Students research their family history by creating a family tree and using online tools. In this family tree lesson, students use bubbl.us to research their biographical information and web the data. Students create timelines for their...

Young scholars explore the geography of the United States. In this social studies activity, students identify the major deserts on a map of the United States.

Students explore the regions of the United States. In this geography lesson, students read the text When I Was Young in the Mountains and compare the setting of the story with their geographical setting. Students use a physical map to...

In this geography worksheet, students read a 2 page selection detailing the location, history and early statehood of Oklahoma. They answer 10 true or false questions based on the reading.

Students explore the state capitals. In this geography lesson, students use a political map to identify the state capitals and place post-it notes on various capitals.

Students identify the locations of coral reefs. In this oceanography instructional activity, students use the Coral Reefs website to locate the coral reefs on a world map and discuss ways to help protect the coral reefs.

In this wetlands worksheet, students complete a 31 question multiple choice on-line interactive quiz about wetlands. Included are questions about plants, animals and geography.

Students go exploring Britain's beaches. In this geography lesson, students visit selected websites to learn about specific beach habitats and the history of cleaning those beaches.

Students explore how living things interact with their environment. They research marine life that is studied by Mote Marine Laboratory. Students track sick and injured marine animals. They explore the red tide and the geography of Florida.

Students demonstrate knowledge of geography and early inhabitants of Virginia by locating and identifying water features important to early history. They also locate three American Indian language groups. Both of these activities require...

Students of all ages are introduced to the geography of Illinois. Depending on the grade level, they participate in different activities which allow them to discover Illinois in the past and present. They examine the animals and...

Students complete a set of word searches about Chinese foods, geography and culture. Follow-up, extension and modifications to the lesson plan are given and include illustrating words of the puzzle, making original puzzles on another...

In the final of five lessons about HIV/AIDS, groups create presentations to share data about the infection rates in the United States, examining demographic and geographic trends over the past ten years. Depending on how much time you...

In this Iowa worksheet, students unscramble the letters in ten words to spell the names of cities in Iowa. There is a word bank to help.

In this New Jersey cities worksheet, students unscramble the letters in 10 words to spell the names of cities in New Jersey. Students write the city names on the lines.

In this Minnesota cities worksheet, students unscramble the letters in ten words to spell cities in the state of Minnesota. There is a word box to help.

In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 12 identification questions about the capital cities of South America. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz. 

In this Illinois geography learning exercise, learners color and label a map of Illinois. Students study the location of the capital and where Illinois is situated in the United States. There is a black line map of the state with a grey...

In this internet search worksheet, students use a search engine to find the answers to 7 questions. They answer questions about geography, mammals, US history, and word work.

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...

Students investigate Beijing by reading an essay.  In this Chinese Geography activity, students read an essay written about Beijing and answer questions on a comprehension worksheet.  Students may research Beijing further by...

A great lesson plan focuses on important cultural and historical places in the state of Arkansas. Learners are introduced to six important places in Arkansas, then create a report on a place in Arkansas. Some excellent photographs,...

An informative and well-designed presentation on mountains awaits your geographers. Excellent photographs from mountain ranges around the world are includedin this terrific PowerPoint. The last slide effectively sums up what pupils have...

In this American deserts worksheet, students study the images and read the passages to learn about the 6 divisions in the American landscape: the Eastern lowlands, the Flood Plain, the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Pacific...