The landscape impacted by glacier activity is drawn at the top of this worksheet. Ten multiple choice questions follow, some relating to the diagram, and some about the quality of soil left by glaciation. It is not often that you come...

Young scholars participate in a nature hike and record the natural resources observed. They compare traditional and modern versions of everyday use items, and create graphic organizers that demonstrate the interconnectedness of resources.

Students examine how toxic pollutants affect environmental and human health. They define key terms, watch a video, and answer discussion questions.

Students engage in a game of economic exchange that present a variety of perspectives on wealth. They read scenarios and write a journal response to the scenario. They discuss how we use money in the Western culture and discuss how...

Pupils identify the costs and benefits of large corporations and monopoly industries. Using the internet, they discover how businesses use different types of exploitation to maximize their profits. They read two articles about plants...

In this geography skills worksheet, students read a 4-page article titled "As Populations Age, a Chance for Younger Nations." Students then respond to 4 short answer questions based on the content of the article.

Learners examine current and past economic crises around the world, using the current recession in the United States as a starting point.

Pupils investigate the economic growth of established and third world countries. They conduct research with compiling statistics taken from the OECD, The World Bank, and the IMF. The lesson includes notes to help the teacher present the...

Students examine the consumer price index (CPI). In this economics activity, students explore how the cost of living and inflation indicate the CPI. Students complete activity worksheets in this activity.

Students compare and contrast bull and bear markets. In this stock market lesson, students visit the noted Web sites to study supply and demand, the stock exchange, and financial scandals.

Students examine the genocide that took place in Rwanda in 1994 and focus the post-genocide success of women. They study websites to examine how women are challenging their traditional roles in Rwandan society.

Eighth graders explore the sites and attractions of Hong Kong.  In this Geography lesson, 8th graders research the different forms of transportation and major landmarks.  Students create a travel brochure for Hong Kong. 

Students study green economics. For this business ethics lesson, students listen to a lecture about environmentally stable businesses and respond to discussion questions based on the lecture.

In this 1990s America worksheet, learners read assigned textbook pages about the time period and respond to 49 short answer questions.

In this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 30 short answer questions pertaining to physical and human geography.

Students read a narrative, conduct an interview and write an autobiographical piece highlighting their findings about an immigrant's experience leaving their country.

Students complete a Venn diagram comparing the stereotypes of modern African immigrants to those of other major immigrant groups in the U.S. They write an essay on their observations.

Students investigate the environmental and human implications to local communities of hosting a major exposition or fair in their region. They study current site conditions and develop a comprehensive plan.

Students examine how provisions in the Treaty of Versailles contributed to events in WWII. They participate in a debate, researching their position, then presenting their national position orally to the class.

Students complete a concept map on how money matters in our society. They use the internet to discover an online exhibit about money. They also complete a concept map.

Students explore the various cultures of North America. They examine the differences and similarities between an immigrant's homeland and the culture of Central Kentucky. Students discuss strategies to make the transition easier for...

Students discuss the origin of various maps focusing on the values behind them. Students also explore how human needs and geography influence community settlement patterns. Students extend learning by creating and mapping their own ideal...

Learners research and compare economic factors and data mining in Nepal. Students look at data to determine how the Nepalese quality of life compares to other countries and predict whether the literacy rate indicates or influences the...

Middle schoolers locate settlements and observe patterns in the size and distribution of cities using maps, graphics, and other information. They explain the processes that have caused cities to grow.