Lesson Plan

Grades 3-5

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45 minutes

SUBJECTS: Language Arts, Social Studies

TOPICS: International Comparisons, World Population Trends/History

Resource Overview

Students use a dictionary, atlas, and encyclopedia (print or online) to complete a fact-finding scavenger hunt on population.

Students will be able to:
  • Collect global, national, and local population data using suggested online and/or print reference materials.
  • Identify which reference material to use to find various information.
Student in the library with reference books to look up information on world geography and demographics

Features of This Resource

  • Students conduct library-based research
  • Lesson’s skills include reading charts and maps
  • Great for elementary geography
  • Students practice using reputable source materials

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This lesson plan must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.

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