Curated OER
Let's Go To Mexico
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...
Curated OER
Where In the World Am I?
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...
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...
Curated OER
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
Gray Whales on the Move
Young scholars study whale migration and their natural history. In this migration lesson students plot whale migration on a map and describe their ecosystems.
Curated OER
The Stolen Smell
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...
Curated OER
Cuban Missile Crisis in Thirteen Days
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...
Curated OER
Mapping Baseball
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.
Curated OER
Start with a Chart
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.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Geography of South America
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.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Tour of South America
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: Geography of South America
Print out a crossword puzzle game about the geography of South America on this website.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Game for Kids: Geography of South America
Show your knowledge of South America geography with this interactive crossword puzzle game.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: South America
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.
PBS
Amazon: South America
Map of South America in which students can use the interactive site to explore political, physical, climate and populaton features.
Other
Worldpress.org: Map of South America
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.
World Geography Games
World Geography Games: South America
Explore the countries of South America with this interactive quiz.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Word Search: Geography of South America
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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography Games: Capital Cities of South America
Play this fun geography map game to learn about the capital cites of the countries of South America.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography Games: Map of South America
Play this fun geography map game to learn about the locations of the countries of South America.
World Atlas
World Atlas: South America
Presents a description of the geography of South America, the 4th largest continent, with maps and photos.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: South America: Countries Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the countries of South America.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Geography: South America Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple-choice quiz over the geography of South America, then review your score and any missed questions at the end.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: The South America Quiz
Take this interactive map quiz from Lizard Point to practice and test your knowledge of South American geography.