Students explore race and ethnicity as it is defined by the U. S. Census Bureau. They compare data from 1900, 1950, and 2000 and identify settlement patterns and changes in population. In groups, they map these changes and discuss...

Learning about ancient history can be enhanced by incorporating geography. The class labels six geographic features on a map of India and respond to seven short answer questions about Asoka's reign. 

Students explore geography by participating in a mapping activity. In this concentric ring lesson, students utilize a poster board, string and markers to identify their current location within the entire world. Students write about their...

It is so important for impending high school graduates to start thinking about their potential careers. Here, they discuss the persistence of Blondie Hasler and his impressive transatlantic trip. They follow various routes on a map and...

Students create a time line and map about how chocolate traveled the world. In this chocolate lesson plan, students also create and taste chocolate.

Young scholars explore the geography of Alaska and its effect on trade. In this ancient Alaska lesson plan, students participate in a simulation that requires them to trade with those in the territory and outside of it.

Students identify map projections and examine polar maps. In this map skills lesson plan, students use a flat world map to identify various projections and calculate the distances between locations by using a map scale.

Students locate country capitals on a world map. In this map skills lesson, students review the definition of the word country and discuss what a capital is. Students locate and label capital cities on a world map using a map marker.

Students create a map that takes someone from school to their home using both relative and absolute locations. They assume the person using the map is unfamiliar with the area.

Students study the concept of picture symbols as a way to express ideas without using words. In this picture symbol instructional activity, students place symbols on a U.S. map according to meaning.  Students then review various...

Students practice their math skills as they explore maps. In this cartography lesson plan, students calculate distance, scale, coordinate systems, and projection as they work independently reading online maps.

Young scholars experiment with landform vocabulary by using their own hands and a bar of soap as media.

Learners investigate how to use a globe. For this map skills lesson, students define what a globe is and locate the various continents on the globe. Learners are also asked to locate the four oceans on the globe.

Students examine their neighborhoods and draw maps reflecting land use. In addition, they make predictions about their community's future. Students also consider the impact of business and industry on their communities and predict ...

In this Australia map resource worksheet, students use the map of Australia to supplement their study of the country. They see a map labeled with Australian cities, and the surrounding countries and water bodies.

Students utilize simple maps to plan a town, supply water resources and then fit their towns into the a larger community. They assess how hard it is to plan a town by group decision-making as well as the services required to help a town...

A fascinating lesson on how solar power is utilized by people who live in the Himalayas is here for you. In it, learners perform a case study which will help them understand that solar energy is a renewable resource, that geography...

Have your high schoolers learn about the modern history of Myanmar by close-reading an article about the city and people of the city Yangon. As they'll learn, the country is going through some dramatic transitions. After...

The second volume of the Core Knowledge History of the United States ebook begins by asking young scholars to consider the impact immigration, industrialization, and urbanization had on the United States in the late 1800s. The text ends...

A fantastic lesson on urban air pollution problems throughout the world is here for you. Learners understand that there are many factors involved in creating pollution, that there are many health effects brought on by air pollution, and...

Students identify countries on a world map. In this map skills lesson, students define the word "country" and use post-it notes to locate several countries on a world map.

High schoolers are able to discuss the theory of climate change. They identify examples of how climate change impacts the earth's geo-spheres. Students are able to use the example of climate change to describe the interdependence of...

Students list specific boundaries in their school neighborhood and explain their possible purpose. They examine a neighborhood and see what connects us and what divides us. They, in groups, make maps of various neighborhoods and present...

Students compare and contrast world maps and globes. They convert a 3-dimensional globe to a 2-dimensional map. They are introduced to the Mercator map projection. They observe map distortions of shape, area, distance, directions and angle.