In this online interactive Nevada quarter worksheet, students examine a Nevada quarter picture and answer 4 questions regarding it. This worksheet may be printed for classroom use.

In this online interactive Ohio quarter activity, students examine an Ohio quarter picture and answer 4 questions regarding it. This activity may be printed for classroom use.

In this online interactive Utah quarter worksheet, students examine a Utah quarter picture and answer 4 questions regarding it. This worksheet may be printed for classroom use.

In this online interactive Virginia quarter worksheet, students examine a Virginia quarter picture and answer 4 questions regarding it. This worksheet may be printed for classroom use.

Young scholars explore the geography of the United States. In this social studies activity, students identify the major deserts on a map of the United States.

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...

In this train research report, learners select one mechanical aspect of a train to write a report. Students fill in the outline with the subject, thesis statement, topic, and details. All research would need to be done on the Internet;...

Students use a map to graph and locate major league teams of different sports. In groups, they analyze the population data of the United States and compare it with the amount and location of the major league teams. They share their...

Students learn some basic facts about tornadoes and map two selected tornado statistics by state, and observe, analyze and speculate about the pattern(s) created by the completed map.

Pupils investigate the factors involved in human migration in the United States. Students analyze maps of different regions in the United States to determine how a variety of factors influence human settlement and development.

Students work together in groups and role play the role of television crews. Using the internet, they research specific events of the Mississippi River flooding and report their findings to the class from different angles. They are to...

Learners explore the fifty states of America. They also learn the capitals and locations of the states. They also study the population, mottos, flags, and interesting historical facts about each state.

Learners create a choropleth map to illustrate the population growth rate of the United States. They explore how to construct a choropleth map, and discuss the impact of population changes for the future.

Fourth graders recognize the different continents. They are introduced to longitude and latitude and how to find locations using these measurements. This series ends with an emphasis on the fifty states of the United States and their...

Fifth graders listen to a lecture that traces the political geography of Europe from 814 through 1997. They incorporate these themes into a research project on Western Europe.

First graders read The Scrambled States of America and discuss whether it is real or fantasy as compared to the United States. In this geography lesson, 1st graders identify their city or state on a map and work in groups to color the...

Fifth graders research an endangered animal and create a written and technological report. Students present their slide show report to the class. The class completes a rubric for each student presentation.

Ten multiple-choice questions make up an interactive practice designed to increase reading comprehension. The topic of the informational reading is the North Carolina Colony.

Fourth graders recognize that ethnicity, religion and geography are reflected in the food choices we make. In this food choices lesson, 4th graders discuss different types of food from different places. Students compare a menu to the...

Learners build World War II directional signs. In this World War II instructional activity, students explore the geographic locations of the war as they analyze primary sources and conduct research regarding places of significance in the...

Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this research skills lesson, students research the job of reporting for new agencies during the American Civil War as they complete the provided...

For this Kentucky worksheet, students unscramble the letters in ten words to spell the names of cities in the state of Kentucky. There is a word bank.

In this New Mexico instructional activity, students unscramble ten words to spell the names of cities in the state of New Mexico. There is a word bank.

In this New York worksheet, students unscramble the letters in ten words to spell the names of cities in the state of New York. There is a word box.