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High interest learning resources for the Middle School student - fun, challenging and varied.
Easter Scavenger Hunt on Google Earth | Fun and Challenging
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Google Earth Easter Scavenger Hunt: Interactive Global Geography Adventure for Middle School Transform your Middle School geography lessons into an exciting digital adventure with this comprehensive Google Earth Easter Scavenger Hunt worksheet pack. Perfect for Grades 6-8, this engaging 15-page resource combines cultural education, digital literacy, and holiday fun into one dynamic learning experience. Key Features: Interactive exploration of Easter celebrations worldwide using Google Earth Cross-curricular integration of geography, cultural studies, and technology skills Detailed teacher notes and answer key included Compatible with all versions of Google Earth (Web, Pro Desktop, and Mobile) Step-by-step technical setup instructions for classroom implementation Learning Activities Include: Virtual visits to iconic locations like Vatican City, Jerusalem, and Easter Island Measurement and calculation exercises using Google Earth tools Cultural exploration of Easter traditions across different countries Problem-solving through coordinate-based puzzles Interactive “Easter egg” discovery challenges Optional flight simulator routing activity Technical Skills developed: Google Earth navigation and tool usage Distance measurement and geographical calculations 3D terrain visualization Street View exploration Digital map reading and interpretation Educational Benefits: Enhances digital literacy skills Develops global cultural awareness Strengthens problem-solving abilities Improves spatial awareness and geography skills Encourages independent learning and exploration Perfect for: Middle School geography classes Cultural studies units Distance learning activities Technology integration lessons Holiday-themed educational activities Library skill session Make Easter educational and engaging with this innovative digital scavenger hunt that brings global traditions to life through interactive technology!
Groundhog Day Google Earth Scavenger Hunt
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Groundhog Day Google Earth Scavenger Hunt

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Groundhog Day Virtual Scavenger Hunt: Google Earth Activity Pack Experience Groundhog Day like never before with this Google Earth scavenger hunt! Perfect for grades 4-8, this treasure hunt transforms traditional geography lessons into an exciting virtual adventure. Product Highlights Go on a virtual tour of 6 famous weather-predicting groundhog locations Clearly presented worksheets for student engagement Practice Longitude and Latitude identification Key Features 10 pages of activities in pdf format Detailed location-based challenges Historical imagery exploration tasks Distance calculation exercises Clear instructions and guidance Compatible with Google Earth Web (free version) Complete Answer Key Educational Benefits Develops digital literacy skills Enhances map reading abilities Strengthens geographical awareness Promotes cultural understanding Builds research and observation skills Supports STEM learning objectives Perfect For Middle school geography classes Elementary social studies lessons Distance learning programs Homeschool curricula Library educational programs After-school STEM activities Package Includes Student activity worksheets Technical setup instructions Answer key for all questions Why Choose This Resource? Ready-to-use lesson plans Engaging virtual field trip experience No travel costs or logistics Adaptable for different learning levels Immediate digital delivery
Valentine's Day Google Earth Scavenger Hunt
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Valentine's Day Google Earth Scavenger Hunt

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Valentine’s Day Digital Geography Scavenger Hunt | Google Earth Activity Transform Valentine’s Day into an engaging global geography lesson with this innovative Google Earth scavenger hunt! Perfect for middle school students, this ready-to-use digital activity combines cultural exploration, mapping skills, and romantic landmarks worldwide. Key Features: ✓ 39 carefully curated locations across 6 continents ✓ Complete teacher answer key included ✓ Detailed technical setup guide for Google Earth ✓ Engaging fun facts for each location ✓ Cross-curricular connections with history and cultural studies ✓ Easy-to-follow measurement activities ✓ Compatible with Google Earth Web (free version) Learning Outcomes: Master geographical coordinates and navigation Practice digital mapping skills Explore world cultures and traditions Develop measurement and scale understanding Learn historical significance of global landmarks Package Includes: 8-page student activity workbook (PDF) Fun Facts about some of the sites Comprehensive answer key Google Earth setup instructions Perfect for: Distance learning Computer lab activities Homework assignments Sub plans Valentine’s Day lessons Geography units
St Patrick's Day Google Earth Scavenger Hunt
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St Patrick's Day Google Earth Scavenger Hunt

