Young scholars write about the importance of historical sites and landmarks. They research information about an ancient historical site and create a plan for commemorating this site.

Students explore South America. In this geography lesson, students research landmarks of historical or national significance and use their findings to create slideshows.

Seventh graders work in groups and act as a real estate company who is trying to sell a billionaire a historical landmark to house his art collection and must make a presentation convincing him to buy their historical site.

Pupils look at the painting The Red Studio Shows the Way, and critique the art piece. In this critiquing art lesson plan, students discuss how the painting expresses ideas and feelings and history.

Learners explore Asia. In this geography skills lesson plan, students design travel brochures that market Asia by highlighting its location, population, capital, landforms, famous places, and food.

Young scholars examine cartoons drawn by a volunteer serving in the country of Jordan. They draw a cartoon about a time felt different from others around them and share their cartoons with the class. The answer the questions: How can...

In this Great Wall of China worksheet, students read a 1-page passage about the construction of the wall and then respond to 4 short answer questions and write letters about the benefits of the wall.

In this famous people worksheet, students read about the life of Helen Clark and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to matching, sequencing, writing and spelling activities. An answer key is included.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, student read a short passage about Niagara Falls before answering 6 multiple choice comprehension questions.

Students investigate Florida lighthouses. In this landmarks lesson, students go on an Internet scavenger hunt for facts about Florida lighthouses. Students work in pairs to visit suggested websites and find out answers to printed...

Kids read the book Boston Tea Party by Steven Kroll and use maps to locate various landmarks. They identify the cause and effect of the events related to the Boston Tea Party, then write a descriptive composition.

Third graders become familiar with the vocabulary and skills related to mapping.  In this guided reading lesson, 3rd graders find proper nouns on from the map.  Students read Goldilocks.  Students make a map...

High schoolers examine and discuss Mt. Fuji (Fujiyama) and its effect on the culture and philosophy of Japan. This high school lesson is ideal for a Social Studies, Humanities, or Asian Studies class.

Students consider what "modern" means and explore memories and opinions about the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. They design or renovate a local building for the 21st century.

Students take a closer examine the world just outside their doors and share their experiences with their classmates, near and far. They create postcards of their community and email them to pen pals in other school districts.

Young scholars practice their marketing skills. In this historical sites lesson, students select and research historical sites in the world that they market and attempt to sell to a businessman.

Students examine Mayan contributions to the world. In this Mesoamerican culture lesson, students view a slideshow about the Maya and then peruse books about the accomplishments of the culture. Students create...

Students explore the interaction and consequences of contact among different ethnic groups. Students examine a timeline and the important historical events in American History. They discuss immigration and migration.

Eleventh graders read a map for historical information, decipher a map legend and symbols, and expand their knowledge of a historic time.

Seventh graders create four postcards that illustrate an island on the Caribbean.

Significant due to its construction, its American paintings and books from its original role as a public library and free art gallery, and its funding by Horace Fairbanks, manufacturer of the world’s first platform scale.

Explore the entire world or your local area through Google's maps, Street View photos, satellite images, and in a 360-degree panorama. Take a virtual field trip to an Arctic town or a Pacific island, a famous landmark, a bird sanctuary,...