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Geography: My Life in 5 Themes Beginning of the Year Icebreaker (Music & PP)
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Engage, Connect, and Review Geography from Day One!
Looking for a meaningful and interactive back-to-school activity that goes beyond the usual icebreakers?
This “My Life in 5 Themes” beginning-of-the-year icebreaker resource is the perfect way to get to know your students while reviewing or introducing the 5 Themes of Geography: *Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, and Region. *Students will work in groups to explore themselves and their city or town. This is not only a great way to get students working together and familiar with one another, but a great start to understanding geography!
This lesson incorporated music to grab students' attention and then moved into an introduction on how the 5 Themes relate to each student's life.
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**✧ **Human Geography Bingo: A Beginning of the Year Icebreaker Activity
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Geography, Mapping Me: Exploring Our World Through Each Other Ice-Breaker
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Perfect for Grades 6-12, but can be modified for all ages and grade levels.
Kick off the school year with this geography-focused beginning-of-the-year icebreaker. This student-centered activity will engage students and build connections with their new classmates, all the while practicing geography skills at the same time! This getting-to-know-you activity is fun and interactive and will get your student excited about your geography class.
In “Mapping Me,” students mark places that matter to them — where they’re from, where their family is from, places they’ve visited, and where they hope to go. It’s the perfect blend of social-emotional learning, geography, and classroom community building.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
🟢 World map to a projected or large classroom map
🟢 Song Lyrics for Introduction
🟢 Printable postcards template: Print out on card stock or thicker paper as you will be hanging them on clothes line around the room.
🟢 Needed: Markers/colored pencils and Other Art Supplies, Sticky Notes to pin to the map with their name on it, Ipads or computers for light research.
🟢 Needed: Clothes Line Twine & Clothes Pins: String it around the room. (If you choose not to purchase these items borrow thread or yarn, and use tape to hang them.) Push pins, stickers, or sticky dots
🟢 Exit Tickets
☑ For secondary — middle school and high school students
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✧ Geography: Battleship: Latitude & Longitude (Absolute Location) Map Skills ....................................................................................................................................... CREATE A CUSTOM BUNDLE & SAVE UP TO 20% Do you need $25 or more of resources from our store and want to save up to 20%? Just let me know and a customized bundle can be created for you. Learn more about how to Create Your Custom Bundle. ....................................................................................................................................... DISCLAIMER One purchase is for the use of one teacher. If additional teachers wish to use this product, please purchase additional licenses. ....................................................................................................................................... © Geography & Math Made Easy Resources. Created by Martha Boykin ^ Will Boykin. All rights reserved. Purchase of this product grants the purchaser the right to reproduce pages for classroom use only. If you are not the original purchaser, please download the item from my store before making copies. Copying, editing, selling, redistributing, or posting any part of this product on the Internet is strictly forbidden. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. ....................................................................................................................................... Related Topics: geography and math made easy, geography, geography activities, geography unit, beginning of the year, icebreakers
Geography: River Rush: The World's Liquid Highways Lesson & Bingo Game
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Need a creative and fun, interactive way to teach students about the world's greatest rivers, often dubbed our "liquid highways"?
Our waterways are not just pretty sights; they’re dynamic systems that play a massive role in our ecosystems and economies. Rivers support diverse habitats, serve as sources of drinking water, and provide recreational spaces for kayaking or fishing. When kids learn about rivers, they also dive into topics like geography, history, and environmental science — all while understanding how human activities can impact these essential resources. You can find them wherever you travel throughout the world. Let's get them excited about exploring the role rivers have played throughout history and how they shape our world today!
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Geography, Peak Pursuit Mountain Range Identification Lesson and Game
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Who wouldn’t want to kick off learning the great outdoors with this fun Mountain Range Lesson and Bingo Game?
Kick off the school year with fun and learning through this World Mountain Identification Lesson and Bingo Game! It’s a fantastic way to break the ice and **get everyone engaged **right from day one, working cooperatively through physical geography of the world's greatest mountain ranges task cards, while completing a corresponding map activity.
As students** familiarize themselves with the world's mountain ranges**, they’ll learn about **physical landform geography **and foster teamwork as they work together to fill their Bingo cards. You can even spice things up with prizes for winners or set up stations dedicated to each mountain range where kids can dive into cool facts like height, location, and tectonic plates. Plus, it adds a little friendly competition, which always lightens the mood! This game serves as a great launching pad for deeper discussions about ecosystems or climate zones and sets an adventurous tone for the year ahead.
End the lesson with an **Exit Card **to gain insight into what your students gained.
