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Australia
In this map of Australia worksheet, students research and study a map of Australia. Students label Australia's regions, major states and important landmarks.
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Europe Outline Map (Labled)
In this blank outline map worksheet, students study the political boundaries of the labeled European nations.
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Latitude on World Maps
Sixth graders examine the purposes of maps. In this Geography lesson, 6th graders practice using latitude and longitude on a map.
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The Time Has Come: Poetry and Drama Use in the Geography Class
Students use drama and poetry in their Geography class. In groups, they role play an interviewer or the interviewee in various plays that were presented to them. In their role, they must locate and label where the countries mentioned...
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African Country Study and PowerPoint Presentation
Students investigate the geography of Africa. In this African culture lesson plan, students research the lifestyles of African residents and create a PowerPoint presentation based on a single African country. Students share...
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US Geography, The Blues
This instructional activity enables teachers to use blues styles and performers to think about various geographical regions of the United States. By studying different blues styles from the Mississippi Delta, Texas, and the Piedmont...
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Global Connections: Internet Research
In this geography Internet research learning exercise, students find out facts about the capital cities of 12 nations. Students then research facts about Australia, and also find out the country of origin for 4 prominent organizations...
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North American Cultures
Young scholars take a closer look at the geographic theme of place. In this geography skills lesson, students research their city and create murals that highlight its history, residents, landmarks, and resources.
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City Life In Europe
Students explore Paris. In this geography skills lesson, students watch "City Life in Europe," and conduct further research on the city of Paris and the country of France. Students create postcards that feature Parisian landmarks.
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States/Capitals L-N: Matching
In this geography practice worksheet, students match the 17 listed states to the appropriate 17 listed capital cities located in the United States.
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Introductory Lesson: Greece
Middle schoolers get a taste of Greek culture. In this Greece instructional activity, students participate in activities that require them to study the religion, music, food, clothing, and history of Greece.
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The Vikings: Sea Raiders, Land Raiders
The geography of northern Europe, as well as the technological advancements in the nautical world, allowed the ferocity of the Vikings to arrive on the shores of faraway countries. Pupils study Viking history in an instructional activity...
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Trekking to Timbuktu: Trade in Ancient West Africa
Middle schoolers research how trade in Timbuktu was affected by geography. Students conduct online research to determine the major trade routes, main products of trade, plus how and why trade spread across Africa.
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Longitude and Latitude Lines
In this geography worksheet, middle schoolers examine the map and focus on the concept of latitude and longitude by finding the locations.
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Where in the World? Your Relative Location
In this geography worksheet, students complete a graph showing their location on the planet earth. Students determine what percent of all people on Earth are on their continent, in their country and part of their town.
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Rivers of the World
In this river worksheet, students focus on various rivers across the planet. Students label the names of 18 rivers on the world map provided.
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Land Plan Challenge
Students use maps to plan towns, being conscious of water resources. In this geography and land planning lesson, students create collaboratively in small groups towns using maps. At the conclusion of the activity, students build their...
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My Sierra County
Students investigate the special landmarks of their county. In this geography lesson, students view a Powerpoint presentation about counties. Students create a Powerpoint presentation of their own county and use a digital camera to take...
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Let's Visit London
In this London geography worksheet, students look at the 25 photographs of landmarks in London and choose the correct name for each landmark from the drop-down menu.
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Ivory Wars
Middle schoolers examine the controversy surrounding African trade. In this geography activity, students research the killing of elephants for ivory. Middle schoolers collaborate to report on the history of the ivory trade and its...
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Africa: Economics And Change
Young scholars examine the gold-mining industry in Africa. In this geography skills lesson, students watch "Africa: Economics and Change," investigate the challenges of working in mines, research attributes and production of gold and...
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Food in Africa
Students examine the shortage of food in Africa. In this geography skills lesson, students consider how conflict and extreme situations may result in food shortages for some nations. Students analyze the provided photographs and videos...
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Combining Map and Compass
Middle schoolers practice using the map and compass to find a location. In this geography lesson series, students identify basic requirements needed when traveling in the wilderness. They plan a healthy menu for a backpacking trip.
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Zimbabwe
In this Zimbabwe worksheet, students read an article and examine a map of Zimbabwe and then respond to 11 short answer questions regarding the economy and geography of the country.