Cornell University
Too Much of a Good Thing?
Continuing their study of beneficial insects, young entomologists discover where in the world some of these bugs are. By labeling, coloring, and using the scale on a map, pupils explore the territories and arrival of the Asian lady...
Montana State University
Meet Mount Everest
Learning about one landform might seem boring to some, but using the resource provided practically guarantees scholar interest. The second in a sequential series of eight covering the topic of Mount Everest includes activities such as a...
Curated OER
Revolutionary Money
Examine paper money from the American revolution! Historians study the paper bills and discuss the history of money. How has money changed over the times? Activities are included.
Curated OER
Wildlife
The centerpiece of this lesson plan is a predator-prey simulation in which colored paperclips represent different species of animals camouflaged against a colored background. Relevant follow-up questions are provided. The activity is...
Curated OER
We've got the whole world in our hands
Students explore spatial sense in regards to maps about the globe. In this maps lesson plan, students label oceans, locate the continents and poles, follow directions, and explain the symbols on a map.
Curated OER
Where In the World Am I?
Learners identify their location in the world after studying latitude, longitude, relative location, and absolute location. They use assigned web site to find information to make a flipbook that answers questions about their location in...
Curated OER
Topography of Africa
Students study Africa's diverse landscape and investigate how these features impact the available water supply, food sources, and population distribution of the continent. They compare topographical features and
their affect on each...
Curated OER
Passport to Stories Around the World
Students read stories from various cultures and create a passport indicating the completion and comprehension of the story. The template for the passport is included. The lesson plan can be used for a broad range of ages depending on...
Curated OER
The Lesson: Bio-fuels
Students explore the pros and cons of bio-fuel use. In this environmental stewardship instructional activity, students visit selected websites to discover what bio-fuels are and the effect they may have on the environment.
Curated OER
Disaster Strikes
Learners examine the devastation caused by the tsunami of 2005. In this current events lesson, students consider the effects of natural disasters as they research tsunamis and the worldwide response to the December 26, 2005 tsunami....
Curated OER
Old World and New World - Why Contact Took So Long
Students use a globe to determine why contact between the old world and the new world took a long time. In this map skills lesson plan, students analyze routes between regions to determine why it took so long for the old world and the...
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: South Korea
Welcome to South Korea ! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
Science Struck
Science Struck: A Complete List of All the Countries in Asia
Lists the 49 countries in Asia and their capitals, organized by geographical region.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Nepal
Nepal lies between China and India in South Asia. The country is slightly larger than the state of Arkansas. Nepal has the greatest altitude change of any location on Earth. The lowlands are at sea level and the mountains of the...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Bangladesh
Visit this website to learn more about the history and geography of Bangladesh.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Sri Lanka
Kids learn about the Geography of Sri Lanka. The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Korea, South
Kids learn about the geography and history of South Korea on this website.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Afghanistan
Afghanistan is located in Central Asia with Iran to the west and Pakistan to the east. Tall, forbidding mountains and dry deserts cover most of the landscape of Afghanistan. The jagged mountain peaks are treacherous and are snow covered...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Bhutan
On this site, students can learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Bhutan.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Maldives
On this site learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Maldives.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Nepal
On this site, students learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Nepal.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: India
This site discusses the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of India.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Pakistan
On this website explore the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Pakistan.
Globe Tracks
Travel for Kids: Bali
Find out what there is for kids to do when you travel to Bali! Areas covered include South Bali, East Bali and North Bali.