6.2

Sustainable Energy Systems

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Description: In this lesson, students will learn about the different types of sustainable energy and how these energy systems work. They will be able to understand the origins and uses of different energy sources. They will be able to describe different forms of energy and how they can transform from one to another.

Grade level(s): Middle School

Standards: OAS

Produced By: Grace Gierach

Location Name Changes in Asia

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Description: In this lesson, students will investigate name changes of locations in Asia. They will be able to understand why location names change and apply this knowledge to current events and issues. They will be able to identify locations on a map and use geographic tools to analyze geographic data.

Grade level(s): Middle School

Standards: OAS

Produced By: Amy Williams

"Where Could I Bee" - North America

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Description: This activity contains approximately 60 riddles about North America. These may be used as bell ringers, in conjunction with the Giant Map of North America, or to enrich other activities. Below please find a sample riddle from this packet.

Tonight I’m out camping
Enjoying the dark
There are so many stars
Here in Yellowstone National Park
I think I see my home galaxy
Far away in the sky
Because locals here gave
Turning off lights a try
Under skies black and dark blue
I pose one question to you
Name each state this park occupies
Of which there are three
Then it will be no surprise
You’ve won Where could I bee

Download the packet and view Page 60 for the answer!

Grade level(s): Middle School, High School
Standards: OAS
Produced By: Richard Tuberville

Using the Pacific Ocean Giant Map to Understand Physical Features

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Description: This is an interactive and engaging lesson designed to provide students with an understanding of the physical geography of the Pacific Ocean and the effects of various environmental phenomena. The lesson involves reading, researching, and interacting with the map to demonstrate understanding.

This lesson is designed to use the Giant Traveling Map of the Pacific Ocean to help students contextualize the physical features of the region.

This lesson is aligned with both National Geography Standards and Oklahoma Academic Standards, ensuring that it is not only educationally relevant but also beneficial for students. The activity provides a practical application of these standards, allowing students to see the relevance of what they are learning and how it applies to the real world. Please note this lesson may be adapted for use with digital or desktop-sized maps if the Pacific Ocean Giant Map is unavailable.

Grade level(s): Middle
Standards: OAS, GFL
Produced By: Grace Gierach