Curated OER
Worksheet #27 Questions - Middle Colonies
In this middle colonies worksheet, students examine their knowledge through ten fill in the blank questions that relate to the aforementioned topic.
Curated OER
The Role of African Slaves on South Carolina Rice Plantations
Fourth graders investigate the role of African American slaves in rice plantations. In this slave life lesson, 4th graders discuss the products produced in the 13 colonies. Students discuss the importance of rice to South Carolina's...
Curated OER
Honduras: Going Bananas
Middle schoolers explore the popularity of bananas. They conduct a survey to understand the reasons for their popularity. Students research a banana's journey from the farm to school lunch. They compose a children's book about bananas...
Curated OER
How to Celebrate the 800th Anniversary of the Mogol Empire
Learners research information on the Mongolian Empire from various readings and online videos of primary sources and create a poster for oral presentation. Students connect history with the current day, while incorporating geographical,...
Curated OER
Deserts Puzzle
In this geography activity, students complete a crossword puzzle referring all to deserts. They identify the various types of desert land and what plants and animals can survive in these lands. Also, students identify the people who...
NOAA
Noaa: Cpc: Regional Climate Maps
Provides large colorful maps of climate data about each continent for the current week, month, or previous quarter.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Africa Its People and Places
A very comprehensive lesson plan that helps prepare students for a trip to Africa taking into consideration climate, customs, geography, and language.
University of Minnesota
U Mn: Global Rem: Climate Change, Developing Countries/regions, & Migration
This resource consists of maps and texts about climate change and its impact on migration. The module's goal is to reveal how less developed regions such as Africa suffer disproportionately from climate change and to stimulate critical...
Other
Online Expeditions: African Adventure
Use this site to explore several regions of Africa, without having to leave the classroom.
United Nations
United Nations: Development
Links to UN programs and organizations involved in economic development, by region.
University of Washington
University of Washington: The Great Rift Valley of Eastern Africa
An overview of the Great Rift Valley complete with a discussion of the plate tectonics, volcanoes, and climate of the valley. Of particular interest is the section on Apekind to Mankind: Human Evolution in the Great Rift Valley. Reasons...
InterKnowledge Corp.
An Introduction to Namibia
Brief description of Namibia, including people and geography, with an emphasis on parks and wildlife preserves; includes photographs.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Burkina Faso
Visit this site to learn more about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population Burkina Faso.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Chad
On this site, the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Chad is discussed.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Mauritania
Explore the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Mauritania on this website.