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St. Patrick’s Day Google Earth Scavenger Hunt - Digital Learning Resource Transform your classroom’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration into an engaging virtual journey across Ireland and Irish-American landmarks with our comprehensive Google Earth Scavenger Hunt! Product Overview A digital learning resource that combines geography, history, and Irish culture through 33 carefully crafted challenges using Google Earth. Perfect for grades 6-8, this educational pack provides a unique blend of technology and cultural exploration. Key Features 33 detailed search challenges across multiple categories Comprehensive teacher’s guide with technical setup instructions Complete answer key with measurement tolerances Fascinating “Fun Facts” sections for deeper learning Bonus challenges for advanced students Compatible with Google Earth Web, Pro, and Mobile versions Educational Benefits Develops digital literacy and geography skills Enhances research and measurement abilities Promotes cultural awareness and understanding Integrates technology with social studies Supports both independent and collaborative learning What’s Included Main scavenger hunt worksheet with 33 challenges Detailed location-specific fun facts Technical setup guide for Google Earth Comprehensive answer key Network requirement specifications Perfect For Middle School Social Studies Classes Geography Lessons Cultural Heritage Units St. Patrick’s Day Activities Distance Learning Programs Cross-Curricular STEM Integration
Chernobyl Today on Google Maps
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Chernobyl Today on Google Maps

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Exploring Chernobyl Today Google Maps & Google Earth Activity Pack – A Fascinating Geography Lesson Take your Middle School or High School students on a virtual journey to one of history’s most significant disaster sites with the “Exploring Chernobyl” Google Maps & Google Earth Activity Pack. This resource combines real-world geography tools with thought-provoking questions, offering a hands-on learning experience about the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and its global impact. Students will explore key locations, use distance-measuring tools, and analyze historical imagery to understand the event’s aftermath and the environmental, historical, and social effects of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Key Features: Google Maps & Earth Integration: Activities using Google Maps, Google Earth, and Street View to virtually visit Chernobyl and its surroundings. Historical Analysis: Examine historical imagery and track the development of the Chernobyl sarcophagus over time. Hands-On Measurements: Use Google tools to measure distances and areas, and explore key sites like the nuclear reactor and abandoned towns. Critical Thinking Questions: Engage students with challenges such as mapping the Exclusion Zone and analyzing abandoned structures. Real-World Learning: Perfect for incorporating technology and geography into classroom lessons. Topics Covered: The Chernobyl disaster and its global impact Measuring distances between Chernobyl and major cities (Kyiv, London, Moscow, and more) The construction and purpose of the Chernobyl sarcophagus Exploring abandoned sites in the Exclusion Zone, such as Pripyat’s amusement park and ferris wheel Mapping and understanding restricted zones Benefits: Engages students with an interactive and technology-driven approach Develops practical skills using Google Maps and Earth tools Enhances understanding of historical and environmental topics Encourages critical thinking through real-world problem-solving Perfect for: Geography Teachers looking for engaging, tech-based activities History Teachers exploring the global impacts of nuclear disasters Students developing spatial awareness and analytical skills Homeschooling Parents seeking innovative educational tools Download the Activity Pack today and bring history, geography, and technology together for an unforgettable classroom experience!
Longitude & Latitude *** INFO SHEET ****
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Longitude & Latitude *** INFO SHEET ****

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This **Single A3 Info Sheet ** explains everything to do with the mapping coordinates system - Longitude & Latitude. Includes: explanation of the main Meridians and Latitudes some historical info about the beginning of coordinate mapping uses of mapping coordinates illustration of the two main types of coordinate figures I’d be disappointed if anyone does not feel that this download suits. If it’s not suitable, please get in touch and your money will be returned - no issue at all.
Google Maps, Google Earth Info Sheet
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Google Maps, Google Earth Info Sheet

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Simple single A3 information sheet that students reference to best use Google Maps, Google Earth and Google Earth Pro. Each of these applications is free to use and easy to access from any device. This info sheet explains the differences between the applications, shows how to access the various functions, and expands on all available menus. Simple explanations that will enhance any Google Maps or Google Earth user. I’d be disappointed if anyone does not feel that this download suits. If it’s not suitable, please get in touch and your money will be returned - no issue at all.
50+ Things To Do On Google Maps & Google Earth
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50+ Things To Do On Google Maps & Google Earth

