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Lesson Plans - Geography

Insects We Love and Hate

This lesson is about insects rather than parasites, but it teaches students about some insect parasites (e.g., mosquitoes and lice) as well as about insects in general. Students will see pictures of insects that bite and sting, and others of insects that don’t bother people. They will classify insects into “likeable” and “not-so-likeable” categories and draw pictures of insects that people like and don’t like.

Animals of the World: An Internet Scavenger Hunt!

June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month — a great time to introduce your students to some of the best zoo Web pages on the Internet.

Putting Turkey On a Table (Or a Graph)

Put turkey on a table (or a graph)! Show turkey population, production, and consumption statistics.

What Would Halloween be Like Without the Ecuadorian Rainforest?

This lesson guides students in an exploration of sustainable agricultural practices directly related to the lives of people living in the rainforest. The connection is made through chocolate and cocoa farming.

For the Beans

Students study the growth of vegetables often used in recipes in Hispanic cultures.