Curated OER
Rome Comes to Third Grade
Students explore the world of Ancient Rome in this thirteen lessons unit. the rise and fall of the Roman Empire is probed. The ideals that inspired the people's sense of purpose are developed in these lessons.
Curated OER
Deserts Puzzle
In this geography worksheet, 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...
Curated OER
Trekking to Timbuktu
Pupils view a television show to provide a context for conducting research into the location and culture of Timbuktu. The students complete a report on the subject in the form of a research paper.
Curated OER
Landforms All Around
Students create a "Landform Dictionary". They develop an overlay map and participate in hands-on activities to identify the key characteristics of landforms. They discuss the plant and animal life of these areas. Handouts for the lessons...
Pulitzer Center
Revolution in Tunisia
How much do your pupils really know about the revolution in Tunisia? In order to inform your class and spark discussion, first create a country profile, comparing and contrasting Tunisia with the United States. Learners then analyze the...
Curated OER
We've got the whole world in our hands
Students explore spatial sense in regards to maps about the globe. In this maps lesson plan, students label oceans, locate the continents and poles, follow directions, and explain the symbols on a map.
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Veni, Vidi, Vici
Students participate in a Roman festival to complete a unit on Roman Civilization. In this Roman Civilization lesson plan, students learn about Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, the Mediterranean Region, and more. Students share what they...
Curated OER
Create a World
Students combine imaginative powers with known map-making techniques to create a whole new world.
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Australian Travel Adventure
Seventh graders are introduced to the states and territories within Australia. Using the internet, they bookmark sites and take notes on what they want to share with their classmates. They also complete a map study on the country to...
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Getting to Know My World
Students participate in hands-on activities using maps and globes to identify geographical features. Students use map legends to identify direction. Students locate oceans, continents, countries, states and cities. Handouts and...
Curated OER
The Roman Empire-Map Activity
In this Roman Empire worksheet, learners complete a map activity in which they label and color civilizations, countries and physical features as instructed. There are no maps included.
Curated OER
Old World and New World - Why Contact Took So Long
Young scholars use a globe to determine why contact between the old world and the new world took a long time. In this map skills instructional activity, students analyze routes between regions to determine why it took so long for the old...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: World Geography: North Africa/southwest Asia
Comprehensive learning module on the geography of North Africa and Southwest Asia. Multi-media resources and assessment.
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: Lesson Plan: Middle East and North Africa Geography
Enhance student geography knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa with this two or three day lesson plan.
Choices Program, Brown University
Choices: Teaching With the News: Protests, Revolutions, and Democratic Change
Third in a series of lessons on North Africa and the Middle East in which students survey the current political situation, consider the role of the international community and identify the political geography of the region. Multi-media...
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Northern Africa: Countries Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries in Northern Africa.
Other
Harper College: North Africa/ Sw Asia Map Tutorial
Quiz yourself on the physical geography of Southwest Asia and North Africa by using this tutorial to Check your knowledge of landforms, bodies of water, and rivers in this area of the world.
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: World Geography: Oil in the Middle East and Africa
Learners develop and express claims through discussion and writing which examine the importance of oil and water to the success and survival of the Middle East and North Africa.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Regional and World Maps
Maps of major areas of the world can be downloaded here. The maps have excellent detail and are in color.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Maghreb
A geographic description of the Maghreb region of North Africa along with a discussion of the history, peoples of the area, religion, geography, and population genetics.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Libya
Learn about Libya's history and geography on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Egypt
On this site, the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Egypt.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Morocco
Great reference source that takes you on a virtual trip to the North African nation of Morocco. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Libya
Useful guide to a country profile of the North African nation of Libya featuring background details and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...