Looking for alternative options to the traditional California missions project? This is the resource for you!

Invite your youngsters to learn about a state or region through their choice of a creative project. The resource lists 15 project options that range from a 3-D map of the area, to a puppet show about the region. Pupils can also propose...

Students participate in a travel simulation and have just arrived in Canada. After choosing activities to research, they define their methods of exploration and development on plan sheets. Among the scenarios from which they choose...

Pupils examine the diverse geography of the country of Mexico and the state of Oaxaca. They analyze how the geography of the state of Oaxaca affects its climate and create maps showing the different climate areas.

Fifth graders read a book about independence, freedom, and slavery. Students create a story map of the book. They research the causes of the Civil War. Students write a newspaper article from the point of view of an American colonist.

In this PowerPoint, students review geography terms. Slides feature illustrations and facts about mountains, hills, islands, deserts, lakes, rivers, oceans, plains, valleys, and forests.

Students identify different geographical locations in Canada by using an Atlas. In this geography of Canada lesson plan, students locate features such as rivers, lakes, cities, provinces, and more.

In this social studies worksheet, students find the river names and the answers are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.

In this vocabulary instructional activity, students match geography words to their definition. Students identify the definition to words dealing with the physical and human features of land, and terms dealing with interpreting a map. ...

In this geography worksheet, students analyze 15 names of towns and villages in England, Scotland and Wales. Among real place names are up to 10 fake names. Using an atlas of Great Britain, students find any fake names and mark them.

Students evaluate maps using the TODALSIGs basic map analysis system, explained on the worksheet. They create a map of Alaska using TODALSIGs. Students brainstorm the elements of maps.

Students describe geographical places through art, music, writing, and math. They compile information in booklets which may be published.

In this coloring geography worksheet, students identify the Isthmus of Panama and color the landmark. Students write a definition for the area.

This is a nicely-designed PowerPoint with many slides full of images relevant to Spain and its geography, history, culture, food, and language. There is little to no text on the pages, so this PowerPoint is meant to accompany a lecture...

Students identify the countries, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Italy, that celebrate Saint Lucia Day and locate them on a world map. They research the Christmas holiday customs in these countries and represent their findings in a...

Fifth graders study latitude and longitude. They estimate the latitude and longitude of their hometown and find the latitude and longitude of other cities using a map. They use a website to find out the cities' actual latitude and...

Young scholars, after reading Chapter One in the book, "Finland," design and create in the computer lab a wildlife journal from an imaginary trip to Finland. They include different animals and plants that live in Finland as well as...

Simple blank map, limitless possibilities! Here is a single-page resource of a blank map of Europe, without any country boundaries or text.

Students develop their map skills. In this geography activity, students participate in an activity that requires them to survey their social studies book in order to find different types of maps and purposes for their uses.

Students discuss the origin of various maps focusing on the values behind them. Students also explore how human needs and geography influence community settlement patterns. Students extend learning by creating and mapping their own ideal...

Young scholars explore how construction of a dam on the Gila River affected the lifestyle of Pima Indians. In this social studies lesson, students locate the Gila River and the Coolidge Dam. Young scholars record dates on a timeline and...

Learners explore river routes. In this social studies lesson, students trace the route of a river from its source and discuss the Continental Divide. Learners draw the route the river takes and name the states it flows through. Students...

Students research the physical features and geography of Puerto Rico as well as locate it on a world map and identify its major characteristics. Pictures and postcards are shown to each class for a visual connection to Puerto Rico as...

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...