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Google Maps is an endless supply of fun and educational learning. This list of things to do will ensure that your students can experiment with just about every feature that Google Maps and Google Street View have implemented in their Application. Google Maps is a free application available online or as an app. I’d be really disappointed if anyone is not happy with these packs, so if that’s you, please get back to me and your money will be very happily refunded. I’d really like some feedback too, so all comments most welcome.
Story Telling with Google Earth Placemarks (MAC)
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Story Telling with Google Earth Placemarks (MAC)

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Create fun storyboards that students then place on to geographic locations on Google Earth. The storyboards can be used to walk through a story showing each step of the plot on Google Earth - using images and descriptions - but they can also be used to create a tour of anything that you can think of. This pack shows students how to create their own simple Tour on Google Earth, by creating a storyboard(Word template included), setting up Placemarks, inserting images and description as well some activities at each location, then recording the tour for others to view. Very motivating. Also includes an assessment Rubric, answer key, 12 worksheets, and a Word document Storyboard template. Note that there are some very minor steps included that apply to Mac users only.
Curriculum Guide - Google Earth, Google Maps, Google Street View
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Curriculum Guide - Google Earth, Google Maps, Google Street View

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Free curriculum guide for anyone wanting to include Google's fabulous Geo Products into their curriculum. The 12 page booklet includes suggested objectives, assessment tools and activities for each subject. It also includes an exhaustive list of verbs you can use when creating your own learning objectives.
Google Earth Bumper Volume **VALUE**
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Google Earth Bumper Volume **VALUE**

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100 plus pages of self-directing activities for the Middle School students. Google Earth Worksheets More than 50 pages of Blackline Masters for upper primary/lower secondary students. All worksheet activities are completed with the fabulous Google Earth application which is free to download on to your PC or Mac from http://earth.google.com/. Activities require minimum teacher direction and provide maximum learning for the student. • Constellation conundrum • Landmarks • Cruise around the world • Help!! Endangered species • The Galapagos Islands • Continents • Google Moon • The Earth's Grid System • Make the World a Better Place • Mission to Mars • Majestic Mountains • My Google Earth Autobiography • Mysterious Locations • National Parks • Ocean Explorer • Ocean Investigations • The Olympics • The ABCs of Google Earth • Bonjour, Mon Ami ______________________________________________________ Layers Reference and Activity Booklet Google Earth has over 50 layers of information and all are explained in this booklet, along with student activities designed to allow the student to explore each of the layers and track down the type of fascinating information that can be found on each layer. Layers are also given a value rating so that teachers can go directly to the most valuable layer with the most educational information. The booklet includes definitions and activities around the following Google Earth layers: • Borders and Labels • Photos • 3D Buildings • Ocean • Weather • Gallery • Global Awareness • and more Key points of interest are highlighted and quirky little tips are included. This is a true reference book for any student or teacher who works with Google Earth. _______________________________________________________How to Zoom and Fly A slide show that instructs users on how to use these basic functions of Zooming and Flying around Google Earth. Download this Powerpoint slide set to show your students how to use and practice the zooming and flying functions. Easy to follow - students could review them at their own pace. _______________________________________________________ Longitude and Latitude Worksheets Lesson Plan with worksheets for the Secondary classroom that teaches the principles of Longitude and Latitude using the popular Google Earth. The worksheets are simple and self-guiding. There is an answer sheet at the end of the booklet. The lesson takes about 3 weeks to complete and there are additional worksheets that the early finishers can work on to further extend their knowledge. Objectives included. ______________________________________________________ More Google Earth Worksheets 32 pages of printable worksheets for the Upper Primary student. Clear instructions, clear print and totally self-guiding Use Google Earth to complete these self-directed worksheets. Easy to use and very educational. A wide range of topics covered, including: - Religions of the world - Capital cities - Deserts - Trip planning and more ______________________________________________________ Google Earth Task Cards 46 Task Cards with 46 activities for students to explore Google Earth. Activities include: - measuring distance with ruler function - calculating area - using longitude and latitude - mastering Google Earth tools and applications - understanding continents, countries - exploring Google Sky, Moon and Mars - zooming in to significant landmarks - investigative work on the ground - and much more. Comprehensive Answer Key included. Print out cards on to firm board - easy two-cut template to create four cards per page. ******************************************** See more here: Middle School Resources ******************************************** Learn more about the author at Malcom Brown ******************************************** 100% Money Back guarantee - if there is anything at all about this pack that disappoints or was not as expected, please get back to me and your investment will be completely refunded - no issue at all. ********************************************
What State Is This?
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What State Is This?

