everything you need if you are studying the United States of America, the 50 states, U.S. Presidents, National Parks and/or looking for online resources to assign to your students. Whether you are in person, distance learning, or a combination of both - you will find this bundle useful in your classroom!! These fun and engaging research projects encourage research skills using National Geographic Kids & various graphic organizers, content-specific vocabulary knowledge, and self-reflection skills! This resource comes with 25 pages per product of graphic organizers (with examples!), vocabulary terms, and Google Survey/Quizzes for easy grading. It is easy to use and an awesome independent research project that BOTH you and your students will love! Be sure to check out the following products for a more detailed description / preview of what is included :)

What is included?

- Access to 4 inclusive Google Drive research products, each containing the following resources:

• How-to-Use Guide - Includes main ideas, student outcomes, materials, standards/curriculum connections, and assessment/grading.
• National Geographic Kids Website Guide - Provides a detailed description of how to use the National Geographic Kids website, including pictures and steps. 
• Vocabulary Terms - ½ sheet definitions of 8 content-area vocabulary words related to each project.
• Vocabulary Quiz - This 8 question quiz assesses the students on their knowledge of the vocabulary words from the vocabulary terms given.
• Individual Research Graphic Organizer Option 1 - Graphic organizer option 1 for students to record their individualized research. It includes an example. 
• Individual Research Graphic Organizer Option 2 - Graphic organizer option 2 for students to record their individualized research. It includes an example. 
• Student Checklist and Project Reflection - This is the final part of the research project. Students are asked to fill out a checklist marking if they completed all aspects of the research project. They then can reflect on a few short answer questions.
• Terms of Use page

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"At times teaching remotely and in the classroom at the same time. At other times my entire class is remote. I am always looking for a variety of ways to teach, practice skills, and cover standards. This resource is a great addition to my lessons. The students found it easy to follow and enjoyed it as well. I found it to be an easy way to assess learning." - Christine E.

"I have loved this resource. During this period of distance learning, it has made it so easy to continue doing projects with my students without releasing my elementary students to the wide open web to stumble upon inappropriate content." - Mysti R.

"My students enjoyed the activities in this. The work was engaging and everything was easy to use." - Emily Y.

"Great resource. My students loved it. Very easy to use!" - Yvette J.

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This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the physical geography of Southeast Asia, including countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines.

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Physical Geography of Southeast Asia Passage (4 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 10 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

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Are you looking for online resources to assign your students so they can continue learning from home? Look no further! This comprehensive GOOGLE DRIVE research project BUNDLE is everything you need in order for students to complete independent research from home or paperless assignments at school. This product encourages research skills using National Geographic Kids & various graphic organizers, content-specific vocabulary knowledge, and self-reflection skills! This resource comes with over 12 pages per product of graphic organizers (with examples!), vocabulary terms, and Google Survey/Quizzes for easy grading. It is easy to use and an awesome independent research project that your students will love! Be sure to check out the individual products for a more detailed description / preview of what is included :)

This bundle includes:

Animal Classification Research Project

U.S. President Research Project

U.S. State Research Project

Country Research Project

What is included?

- Access to all 4 Google Drive products, each containing 8-9 resources (30 files total!!):

• How-to-Use Guide - Includes main ideas, student outcomes, materials, standards/curriculum connections, and assessment/grading.
• National Geographic Kids Website Guide - Provides a detailed description of how to use the National Geographic Kids website, including pictures and steps. 
• Vocabulary Terms - ½ sheet definitions of 8 vocabulary words related to each project.
• Vocabulary Quiz - This 8 question quiz assesses the students on their knowledge of the vocabulary words from the vocabulary terms given.
• Individual Research Graphic Organizer - Graphic organizers for students to record their individualized research. It includes an example.  
• Student Checklist and Project Reflection - This is the final part of the research project. Students are asked to fill out a checklist marking if they completed all aspects of the research project. They then can reflect on a few short answer questions.
• Terms of Use page

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This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the human geography of Canada!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Human Geography of Canada Passage (3 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

Are you looking for online resources to assign your students so they can continuing learning from home? Look no further! This comprehensive GOOGLE DRIVE research project BUNDLE is everything you need in order for students to complete independent research from home or paperless assignments at school. This product encourages research skills using National Geographic Kids & various graphic organizers, content-specific vocabulary knowledge, and self-reflection skills! This resource comes with over 12 pages per product of graphic organizers (with examples!), vocabulary terms, and Google Survey/Quizzes for easy grading. It is easy to use and an awesome independent research project that your students will love! Be sure to check out the individual products for a more detailed description / preview of what is included :)

What is included?

- Access to all 4 Google Drive products, each containing 8-9 resources (30 files total!!):

• How-to-Use Guide - Includes main ideas, student outcomes, materials, standards/curriculum connections, and assessment/grading.
• National Geographic Kids Website Guide - Provides a detailed description of how to use the National Geographic Kids website, including pictures and steps. 
• Vocabulary Terms - ½ sheet definitions of 8 vocabulary words related to each project.
• Vocabulary Quiz - This 8 question quiz assesses the students on their knowledge of the vocabulary words from the vocabulary terms given.
• Individual Research Graphic Organizers - Graphic organizers for students to record their individualized research. It includes an example. 
• Student Checklist and Project Reflection - This is the final part of the research project. Students are asked to fill out a checklist marking if they completed all aspects of the research project. They then can reflect on a few short answer questions.
• Terms of Use page

THIS BUNDLE #2 INCLUDES:

Google Drive Planet Research Project

Google Drive Native American Research Project

Google Drive Habitat Research Project

Google Drive National Parks Research Project

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Ratings & Reviews:

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This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the human geography of Southeast Asia, including countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines.

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Human Geography of Southeast Asia Passage (4 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 10 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the human geography of Latin America!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Human Geography of Latin America Passage (3 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

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This activity is an engaging and accessible way for your students to practice and strengthen their knowledge of American geography as well as states and capital cities!

Students will be tasked with identifying a mystery state that can be only be solved through the process of elimination. They will be prompted to use a political map of America to solve various puzzles and eliminate 49 states until they have only one left, thus solving the mystery.

This is a great way to review states and capital cities and basic map skills. The print version requires that students have access to a physical map but there is a link to a map in the digital version.

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• FIVE puzzles for students to solve using a political map of the United States and their knowledge of American geography
• Answer Key
• Link to Digital Version

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Get your students excited about Social Studies!

I designed this to give students a refresher on Social Studies skills at the beginning of the year but this could easily be given to a substitute for kids to work on, or a good practice activity for any point in the year!

This activity contains SEVEN worksheets:

• Pre-Assessment
• The Many Faces of Social Studies
• Primary vs. Secondary Sources
• Map Skills
• Types of Maps
• Chronology of Events
• Interpreting Charts, Tables, and Graphs
• Answer Keys
• Choice Board to extend learning
• Link to digital version!

This would realistically work for any middle school grade level. This could be given to students as an independent work packet, split up over multiple days as warm-ups, or used as a direct teach tool. Whatever works best for you!

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the physical geography of the United States of America!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Physical Geography of the United States Passage (3 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the human geography of the United States of America!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Human Geography of the United States Passage (3 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the human geography of Southwest Asia, including countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, and Turkey.

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Human Geography of Southwest Asia Passage (3 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

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This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the physical geography of Europe!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Physical Geography of Europe Passage (3 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the physical geography of Canada!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Physical Geography of Canada Passage (3 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the human geography of Europe!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Human Geography of Europe Passage (3 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the physical geography of Latin America!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Physical Geography of Latin America Passage (3 pages)
• 15 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.