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Belarus Word Search
In this social studies worksheet, students find the vocabulary terms related to the subject of Belarus. The answers are found when clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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US Cities
In this social studies worksheet, students find the names of major US cities. The answers are found at the bottom of the page by clicking the button.
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Antigua
In this social studies instructional activity, students find the words that are associated with the concept of Antigua and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Oregon Cities
In this social studies learning exercise, learners find the words that describe the cities in Oregon. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Cities
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are associated with the names of cities. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Find-A-Word Ancient China
For this social studies worksheet, students locate words relating to Ancient China in a word search. They may self correct their work by selecting the link at the bottom of the page.
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South America
In this social studies instructional activity, students search for 36 words relating to South America. Words include names of countries, major geographical features, and some words relating to the culture of South America.
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South American Wordsearch
In this social studies instructional activity, students search for 25 words relating to South America. Words in the word search include names of current countries as well as those of ancient cultures of the area.
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Virtual Vacation
Pupils select a foreign city, research the city using the Internet, and plan an eleven-day vacation to that city. This activity is ideal for a social studies classroom and includes ideas for using iMovie, Excel, and MS Works or AppleWorks.
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People, Places and Events
Students participate in the game People, Places, and Events to practice their science, and social studies skills
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Tracking Fall's Falling Temperatures
Young meteorologists track weather from day to day and record results on graphs, maps, or other places. They see firsthand how weather temperatures trend cooler as fall progresses and practice grade-appropriate skills in geography (map...
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Using Cartograms t Learn about Latin American Demographics
Students make cartograms while drawing connections between physical, economic, social and cultural geography.
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American Indian Art
Students complete a unit of study about Native American visual art. In this visual art lesson, students complete five lessons to study Native American art.
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MAPPING THE BLACK ATLANTIC
Young scholars examine the geographic characteristics of Western and Central Africa, the impact of geography on settlement patterns, cultural traits, and trade. They compare political, social, economic, and religious systems of...
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Canadian Symbols
Students discover the ideals of Canada by analyzing its symbols. In this Canadian culture lesson, students identify the symbols that established the U.S. as its own nation and compare them to important Canadian symbols....
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Teacher Lesson Plans: Africa
Students explore Africa. In this cultural studies lesson, students go on safari, create African masks, or have an African party after they have researched the people, geography, and culture of the continent.
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Be the Kiwi
Students explore aspects of New Zealand's environment. In this environmental geography lesson, students research the geography, resources and climate of New Zealand. This lesson includes a game, rubric, and extension.
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The White Mountain Region 213
Middle school classes describe the White Mountains in New Hampshire using the five themes of geography. They discuss the five themes, categorize objects into each, and develop a list of words to describe the White Mountains. This lesson...
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Mesoamerica
Learners demonstrate knowledge of early Middle American civilizations. They study Mesoamerican i religions, governments, and achievements. They identify geographies of North and South America.
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Election Vocabulary Brainstorm
Students participate in numerous activities pertaining to elections. They study election vocabulary and generate questions about campaigns and elections. They paraphrase articles and generate a class vocabulary list.
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Life in Sahara
Students explore the geography of the Sahara region of Africa and identify characteristics of a desert habitat. They explore the culture of the people living there and how it has adapted to desert life.
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Lesson Plan on Latitude and Longitude
Sixth graders identify at least ten places on the world map using given longitude and latitude points. They identify the longitude and latitude of ten places on the world map.
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West African Art
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of West African Art. They conduct research using a variety of resources. They focus upon the history, geography, economics, and political systems. The information is used to...
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Brochure of African Countries
Students research a country in Africa and present the information they found and the brochure they designed to the class while their peers take notes to use as a study guide for the exam.