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Printable maps with a simple clue that students use to determine what US State is outlined on the sheet. Best used with Google Earth. The clue might be a longitude or latitude, a key city, or a geographical feature. The task is simple, but the activity is challenging. And some maps involve a bit of problem solving by the student. Students can also use the shape of the State to help in working out the name of the country. The worksheets have an answer key at the end. There are 14 maps in all.
Google Maps **VALUE BUNDLE**
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Google Maps **VALUE BUNDLE**

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Great bundle value with 5 packs all related to using Google Maps in the classroom. Each pack has student self-directed worksheets that are solved by using Google Maps. ______________________________________________________ Google Maps Worksheets Activity Sheets for the Middle School students. Great fun solving problems using Google Maps(and Google Earth). Simple instructions but challenging activities. I have found that the students in my class need very little instruction to complete the tasks, so long as they understand the Google Maps tools. Google account is not required - just access to the Google Maps online. Table of Contents 1. Creating a Travelling Distance Chart 2. Solve the Riddle 3. A Different Type of Easter Egg 4. Fantasy Island 5. Landmarks Around the World 6. Cruising the Seas 7. All about Continents 8. The Earth’s Grid System 9. From Pegman’s Point of View 10. Time & Weather Clues 11. Sites with a View 12. Home Sweet Home 13. Street View Safari 14. Who Am I? 15. National Parks 16. Your Place 17. A Mission for Agent Pegman 18. Things to do on Google Earth 19. Oddities on Google Earth ______________________________________________________ Google Maps Math Problems This is a pack of worksheets with Math problems students can do on Google Maps. The problems cover a range of activities, but my class particularly liked the activity based on Disneyland where they had to zoom in on Street View as well as use the Earth function to mathematically calculate the number of car parks in a particular structure at Disneyland, and also calculate the commercial profitability of the car park. This is a multi-skilled pack for Middle School students and those who have bought my other packs over the years (thank you all!) you will know that each sheet is well laid out, nicely presented and encourages the student to work independently on each activity. As well as the Disneyland activity, the pack includes: - designing a road trip - searching for mathematical street names in a particular location(we found more than 10 names!) - researching odd mathematical locations - measuring and comparing distance - and more 10 pages of worksheets, PLUS an answer key. ______________________________________________________ Google Street View Worksheets 24 pages of worksheets for upper primary/lower secondary students using Google's fabulous Street View, newly updated with Answer Key and further instructions for Agent Pegman. Activities include: - looking for animals on safari - looking for unusual landmarks - perform some exemplary spy work - visit some very obscure locations - stand right in the middle of Stonehenge, Legoland, Warwick Castle gardens and travel the slopes of Whistler ______________________________________________________ Easter Fun with Google Maps Great worksheets for Middle School students based around the story of Easter and everything connected with Easter (Easter Eggs - chocolate and non-chocolate!, Easter Island, the Easter sites of significance, and more.) Use Google Maps to complete the worksheets Learning objectives include: • Ability to calculate distances in Google Maps • Able to load a database to Google Maps • Ability to insert Placemarker information in Google Maps • Ability to use creativity and imagination in developing a fantasy island • Ability to construct a map with all key features • Ability to locate information in Google Maps using coordinates • Ability to apply some simple knowledge of Excel. All the activities were great fun in my classroom, and the students could progress through them at their own pace and without too much direction. ______________________________________________________ Placemarkers in Google Maps Representing data on a map is an important form of communicating information to the reader. Information graphics need to provide the right information in the clearest format possible. Google Maps provides an easy facility to display data for any reader, and anybody can use this facility to upload their information. An excellent introduction to this topic would be for the teacher and students to explore the range of ways that data can be represented on a map. Different ways include heat maps, geographic stretching of continents, icons and symbols, colours and shades, bar graphs, and interactive maps. The lessons and activities in this unit of work are for the lower and middle secondary years of schooling and focus on how to add Placemarkers and how to bulk upload more than one data point to show a broader range of data. Simple instructions and clear screenshots, along with relevant student activities make this unit of work self-instructing for every student. ******************************************** 100% Money Back guarantee - if there is anything at all about this pack that disappoints or was not as expected, please get back to me and your investment will be completely refunded - no issue at all. ******************************************** See more here: Middle School Resources ******************************************** Learn more about the author at Malcom Brown ********************************************
What US City Skyline is That?
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What US City Skyline is That?

