Eighth graders use different types of maps to find locations and surface features.  In this map-reading lesson students use a compass to find direction.

Third graders study geography. In this United States landforms lesson, 3rd graders create a map of the U.S. made out of dough. They use various edible treats to mark the country's capital, the plains, the mountains and the rivers &...

Eleventh graders analyze the geography, actions, and relationships of countries involved in World War II. They create a map of Europe, Northern Africa, and the Pacific, and analyze and evaluate their self-made map of Europe and the...

Students explore South America. In this geography skills instructional activity, students watch a video about the geographical features of the continent. Students complete worksheets on the topic.

Students explore the geography of Europe. In this World War II activity, students study and represent countries involved in the war as they participate in a simulation that requires them to discuss war events and how their countries were...

Students map data on employment in wood products manufacturing in Oregon counties. In this Oregon forest lesson, students discover the percentage of people employed in the forest manufacturing industry. Students create a box and whisker...

In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 45 identification questions about the countries located in Europe. Students have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.

Eighth graders examine different pieces of literature from specific isolated Pacific islands. In this Geography lesson, 8th graders read and interpret a written selection. Students construct a map of the stories setting.

Students examine the geographic features and population distribution of the Philippines. They analyze maps, take a quiz, define monsoon, and discuss how the people in the Philippines have adapted to their environment.

Students study estuaries and their boundaries.  In this investigative instructional activity students locate an estuary on a map and use nautical and topographical maps. 

In this geography worksheet, students identify and describe how to apply choropleth mapping skills. They examine the map given and convert it into a choropleth map through coloring. Then students use those colors to shade in their key...

Second graders recognize the components of a map, particularly the legend, the key, the symbols and the area. They develop their own map of a garden they be planting in their upcoming science lesson.

Students investigate how to read topographic maps.  In this map reading lesson students complete a topographic map activity. 

Students break into groups and complete a chart about information on maps of their hometown.

Students use data on break and enter crime incidents to make a map that prompt discussion about the spatial location of crime in the city, why it would occur in those places, and how residents may reduce crime.

Students examine the U.S. map and identify cultural areas. In this archaeology instructional activity, students locate cultural areas on the U.S. map and fill in the proper locations.

High schoolers create a mental map of Russia and its surrounding Republics. They create mental pictures through oral and/or written instructions. They experience a wide variety of new terminology in their quest to mentally map.

In this archaeological sites activity, students read about sites in the Unites States and use a map to complete a set of 7 short answer questions. 

Young scholars design a map key in order to show where the different Cinderella stories have taken place. In this map key lesson plan, students place symbols on a map to show the diversity of the stories.

Young scholars explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson plan, students research regions of the Roman Empire and present their finding to their classmates. Young scholars also use an interactive map to practice placement of...

Learners discover the geography of the Middle East. In this geography lesson, students use reference books and the Internet to research the geography of the Middle East. Learners complete an activity sheet to match the capital cities...

In this online interactive geography quiz activity, students examine the map that includes 15 rivers in Africa. Students match the names of the rivers to the appropriate places on the map.

For this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students examine the map that includes 31 countries in Asia. Students match the names of the capital cities to the appropriate countries on the map.

For this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 18 fill in the blank and short answer questions about the 5 geography themes.