Students describe the effects of over-harvest on a salmon population. They explain the importance of salmon to many communities in Alaska. They manage harvest levels to maintain a sustainable population.

Young scholars utilize the features of the Atlas of Canada website to plan an imaginary vacation from Victoria, British Columbia to Drumheller, Alberta.

Learners investigate the human factors that create a community. They conduct research using a variety of sources. Students then create dioramas that depict a typical scene found in a community.

This geography unit is designed to follow the 1st Grade geography skills required in Virginia. Students are expected to use cardinal directions, read map keys and understand map symbols, as well as identify our city and capital.

Want a fun way to practice map skills and to learn geography? This colorful interactive online game is great for students.

With all the snow and ice in Antarctica, it's easy to get lost. Help Tim find his way using a map and a compass.

This site provides activities and lesson plans for all age levels on mapping.

In this learning module, students will explore the world of geography by creating and analyzing maps.

In this lesson, students learn to determine the latitude and longitude of locations within the United States, while making observations about climate and the ways in which these measurements can be useful. Includes maps and discussion...

Maths Maps is a collaborative project where participants use Google maps to choose a location within one of the cities highlighted, then create a Math problem about the site. The problems are marked on the map with various colors...

All kinds of fun and interesting ways to learn about maps and acquire mapping skills.

At this site from Enchanted Learning, students can use this printable worksheet and then follow the directions given and practice their map reading skills.

This unit teaches students to plan a trip with an itinerary, remain within a budget, and work cooperatively. It is a technology-based project that combines a study of mathematics, economics, geography, and social studies.

Study a map showing the states in the USA, and then try to match their names to their locations on a blank map.

A collection of geography games where you study a labeled map, and then try to match place names to their locations on a map that is now blank.

Test how much you know about major U.S geographic features, Indian tribes, states and regions, European colonists and territorial expansion. View your correct and incorrect answers, and print out your assessment.

Study a labeled world map showing the oceans and seas, and then try to match their names to their locations on a blank map.

A site containing information about the Geography of Venezuela. Study the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.

Kids learn facts and geography about the state of New Hampshire including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.

Students will study a map of Montana's terrain, learn about natural and manmade boundaries, label the major features of the state, and pick which area of Montana would be best for settlement and explain why.

Site presents activities, that are fun and innovative. These tasks will assist students in their understanding of how the economics of manufacturing effects the student's daily life.

Discover rivers with this informative personal site containing helpful information and an easy-to-understand map illustrating the parts of a river. Learn about the negative effects of a river and some case study examples.

In this lesson, Mimi Norton integrates world geography with the study of Chinese culture and history by engaging her young students in a variety of activities to locate natural and human-made landmarks on maps of China. To build...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Overview: In this lesson, students will learn the basics about how tornadoes are formed, and when and where they are most likely to occur. They will learn that the United States is the country most...