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Who doesn’t like the magic of city skylines? I do, and my class loves them and these worksheets on city skylines worked great. The task here is to inspect the city skyline on each worksheet PLUS review the other clue. Then identify the name of the city. The other clue may be figures about the city, the city’s logo or flag, a map of the city’s area, or a logo of the sporting club that is based in that city. The task is challenging and fun, and normally requires the student to be creative in how they investigate the answer. Do I use Google Maps? Do I use Wikipedia? Do I try to find the answer by identifying a building on the skyline? The worksheets are a great library filler and you can always pull one out for that spare moment. 20 maps in all, with an Answer Key at the end. Note that the cities are all US cities.
Massive Google Maps Activity Book **UPDATED**
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Massive Google Maps Activity Book **UPDATED**

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Great value Activity Book of worksheets and activities using Google Maps, Google Earth and Google Street View. Covers a wide range of topics, subject areas and skills. All self-guiding, challenging and very original. This is a combination of all my various Google Maps packs and bundles, compiled into an updated and attractive single book of activities with an answer key. Invest in this book, download and just share or print off whatever you need, whenever you need it.
Easter with Google Maps - **Not Just for Easter**
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Easter with Google Maps - **Not Just for Easter**

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Great worksheets for Middle School students based around the story of Easter and everything connected with Easter (Easter Eggs - chocolate and non-chocolate!, Easter Island, the Easter sites of significance, and more.) Use Google Maps to complete the worksheets Learning objectives include: • Ability to calculate distances in Google Maps • Able to load a database to Google Maps • Ability to insert Placemarker information in Google Maps • Ability to use creativity and imagination in developing a fantasy island • Ability to construct a map with all key features • Ability to locate information in Google Maps using coordinates • Ability to apply some simple knowledge of Excel. All the activities were great fun in my classroom, and the students could progress through them at their own pace and without too much direction. 26 pages Answer key included Duration 1-2 weeks Note: Sample pages only shown here, full pack of 26 pages of worksheets will be available for download after purchase
Placemarks in Google Maps
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Placemarks in Google Maps

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Representing data on a map is an important form of communicating information to the reader. Information graphics need to provide the right information in the clearest format possible. Google Maps provides an easy facility to display data for any reader, and anybody can use this facility to upload their information. An excellent introduction to this topic would be for the teacher and students to explore the range of ways that data can be represented on a map. Different ways include heat maps, geographic stretching of continents, icons and symbols, colours and shades, bar graphs, and interactive maps. The lessons and activities in this unit of work are for the lower and middle secondary years of schooling and focus on how to add Placemarks and how to bulk upload more than one data point to show a broader range of data. Simple instructions and clear screenshots, along with relevant student activities make this unit of work self-instructing for every student. 14 pages Duration 1 week. Note that Sample pages only shown here. Full pack of 14 pages will be downloadable once purchase has been made.
Longitude and Latitude with Google Earth
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Longitude and Latitude with Google Earth

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Lesson Plan with worksheets for the Middle School classroom that teaches the principles of Longitude and Latitude using the popular Google Earth. The worksheets are simple and self-guiding. There is an answer sheet at the end of the booklet. There are also links to short videos further explaining the activities. Just click on the links in the worksheets The lesson takes about 3 weeks to complete and there are additional worksheets that the early finishers can work on to further extend their knowledge. Objectives included. 20 pages of things to do. Note that sample pages only shown here. Full pack of 20 pages will be downloadable once purchase has been made. Duration of activity is 1 week
How to Zoom and Fly on Google Earth
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How to Zoom and Fly on Google Earth

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Google Earth is one of the great online educational tools and has so many features to learn. Download this Powerpoint slide set to show your students how to use and practice the zooming and flying functions. Easy to follow - students could review them at their own pace. 21 slides Note that sample slides only shown here, but full presentation of 21 interactive slides will be downloadable once purchase has been made.
More Google Earth Worksheets
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More Google Earth Worksheets

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Use Google Earth to complete these self-directed worksheets. Easy to use and very educational. A wide range of topics covered, including: - Religions of the world - Capital cities - Deserts - Trip planning - Cryptic Clues to solve - Volcanoes - Rivers - The Roman Empire - Around the World in 80 Days and more Enjoy 30 pages Note that only sample worksheets shown here, but full pack of 30 pages will be available for download once purchased. Duration - 1 week