For this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 12 identification questions about the capital cities of South America. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz. 

In this geography skills worksheet, learners read an instructional passage regarding daylight hours and then respond to 5 short answer questions.

For this race worksheet, young scholars respond to 10 short answer questions regarding geography concepts that feature the letters of the word "raced" as mnemonic hooks.

Learners develop vocabulary to read and explain an article abou the Chile Peru Agreement. They complete worksheets and on online quiz to increase vocabulary.

Fifth graders read and research the effects of the Spanish Conquistadors on the New World. Then they break into small groups and play a game of Jeopardy, using the facts that they have learned.

Students explore how immigration has changed the culture of America. After identifying the foods and diets of Europeans and Native cultures, students create a map indicating where foods came from. Students design a restaurant menu,...

Students discover how officials are elected in countries of interest to them. After reading an article, they examine election fraud allegations in Peru. They create a poster showing the election process and assess them in a written essay.

Students study the origin of popcorn. They locate countries where it is grown on a world map. They color the world map and glue kernels of popcorn onto the countries from which popcorn originated. They write the names of common items...

In this internet search learning exercise, students use a search engine to find the answers to 7 questions. They answer questions about geography, mammals, US history, and word work.

Students identify the patterns of earthquakes by mapping USGS data and comparing it to mapped tectonic plates. They discover the relationship between earthquakes and the moving plates of the Earth's crust.

Young scholars complete word work and pronunciation exercises. They read an online article, complete worksheets and an online quiz.

In this geography worksheet, students study the names of 60 countries. Students indicate their home country by coloring its name in the word grid puzzle. Students then answer 8 questions about their country concerning what language is...

In this ESL worksheet, students read four vocabulary lists in alphabetical order and organized by topics. The topics include occupations, countries and nationalities, the Internet, and geography.

Students research types of mummification. In this burial customs lesson, students work in groups to research different types of mummies and present their research to the class. Students compare and contrast the types of mummification.

In this social studies worksheet, learners 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.

Fifth graders listen to lectures on the ancient civilizations of the Aztecs, Incas and Mayans. They construct a mask base and then decorate it in thirds with symbols meaningful to each of the three cultures being studied.

Seventh graders create a Latin American portfolio in the form of a country presentation using PowerPoint software. They use their knowledge of geographic concepts to interpret maps, globes, charts, diagrams, and timelines.

Third graders read the story The Stolen Smell, and complete language arts activities based on the book. In this The Stolen Smell lesson plan, 3rd graders complete activities such as discussion, reading, researching, drawing, role...

Students research climate change. In this environmental lesson, students view a PowerPoint slideshow about climate change and identify the ways that climate change affects life on Earth.

Comprehensive site that gives you "Facts at a Glance" or more in-depth information about such topics as geography, people, economy, climate, or foreign relations. Have fun exploring the South American country of Peru.

This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Peru. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...

This chart summarizes communication facts of Peru including data on telephones, televisions, radios and internet usage.

A thorough look at Peru from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.

Provides an overview of the culture of Peru. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc. (Note:...