Upper grade through early high schoolers develop an understanding of Ozark culture, and the geography of the Ozark Plateau. They study place, location, human environmental impacts, and movement. This interesting plan incorporates muic,...

Here is an activity that merges technology with life skills as individuals use Google Earth to explore the differences between coordinate systems and map projections. The self-guided worksheet is the fourth segment in a nine-part unit....

Students explore African geography, study the overall continent of Africa and its individual countries, discuss demographics, and participate in research and class activities.

Young scholars discover how to interpret maps. In this geography skills lesson, students explore geographic themes as they complete worksheet activities regarding road maps, shaded relief maps, and topographic maps.

Students compare a globe and a two-dimensional world map and explore how they both represent the planet Earth. They locate the Hawaiian Islands on the globe or the world map and describe how the geographical position is unique.

At the heart of this resource is a beautifully detailed PowerPoint presentation (provided in PDF form) on the overall physical geography of Australia, basic facts about the country, Aboriginal history, and Australia culture and lifestyle.

Here is a nice set of activities and discussion questions to accompany your class reading of No Pretty Pictures, a memoir of a young girl's experiences and struggle for survival during the Holocaust.

Learners study South America's Itaipu Dam and Power Plant in order to gain an understanding that hydroelectric power is a major means of generating electricity throughout the world. They also look into the environmental impacts that...

Bring up the Deepwater Horizon (BP) oil spill that occurred in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010. Display the colorful diagram of the coastal and marine organisms living in the area. Show a video about relocating the eggs of the Gulf's sea...

Learners forecast future population growth of the U.S. Virgin Islands. In this U.S. Census lesson plan, students explain the factors that influence population density on the U.S. Virgin Islands, including geography and economic activity.

In this geography skills worksheet, students label a map of Japan and then respond to 8 short answer questions about the country.

In this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 14 short answer questions by using maps and atlases. The maps and atlases are not included.

In this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 37 multi-part questions that require them to read and interpret topographic maps.

Students examine maps of Europe. In this geography skills activity, students interpret several maps to determine the boundaries of the European Union and respond to assessment questions about the maps.

In this history worksheet, learners use a map and legend to answer nine comprehension questions. Students check their answers when done.

Students demonstrate their knowledge in using latitude and longitude measurements to find locations on a map, especially places in Hawaii.

In this history activity, students utilize a map and legend to answer eleven comprehension questions. Students check their answers when done.

In this geography skills worksheet, students draw real or imaginary maps that feature escarpment, rift valleys, gorges, diamond mines, plateaus, mountains, lakes, rivers, and gold mines.

In this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 30 short answer questions pertaining to physical and human geography.

Students create a map of their own neighborhood to show the relationships between the geography of the neighborhood and its economy and culture. They view and discuss an introductory video on how geographers study an area then go out...

Students explore satellite data. For this technology cross-curriculum math and world geography lesson, students locate specific map areas using a microset of satellite data. Students use technology and math skills to determine...

Eighth graders discover the fundamental advantages/disadvantages of both maps and globes. They see that maps may distort size, shape, distance and direction. They discuss the advantages and applications of 5 types of map projections and...

Students begin with a piece of a puzzle that shows an artifact from ancient Egypt. They find others who have pieces that go with their puzzle piece. Students work in these groups to construct a relief map of the Nile River Valley.

In this earth science activity, students read and study about divergent and convergent boundaries, tectonic plates and volcanoes to complete 1 data chart 7 short answer questions.