Kids learn about the major deserts of the United States including the Mohave, the Sonoran, the Chihuahuan, and the Great Basin Desert. Geography of the US.

Kids learn about the major lakes of the United States including the Great Lakes, the Great Salt Lake, Crater, and Tahoe. Geography of the US.

Kids learn about the major rivers of the United States including the Mississippi, Missouri, Rio Grande, Colorado, and the Hudson. Geography of the US.

Kids learn facts and geography about the state of New Hampshire including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.

Study a map showing the states in the USA, and then try to match their names to their locations on a blank map.

In this lesson, students listen to and perform chanted text, then explore how parts of the chant can be linked to geographic features on a map.

This lesson provides a variety of activities for the student to become aware of the regions in our country. They will learn the geography and natural resources and how these influence the way of life of the people living in a region.

This lesson can be completed in a whole group or small group setting. After reading the book "P.W. Cracker Sees the World," the students will complete an inquiry project that connects social studies/geography to what they read in their...

Test how much you know about major U.S geographic features, Indian tribes, states and regions, European colonists and territorial expansion. View your correct and incorrect answers, and print out your assessment.

Describes the history of coffee production, where it is grown, and efforts by Fair Trade to help coffee farmers make a decent income.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Overview: In this lesson, students will learn the basics about how tornadoes are formed, and when and where they are most likely to occur. They will learn that the United States is the country most...

Explore the rich habitats and natural beauty of the California landscape in this interactive video.

Explore the rich habitats and natural beauty of the California landscape in this interactive video.

This lesson activity introduces to the students the diversity that exists among Native Americans. It provides a map of the tribes in the United States, the tribes in various sections of the US and information about the cultures of these...

Step Right Up to a whole new way to learn about US states and capitals! In this activity kids match states with their capital cities (and vice versa) by playing an all-time favorite carnival game. Find 10 matches and take home a prize!

[Free Registration/Login Required] How much do you know about the world around us? Questions provided by National Geographic Survey. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/roper2006/findings.html

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is one in a series of flipcharts about the different regions of the US. Facts and links to websites included on the Pacific Region.

This PBL unit has students research existing California missions to find what they have in common looking at geography, native people, natural resources. Then, using their information, students work in groups to create their own final...

This unit teaches students to plan a trip with an itinerary, remain within a budget, and work cooperatively. It is a technology-based project that combines a study of mathematics, economics, geography, and social studies.

Presents information about the famous sculpture in South Dakota's Black Hills.

Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Alabama including early explorers, Native Americans, the Civil War, and Civil Rights.

In this lesson from "The Friends of Auntie Litter", (www.auntielitter.org), Alabama's state parks will be explored. This lesson is one from the "Take Pride Statewide" series. *This lesson is provided by Julie Danley, Pam Walston, and Pat...

An educational WebQuest focused on the Puget Sound Cities. Your task is to convince the Sega Corporation that your city is the best place for their new operating facility.

An educational WebQuest focused on the Puget Sound Cities. Your task is to convince the Sega Corporation that your city is the best place for their new operating facility.