Students explore world mapping skills. In this world geography lesson, students identify and label the continents and oceans on a world map using the Visual Thesaurus. Students generate mnemonic devices to help memorize these terms.

Students discover the uses for various types of maps. In this geography skills lesson, students discuss the type of maps that exist and what their individual features are. Students then practice using different types of maps.

Ninth graders study the climate regions of Europe. For this geography skills lesson, 9th graders determine how weather and climate are influenced as they research the climate zones of specific locations and write about the ways that...

Young scholars explore Vancouver. In this Vancouver geography and English language building lesson, students brainstorm what they know about Vancouver and predict what their text will cover. Young scholars listen to the informational...

Middle schoolers create their own countries. In this geography skills lesson, students establish governments, cultural backgrounds, atlas/geography components, national anthems, and national symbols for a country they create.

Students read Nina Bonita by Ana Maria Machado. In this reading comprehension/ geography instructional activity, students recall various parts of the story and create a map of where the rabbit traveled throughout the story. They...

Students study the geography of Mexico (i.e. major cities, surrounding countries and bodies of water, mountain ranges, rivers, volcanoes), They take turns reading aloud information provided (xerox copies) about Mexico. After each...

Students complete a unit about the geography and culture of Mexico. They compare and contrast the weather of their own city and Mexico, read books about Mexico, count in Spanish, color in a flag of Mexico and the Mexican Coat of Arms,...

Ninth graders examine Canadian natural resources. In this geography skills lesson, 9th graders research answers to questions regarding Canada's water, energy, forests, and wildlife. Students use their findings to create posters that...

Students practice their geography skills. In this geography instructional activity, students plan a trip in their state that includes calculating mileage, time, and other costs. Students also submit a written trip itinerary.

Students explore the culture and tradition of neighboring countries. In this geography instructional activity, students use travel brochures, reference materials, and Internet sites to investigate the business, fashion, language, and...

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.

In this online interactive geography instructional activity, students examine the descriptions of 16 famous rivers and identify them by name within 3 minutes.

Students explore the concept of absolution location. For this geography skills lesson, students discuss how to identify and locate latitude and longitude. Students play a game to reinforce the skills.

First graders explore culture by researching U.S. history. In this American Indian lesson plan, 1st graders discuss the geography of Kansas and the different Native American tribes that inhabited the state and the types of homes they...

Students round out their math skills with these ‘round the world' ideas. In this math and geography lesson, students try out time zone sticks, a polar race, and tic-tac-globe to engage them in learning more about globes and the...

Students examine the construction of the Three Gorges Dam in China. In this Three Gorges Dam lesson, students research Internet sources pertaining to the dam. Students discuss the geography and culture of East China as they prepare for...

Pupils explore Africa. In this cultural studies instructional activity, students go on safari, create African masks, or have an African party after they have researched the people, geography, and culture of the continent.

Learners create a magazine highlighting the history and geography of Australia. In this Australia lesson plan, students do online research and other research to create a magazine with articles and advertisements.

Students practice using latitude and longitude appropriately. In this geography skills lesson, students participate in a classroom activity where they identify latitude and longitude.

Students craft planets from clay. In this geography skills lesson, students create model planets that mimic the geographic features found on Earth as well as the other planets. Students conduct research about characteristics of the...

In this Africa study guide worksheet, students respond to 27 short answer questions about the geography and history of the continent.

Students investigate the poverty found in Haiti. In this current events lesson, students research the noted Web sites to study Haiti's geography, history, and civil war. 

Young scholars travel to Rome. In this geography skills lesson plan, students explore famous places in Rome with Google Earth tools. Young scholars research the city of Rome and create touring brochures of the city from the perspectives...