In this geography worksheet, 5th graders work in groups in order to locate and graph mountains found on all the continents of planet earth.

Learners round out their math skills with these ‘round the world' ideas. In this math and geography lesson, students try out time zone sticks, a polar race, and tic-tac-globe to engage them in learning more about globes and the...

Students identify the symbol for cities on a political map. In this world map lesson, students identify specific cities on the World Political Map. Students should identify the country in which the city is located. Students discuss the...

Students develop their globe skills. In this geography skills lesson, students explore the area added to the United States when the Alaskan territory was purchased from Russia.

In this New Hampshire worksheet, students study a picture of the state quarter for New Hampshire. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 short essay questions about New Hampshire.

In this North Carolina worksheet, students study a picture of the state quarter. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 short essay questions.

In this state quarters activity, students study the picture of the state quarter of Oregon. Students use the information on the quarter to answer state fact questions.

Students read about and discuss the geography and statehood of Utah. In this Homestead Act lesson, students read the Homestead Act and discuss its effects. Students analyze a precipitation map and work in pairs to answer discussion...

Pupils use "Cotton Journey-A Field Trip In A Box" kit to relate the significance of cotton to the Civil War period and to study the cotton industry in general.

Young scholars study Japan and explore the use of screens.

Young scholars explore the five themes of geography while they conduct Internet research to compare and contrast their city, region, or country with the city and region of Nagano, Japan.

Young scholars explore Ptolemy's world map as an expression of the Renaissance view of the world.

In this geography activity, students identify and locate various countries in Europe to find their capital city. There are 23 countries in column one to match with the correct capital found in column two.

In this geography worksheet, students read an excerpt about how scientist are examining changes in the Arctic and Antarctic ice caps. They use the information in the excerpt and any other references listed to answer the three questions...

Young scholars research the importance of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. In this holiday lesson, students are introduced to the meaning behind these Jewish holidays and identify geography of Israel.

Students examine the links between culture and geography. In this Native American cultures lesson plan, students research the cultural traditions of selected Native American groups. Students compare and contrast their findings.

Fifth graders research United States history by exploring Roanoke Island. In this colony lesson plan, 5th graders identify North Carolina geography and the lost colony of Roanoke Island. Students complete a worksheet displaying the facts...

Students discover animal lifestyles by researching their ecosystem. In this animal statistics lesson, students research the geography of Kansas and discuss the reasons why wild animals survive in the open Kansas fields. Students complete...

Fifth graders explore facets of ancient Egyptian life. In this instructional activity on ancient civilizations, 5th graders find the location of ancient Egyptian nations on a world map and describe the climate and features. They explain...

Fifth graders explore the economic effects of the colonization of North America. In this Social Studies lesson, 5th graders examine the economic  and cultural results that occurred due to North America entering the market. Students...

Students explore alphabetical and chronological organization through geography. In this instructional activity on ancient India, students use computers to create and publish autobiographical time lines to illustrate important events in...

Students study the coutries of Africa. In this African American history, small groups of students research a different country, color the country on the map of Africa, write a paragraph about the country, and draw pictures of its flag.

Students explore Australia. In this global studies lesson, students listen to audio clips and watch video clips that introduce them to the the nation-continent. Students discuss what they already know about Australia and what they would...

Fifth graders explore bartering. In this bartering lesson, 5th graders investigate bartering between the American colonies. Students study the climate and geography of neighboring colonies and investigate crops native to each area.