Students have a better understanding of another culture other than their own. This help them to see that there were other people living in this region before us.

Learners gather geographic information about their community. They work together to create a community almanac.

Students discover how the railroads contributed to the interdependence between farms and towns. Using the railroads, they describe the effect of them on western settlement and the relationship between their location and the availability...

Learners identify the fat content in foods. In this nutrition instructional activity, students review the food pyramid and identify foods that are low in fat. Learners create a low-fat dessert by using fruit.

Students list environmental problems they are familiar with and check the ones they think affect the polar regions, and they research and answer questions about environmental issues affecting the polar regions. Students discuss their...

Students explore the historical events and people associated with the 13 colonies. The geographic locations of the 13 colonies and ultimately, of all 50 states are investigated.

Learners discuss what they like about parks and make a list of different things they like to do there such as swing, run, play ball, ride a bike, or go on a hike. They discover the locations of some examples of National Parks and that...

Pupils 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.

Students research when and why Route 66 was started and how mom and pop businesses fit in with Route 66. Students associate what they've learned with the song.

Students explore the Japanese culture and literature through various learning centers. They compare and contrast story details in two stories and complete a Venn diagram. After comparing the stories, they rotate to different centers and...

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

In this ten question quiz, students can assess their understanding of key geographical features on maps.

Using a diagram of a labeled map, students follow the directions given to find a certain location.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support early elementary students' reading comprehension, geographical information about North American is provided in this informational text. Questions that assess multiple reading skills...

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

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...

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.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about some kids who surprise their friend Jordan with a treasure hunt for her birthday. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

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

[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...