Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Let's Go To Mexico

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students are able to use the Internet to conduct research. They research Mexican culture and traditions. Students compare and contrast Mexican and U.S. food and clothing. They convert United States currency to Mexican pesos. Students...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Where In the World Am I?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners identify their location in the world after studying latitude, longitude, relative location, and absolute location. They use assigned web site to find information to make a flipbook that answers questions about their location in...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Old World and New World - Why Contact Took So Long

For Teachers 4th - 5th
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...
Unit Plan
Curated OER

Getting to Know My World

For Teachers 1st
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Gray Whales on the Move

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars study whale migration and their natural history.  In this migration lesson students plot whale migration on a map and describe their ecosystems. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Stolen Smell

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders read the story The Stolen Smell, and complete language arts activities based on the book. In this The Stolen Smell lesson plan, 3rd graders complete activities such as discussion, reading, researching, drawing, role...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cuban Missile Crisis in Thirteen Days

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the Cuban Missile Crisis. In this Cuban Missile Crisis lesson, 11th graders take notes from a PowerPoint presentation regarding the topic and then watch the film "Thirteen Days". Students participate in...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mapping Baseball

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners research how climate, distance, population shifts and immigration have influenced American baseball. They also consider how players from other countries have made their mark on American baseball.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Start with a Chart

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use a given chart and the 50 state quarters to synthesize information about the 50 states and the dates that they were admitted into the union. Students complete a math worksheet while referring to the chart.
Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Geography of South America

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Introduce your students to South America with this physical map activity. The resource contains a detailed lesson plan to help students learn about the geography, people, and environment of South America.
Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Tour of South America

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Familiarize your students with South America by having them create a slideshow of a "Tour of South America" that focuses on its culture, geography, and history. This will help the students learn more about South America's people and places.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: Geography of South America

For Students 9th - 10th
Print out a crossword puzzle game about the geography of South America on this website.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Game for Kids: Geography of South America

For Students 9th - 10th
Show your knowledge of South America geography with this interactive crossword puzzle game.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: South America

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers an overview of the continent of South America, featuring information about politics, geography, and population statistics. Click on the name of a country to discover more details.
Graphic
PBS

Amazon: South America

For Students 9th - 10th
Map of South America in which students can use the interactive site to explore political, physical, climate and populaton features.
Website
Other

Worldpress.org: Map of South America

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive map lets you click on the name of a country in South America to get a more detailed view and facts about its geography, economy, media, and demographics.
Interactive
World Geography Games

World Geography Games: South America

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the countries of South America with this interactive quiz.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Word Search: Geography of South America

For Students 9th - 10th
A fun word search game with terms from South American geography. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
Interactive
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography Games: Capital Cities of South America

For Students 1st - 9th
Play this fun geography map game to learn about the capital cites of the countries of South America.
Interactive
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography Games: Map of South America

For Students 1st - 9th
Play this fun geography map game to learn about the locations of the countries of South America.
Article
World Atlas

World Atlas: South America

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a description of the geography of South America, the 4th largest continent, with maps and photos.
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: South America: Countries Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries of South America.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Geography: South America Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over the geography of South America, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: The South America Quiz

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take this interactive map quiz from Lizard Point to practice and test your knowledge of South American geography.