Students take an online multiple choice quiz on the state capitals. There are fifty multiple choice questions. After the quiz is over, students can print out the results.

Students examine the history of the Aborigines. In this Australia lesson, students research selected websites and print materials regarding the lives of the Aborigines and create posters that showcase their findings.

Students find Amelia somewhere in California. In this geography lesson plan, students learn about the regions of the state where different crops grow and see how they are produced with the help of many families like Amelia’s

Students use the computer program KidPix II to color a map of the world. In this world map lesson plan, students fill in different colors for different continents that are told to them on the program KidPix II.

Students make inferences on how physical geography affected the development of early civilizations and come up with solutions to global issues. In this physical geography lesson plan, students compare maps of the past to maps of today to...

Students identify the characteristics of deserts. In this geography lesson plan, students discuss the characteristics of a desert and label a map with the names of deserts.

Students identify different landforms and fill out a worksheet where they explain what each landform is. In this geography lesson plan, students fill in a landform map and then use landform words as they describe the landforms.

Young scholars identify countries, oceans, states, and more on a globe and on a flat map. In this geography lesson plan, students also locate places around their school.

Young scholars explore the global economy. In this economics instructional activity, students examine clothing labels in search of the countries the clothing was made in. Young scholars consider the implications of a global economy.

Students explore the cities of Cairo, Istanbul, Jerusalem, Mecca and Tehran.  In this Middle East lesson plan, students complete a map, research one of the five the cities and prepare a presentation that includes details about the...

Students explore geography by creating a poster presentation in class. In this mapping instructional activity, students identify the different components featured on a modern day map and how to utilize them in order to navigate. Students...

Students practice their geography skills. In this geography skills lesson, students locate, plot, and label places on maps and globes.

Pupils create a chart comparing the terrain, climate, economy, environmental issues and natural disasters for Mexico and the Central American countries. They view and discuss a video on the region then compile research on the internet.

Students compare and contrast Minnesota to its Canadian neighbors. For this geography lesson, students work in groups to examine a map for their political division to Minnesota. Students compare and contrast information about Minnesota...

Students study the United States geography using Google Earth. In this U.S. geography lesson, students create travel journals about five U.S. geographical locations. Students research the human and physical characteristics for each region.

Learners explore the wonders of the world through inquiry. In this world monuments lesson plan, students investigate famous landmarks around the world as they conduct and apply research. Learners create products that feature their...

Students explore Chinese New Year. In this Chinese culture lesson plan, students read associated literature and use worksheets to explore aspects of the Chinese New Year. Students complete this lesson plan by making and hanging paper...

Students research areas of Australia and other parts of the world characterized by a tropical wet and dry climate.

Learners participate in The Great Mail Race by choosing a state, and then choosing a town in that state. They use the Internet to find the state's postal code and the zip code for the town they chose. They design a class survey that will...

Learners examine the major changes Qin accomplished as emperor. They look at his steps to unify China, create a money standard, measurement standards, and a system of bureaucracy.

Fourth graders write informational research reports. They are given a worksheet on conducting research. Students are told that they are going to write a research report about trains. They review the list of trains and discuss how each...

Students participate in activities using compass settings. They find north and notate the bearings of objects that have been set up in the school yard. They find marks that both visible and hidden behind and under things like trees, and...

Fifth graders research an endangered animal and create a written and technological report. Students present their slide show report to the class. The class completes a rubric for each student presentation.

Students research an explorer and present a multimedia presentation on the explorer. For this United States explorers lesson, students watch a video about Lewis and Clark. Students use Google Earth to study their journey and keep a KWL...