How much does the environment affect how and what man creates? Children explore the effect of the environment on primitive man as they research raw materials from a specific location. They use their findings to write a short essay about...

Students research the five tribes of the Iroquois Nation focusing on housing, food, clothing, transportation, religion, and language. They research using Internet sources and book mark sites for reuse.

Students engage in several activities to explore Idaho and Social Studies themes. Using an variety of media, students become familiar with Idaho's geography and geology.

Learners explore where jobs can be done. For this geography and careers lesson, the teacher presents the idea that some jobs are location specific while other are not, then students consider a list of jobs and determine where each would...

In this geography worksheet, students will read 4 interesting United States geography facts and 19 fascinating world geography facts.

Students explore African geography, study the overall continent of Africa and its individual countries, discuss demographics, and participate in research and class activities.

In this state maps activity, students identify the state map of North Carolina. Students fill in the state capital, the major cities, and other state attractions.

In this state maps worksheet, students identify the map of Michigan. Students then fill in the capital city, major cities, and other state attractions.

For this state maps worksheet, students identify the map of Maine. Students fill in the capital city, major cities, and other state attractions.

In this state maps worksheet, students identify the state map of Montana. Students fill in the capital city, the major cities, and other state attractions.

In this state maps worksheet, students identify the state of New Mexico. Students fill in the state capital, major cities, and other state attractions.

In this state maps worksheet, students identify the map of Vermont. Students fill in the state capital, the major cities, and other state attractions.

In this state maps activity, students identify the state of Connecticut, and fill in the state capital, major cities, and other major attractions.

In this state maps worksheet, students identify the state of Colorado, and fill in the state capital, major cities, and other attractions for the state.

Learners talk with older family members about favorite family foods and where they have originated. They learn the process that went into the preparation and cooking of these foods and contrast how technology has affected food...

In this Tennessee outline map, students examine the political boundaries of the state. Students mark the state capital, major cities, and other state attractions.

Using a completed map (not provided), pupils will use this map to fill in the geographic features of Africa. An appropriate map can be printed using the Internet and placed under a document camera for the class to reference.

Learners explore geographic features of the desert and apply their understanding of the topography of the desert by creating a tissue paper painting.

Students use a variety of maps to locate their home, their school and the origin of their ancestors.

Students explore the Choctow culture. In this Choctow instructional activity, students use their research skills to create presentations that feature Choctow geography, resources, tradition, foods, and health issues.

Upper elementary and middle school learners engage in this awesome lesson plan on the Civil War. In it, they watch streamed video, perform Internet research, engage in hands-on activities, and use their geography skills to locate...

Students locate objects using a Global Positioning System. In this global geography lesson plan, students explore latitude and longitude using a GPS in order to locate objects.

Students identify various locations using latitude and longitude. In this map skills lesson, students use yarn and labels to create a "human globe." Students identify the Prime Meridian, the Equator, and Northern and Southern Hemisphere.

Momoyama and Edo are periods in Japanese history that can be defined culturally and artistically. Learners explore and discuss how the samurai used sword guards and grip enhancers. Pupils read the story "The Inch-High Samurai," examine...