Students explore cardinal directions. In this social studies lesson plan, students create maps of home and school using the cardinal directions.

Seventh graders discuss the elements of maps and using basic linear measurement. They calculate the distance between the cities and create a simulated journey around New Mexico using a road map. They write out the directions for their...

Sixth graders write a short story about being stranded on a deserted island. After a brief geography review of locations at various latitudes and longitudes, 6th graders draft their story about being stranded. They use sensory and...

Students identify the four cardinal directions. In this map skills geography lesson, students use a magnetic compass to label the four directions in the classroom. Students use the four directions to locate objects in the classroom.

Students plan a family vacation to states that were among the original 13 colonies. The groups determine which state they visit, map their route, calculate the mileage, and determine how much money they spend on gasoline.

In this world empires and trade in 1500 worksheet, learners examine a world empire map, world trade map, and Europe map. All maps display information from 1500.

Students identify natural features on a map. In this geography lesson, students identify six physical features and create pictorial definitions for each term. The terms which are listed in this lesson are mountain, hill, island, river,...

Students explore the expedition of Christopher Columbus. In this geography skills lesson, students consider the technological advances that made Columbus's expedition possible as they complete a latitude and longitude activity.

Students explore U.S. geography by viewing a documentary in class. In this national parks lesson, students view video clips of individual national parks and locate them using Google Earth software. Students create a persuasive...

Students investigate houses and homes from around the world and create a map collage. They compare how the homes are similar and different and why houses match the weather and geography.

Seventh graders explore Eastern Europe. They analyze data on select countries. Students prepare a short oral presentation on the country they researched. They locate their country using an interactive map.

In this geography activity, students read a paragraph and learn about the seven continents and five oceans of the world. Students study a map of the world and answer 12 short answer questions. This is an online interactive activity.

Students explore the Louisiana Purchase territory. In this geography skills lesson plan, students use map skills in order to plot and note latitude and longitude, measure scale distance, and locate landforms that were part of the...

Learners consider the concept of borders and their development by looking at maps and documents. They create a presentation highlighting a current border dispute and propose solutions.

Students explore the Transcontinental Railroad. In this geography skills lesson, students use map skills in order to locate legs of the Transcontinental Railroad on globes.

In this map skills worksheet, learners read a text selection about locations during the American Revolution and then respond to 8 fill in the blank questions.

Students explore the country of Japan. In this international studies instructional activity, students utilize their geography skills to locate Japan on a map. Students explore some Japanese customs and communities. Students use...

In this geography worksheet, 8th graders examine two maps of the slave routes to the West Indies. There are no questions associated with this page.

Learners participate in a game to learn cardinal directions. In this map skills lesson, students move around the room using cardinal directions.

Students identify the continents on the globe. In this map skills lesson plan, students define the term "continent" and identify the seven continents on the globe.

Sixth graders examine the purposes of maps.  In this Geography lesson plan, 6th graders practice using latitude and longitude on a map. 

Here is a fascinating human geography study of the Zabbaleen. They are a sub-class of people who work as garbage collectors in Cairo, Egypt. I can't say enough good things about this resource in my limited space here. It is fabulous! If...

An informative and well-designed presentation on mountains awaits your geographers. Excellent photographs from mountain ranges around the world are includedin this terrific PowerPoint. The last slide effectively sums up what pupils have...

Imagine having to give up cell phones, computers, and TV? What would be lost? What gained? An examination of the Drokpa, a nomadic people who live in the grasslands of Tibet, provides class members an opportunity to consider how access...