Students discuss the difference between major landforms as a class. In groups, they rate the landforms based on the needs of the community that wish to settle there. They also discuss the push and pull factors of the colonists that made...

Students identify and locate the areas in which pepper and spices orginated. On a map, they locate the areas and write the name of the spice that is found there. They use historical events to trace its route to the Americas. They...

Students review terms and prepositions of location and view a map to illustrate the meanings of the prepositions students are unfamiliar with. They play "Where am I?" game utilizing correct prepositions then they work with a partner to...

Students analyze population data. They convert population data into simple density maps to help make decisions about their world. They select the best location for a school store based on population density. They present their maps...

Pupils read a letter about the characteristics of the Maasai culture. After identifying them, they discuss how to live a pastoralist way of life. In groups, they discuss the roles of men and women in the country and what it might be like...

Learners read and research about Alexandria's Great Lighthouse. In this Greek architecture lesson, students create a timeline of events in Alexandria, and design a lighthouse. Learners research lighthouses online and write a report.

Students describe directions using a globe for north, east, south and west. In this mapping lesson plan students identify the north and south pole. Students understand the importance of the equator and the Prime Meridian. Students...

Young scholars plan for a service project. In this service activity, students determine the materials they will need to complete their service project. Young scholars discuss possible trade flows into the United States.

Learners explore their artistic skills. In this Sahara Desert lesson, students use the Internet to research the Sahara and paint a watercolor picture depicting the desert.

In this online interactive Alaska quarter worksheet, learners examine an Alaska quarter picture and answer 4 questions regarding it. This worksheet may be printed for classroom use.

In this Maine worksheet, students analyze a picture of the state quarter of the state of Maine. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 short essay questions about Maine.

In this Maryland worksheet, students unscramble the words that represent Maryland's history. Students unscramble 20 words that represent the state of Maryland.

In this online interactive Maryland quarter worksheet, students examine a Maryland quarter picture and answer 4 questions regarding it. This worksheet may be printed for classroom use.

In this Massachusetts worksheet, students unscramble words that have to do with Massachusetts history. Students unscramble 20 words.

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

In this online interactive Michigan quarter worksheet, learners examine a Michigan quarter picture and answer 4 questions regarding it. This worksheet may be printed for classroom use.

In this online interactive Missouri quarter worksheet, students examine a Missouri quarter picture and answer 4 questions regarding it. This worksheet may be printed for classroom use.

In this online interactive Nebraska instructional activity, learners examine 20 state-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 20 sets of letters to match the terms in the word bank. This instructional...

In this North Dakota instructional activity, students examine a picture of the state quarter of North Dakota. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 short essay questions.

For this Pennsylvania worksheet, students examine a picture of the state quarter of Pennsylvania. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 essay questions about the state of Pennsylvania.

In this Rhode Island instructional activity, students examine a picture of the state quarter of Rhode Island. Using the information on the coin, students answer 5 short essay questions.

In this South Carolina worksheet, students analyze a picture of the state quarter for South Carolina. Students use the information on the coin to answer five questions.

In this Texas worksheet, students analyze a photo of the state quarter of Texas. Students answer 7 questions about Texas using the information on the coin.

In this online interactive Utah quarter worksheet, students examine a Utah quarter picture and answer 4 questions regarding it. This worksheet may be printed for classroom use.