For this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 37 multi-part questions that require them to read and interpret topographic maps.

Second graders receive a general overview about how maps are made and used, how specific information can be derived from them, and how a student can gain personal information about their surroundings from examining them.

Students use maps, globes, geographic information systems and other sources of information to analyze the nature of places at a variety of scales. They identify on a map and determine the population of the city, county, state, country...

In this geography worksheet, students follow the directions and shade 3 different regions of a UK political map, shade European Union countries on a political map of Europe, match 4 physical feature of Africa to their descriptions, and...

In this geography skills learning exercise, students label a map of Japan and then respond to 8 short answer questions about the country.

In this geography, ecology, and folklife worksheet, students search Louisiana maps of their choosing to discover the factual information required to complete the graphic organizer.

Students explore the earth with maps and globes. For this map lesson, students use maps and globes to locate oceans and continents.

In this Idaho state map learning exercise, students color and label important physical features and cities. Students also study the background map to learn the location of Idaho as related to the rest of the U.S.

In this Hawaii state map worksheet, students color and label important locations and physical features on the map of the 8 islands of Hawaii.

Students are introduced to maps by examining the various types and practice using a key to find information. They each create their own map with a key and graph information. As a class, they read the story "Henny Penny" and share their...

First graders, in groups, identify major geographical features of Texas. They form a topographical map of Texas using edible dough, candy, etc. They present and then eat their maps.

Students explore the methods of creating maps. They create a map of Animas River Park using a compass and measuring tape, develop a single map from the team map sections, and devise another map of the Animas River Park using a GPS unit.

Sixth graders identify countries of the European Union. They locate countries of Europe on a map and pair with a student to complete a blank map of Europe. They label each country and complete worksheets for the European Union. They...

Students read maps for chronological information in Los Angeles. They develop a multicultural chronology of Los Angeles.

Third graders use a software program to make and label a map of the world. On the map, they locate the seven continents, oceans and the countries of Europe. They also draw the routes of Christopher Columbus, Juan Ponce de Leon and...

Young scholars explore the state capitals. In this geography lesson, students use a political map to identify the state capitals and place post-it notes on various capitals.

First graders sing "We All Live Together," by Greg and Steve. They look at a map and sing the "Soggy Waffle Song" to study about the compass rose. Students write N, E, S, W on the borders of paper that goes under a 100's chart. The...

Students view examples of various map projections using a website. Students record differences between the map projections. Students discuss uses for the various map projections and the differences between the maps they viewed. ...

Seventh graders begin this lesson by viewing various maps of the Ancient World. As a class, they take notes on the changes of different areas in Europe and Asia as their teacher lectures to them. They answer questions about the...

In this history learning exercise, students use a map and legend to answer nine comprehension questions. Students check their answers when done.

In this maps worksheet, students study a simple map and the scale in kilometres. Students read the directions and answer one question. Students then look at a sketch map of a town and answer 2 questions. Students also read how to show...

Young scholars identify a neighborhood on a Landscape Picture Map. In this geography lesson, students discuss the characteristics of their neighborhood and identify their neighborhood on a Landscape Picture Map. Young scholars use...

Students complete Internet research and use their map reading skills to learn about how the United States creates and uses electricity in different states. In this energy sources lesson plan, students study the mini map of energy...

Young scholars create an edible map. For this civics and geography lesson, students research their town's features and local government. Young scholars work in groups to design and create a physical map of their town based on research.