Young scholars explore British Railway history. In this railway lesson, students may visit the Natural Railway Museum, the Darlington Railway Centre and Museum, or Steam - Museum of the Great Western Railway online or in-person to...

Students use the Internet to determine broadcast times for the Winter Olympic Games snowboarding competitions. In determining these times, they need to consider time zones throughout the world.

Students make a folded paper model of a Korean thatched roof house, label its parts and color it appropriately.

Students compare/contrast the grid and latitude/longitude system used on a globe. They describe the areas which are considered to be a tropical, temperate, and polar, based on knowledge of climates.

Students explore the various global climates and apply cultural adaptations of the peoples in various zones due to climate.

Students use a compass to move from one point to another point. The procedure can be a valuable tool to help students become more observant of their surroundings.

Students examine how Native Americans developed their lifestyles and houses based on geographic location.

Young scholars use the online Atlas of Canada to gather information about places in Canada.

Students use pizza boxes to draw and research their own Asian country.

Students, in groups, write and perform a skit that retells the story of the flooding of Flagstaff.

Students use the internet to explore the culture, history, language and animals of Brazil. They read first hand accounts of students growing up in the South American country.

Students use the Internet to examine the history, castles, and folklore of Ireland. Photographs of sites are also included.

Students use the Internet to examine the food, sports and history of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. They view photographs and maps.

Students plan a family vacation to states that were among the original 13 colonies. The groups determine which state they visit, map their route, calculate the mileage, and determine how much money they spend on gasoline.

Students gather geographic information about their community. They work together to create a community almanac.

Students use the Internet to gather information on Ancient Egypt. They describe the role of a pharaohs and what they wore and ate. They discuss why the Nile is important to the region and examine hieroglyphics.