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Includes the following major mountain ranges:
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☑ For secondary,** middle school and high school students**
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**✧ **Geography: Landforms Picture Dictionary Introductory Activity
**✧ **Geography: Face Of The Earth, Landforms Masterpiece (Easel Activity)
**✧ **Africa Geography Physical Geography, Crossing The Sahara
✧ Purchase the Bingo Review Game Only
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Geography, Peak Pursuit World Mountain Ranges Identification Game (PowerPoint)
By Geography & Math Made Easy
Who wouldn’t want to kick off learning the great outdoors with this fun Bingo Game and PowerPoint?
Kick off the school year with fun and learning through this World Mountain Identification Bingo Game! It’s a fantastic way to break the ice and get everyone engaged right from day one. As students familiarize themselves with the world's mountain ranges, they’ll learn about **physical landform geography **and foster teamwork as they work together to fill their Bingo cards. You can even spice things up with prizes for winners or set up stations dedicated to each mountain range where kids can dive into cool facts like height, location, and tectonic plates. Plus, it adds a little friendly competition, which always lightens the mood! This game serves as a great launching pad for deeper discussions about ecosystems or climate zones and sets an adventurous tone for the year ahead.
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Get the full version with the lesson and the Bingo Game here.
Includes the following major mountain ranges:
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
☑ For secondary — middle school and high school students
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OTHER RESOURCES YOU MAY LIKE:
**✧ **Geography: Landforms Picture Dictionary Introductory Activity
**✧ **Geography: Face Of The Earth, Landforms Masterpiece (Easel Activity)
**✧ **Africa Geography Physical Geography, Crossing The Sahara
✧ Get the full version with the lesson and the Bingo Game here.
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Mesopotamia Bundle - Reading Comprehension Worksheets - World History - NO PREP!
By The Classroom Globetrotter
Embark on a comprehensive exploration of one of history's most influential civilizations with our Mesopotamia Bundle. This set includes three detailed worksheets covering key aspects of Mesopotamian history, geography, and cultural contributions. Perfect for middle and high school students, this bundle provides a complete understanding of the early developments in Mesopotamia.
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Worksheet 2.1: Introduction to River Valley Civilizations
Provides a foundational overview of river valley civilizations, with a focus on the significance of these early societies in human history. Engaging reading passages, bolded key terms, diverse comprehension questions, and visual aids are included to facilitate learning.
Worksheet 2.2: Mesopotamia: Geography and Early Settlements
Delves into the geographical features that shaped Mesopotamia and the development of its early settlements. Detailed passages, key terms, varied questions, and relevant images help students grasp the importance of geography in the rise of this civilization.
Worksheet 2.3: Mesopotamia: Sumerians and Their Contributions
Explores the rich history and lasting contributions of the Sumerians, one of Mesopotamia's most significant cultures. This worksheet features comprehensive reading passages, highlighted vocabulary, a variety of comprehension questions, and supporting visuals to bring the Sumerians' legacy to life.
Worksheet 2.4: Mesopotamia: Babylon and Hammurabi
Explore the rise of Babylon and the significance of the Code of Hammurabi with our detailed "Mesopotamia: Babylon and the Code of Hammurabi" worksheet. Designed for middle and high school students, this resource provides an in-depth look at one of history's earliest and most influential legal codes, along with the civilization that produced it.
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By The Classroom Globetrotter
Take your students on a journey through the rise and fall of the Roman Empire with this comprehensive reading comprehension bundle! Covering key topics from the founding of Rome to the rise of Christianity, this resource includes seven engaging worksheet sets plus a BONUS Unit Quiz to assess student learning. Designed for middle school and high school World History classes, each worksheet set features detailed reading passages, key terms, and comprehension questions to reinforce understanding.
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Engage Students with an In-Depth Exploration of the Industrial Revolution!
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History Snapshot - THE WORLD in 2000 BCE - What was happening?
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Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!
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By Quick Assignment Central
Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!
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History Snapshot - THE WORLD in 1492 CE - What was happening? Inc TIMELINE
By Quick Assignment Central
Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!
Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.
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History Snapshot - THE WORLD in 3000 BCE - What was happening? Inc TIMELINE
By Quick Assignment Central
Are you looking for a way to bring history to life for your students? Our assignments focus on what was happening on each continent at specific moments in history. You can choose individual assignments or complete sets that cover each continent—perfect for a well-rounded approach to learning!
This Bundle includes a timeline of events around 3000 BCE with 10 questions for students to answer.
Each assignment includes four informative paragraphs that highlight significant events on a continent, along with four questions designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking. Whether you select a single continent or explore them all with our bundle options, these resources are designed to enhance your curriculum and make history more accessible for your students.
Each assignment is written at a 7th-grade level, with a special focus on ESOL students, but they are suitable for a wide variety of learners.
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