Students explore the historical and social significance of animals as cultural symbols in various countries around the world, as well as the impact that humans have made on the population and natural habitats of these animals.

Students research various foods as well as indigenous plants and animals from different historical eras around the world. They use their research to create a design for theme restaurants.

Students investigate various methods of mummification practiced in cultures around the world and present their findings in 'televised' news reports.

Students research various aspects of Indian culture. They create a Book of Knowledge about India. In a second activity they research the history behind any game. They make presentations and play the different games during Game Day.

Learners create a recipe for a certain aspect of a culture. They create a culture that has never existed before. They analyze either dance, history, geography, history or the future of space exploration. They compare and contrast...

Students evaluate Web sites banned in various countries, and investigate the reasons why particular countries would want to block information from its people.

In this global warming quiz worksheet, students compete a set of 12 multiple choice questions. Page contains a links to answers and additional activities.

Students examine East Asia's modern economy. In groups, classmates use the internet to compare the resources, products, and economy of specified countries. After collecting the data, pupils create charts, tables and graphs. They...

Students identify nocturnal animals in their local area. Using the internet, they view animal tracks to determine which ones might be in around their school. In groups, they examine outside areas and record their observations. They...

Students predict, identify, analyze, and categorize the various nocturnal animals found in their immediate area. They set bait around their school, and try to identify the tracks of the animals that eat the food.

Students study various forms of poetry and the culture of Japan. They are introduced to a haiku- a traditional form of poetry and an art form in the Japanese culture. They write a haiku and create a student haiku booklet with the classes...

Sixth graders study Ancient Greece. In this Ancient Greece lesson, 6th graders complete 16 lessons to learn about Ancient Greece. Students complete a quiz for assessment.

Students share their countries and languages, flags, cultural identity, and pride in home culture.

The construction of the Great Wall of China goes back roughly 3,000 years to the Western Zhou Dynasty. The original constructions were lines of fortresses that defended against attacks from nomadic tribes in north China. Learn more about...

Click-through facts-and-photo file about China's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its Asian location and a video that explains the desertification of...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Trace the effects of China's geography on the development of civilization. Examine China's philosophies that shaped Chinese culture.

The history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of China is described on this site.

Kids learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Macau.

This site explores the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Taiwan.

Nepal lies between China and India in South Asia. The country is slightly larger than the state of Arkansas. Nepal has the greatest altitude change of any location on Earth. The lowlands are at sea level and the mountains of the...

This sample task contains a set of primary and authentic sources about the impact of geography on the development of civilization in Ancient Egypt.

This sample task contains a set of primary and authentic sources about the impact of geography on the development of civilization in Ancient Egypt.