Students use a globe or map to locate the equator, oceans and continents. Using the internet, they spend time surfing through predetermined websites on continents and oceans. They write facts on different parts of the globe on index...

Students examine a globe and the world map to see what constitutes the differences. For this world map introductory lesson, students discuss what they see when they view the globe. Students then, look at a world map and compare the...

Students identify the differences between maps and globes. In this map skills instructional activity, students are shown a globe and a map and recognize the differences. Students use post-it notes to locate several locations on the world...

Learners explore cartography.  In this map skills and map making lesson, Students work in groups to create wall size world maps including legends, compass roses, latitude and longitude, and physical features.  Learners collect...

In this map worksheet, students complete 6 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions about 3 different map figures.

Young scholars identify the Equator, North Pole, and South Pole on a map. In this geography instructional activity, students use a world map and circle the North and South Pole. Young scholars locate the Equator on a globe and use a map...

Young scholars create a political map for Africa.  In this country identification instructional activity, students locate Africa on a globe and discuss some of its major countries and bodies of water.  Young scholars complete a...

The earth, our home planet, and the star of Earth Day celebrations everywhere! Celebrate Earth Day or examine Earth's place in the solar system, with a fun and easy craft, perfect for children nine and up. Paper mache ornaments, paint,...

Students access prior knowledge and locate the North and South Poles on the map. In this mapping lesson, students understand the position of the United States relative to the poles. Students answer questions about the globe.

Students research and map the North and South American continents. For this geography lesson on the Americas, students can locate North, Central and South American countries and states. Students choose a location to research and prepare...

Students develop their globe skills. In this geography skills lesson, students explore the area added to the United States when the Alaskan territory was purchased from Russia.

Young scholars compare water access in the United States with that of Africa. In this water access lesson, students located Ghana and Kenya on a globe before reading Peace Corps Volunteer accounts of the difficulty of accessing clean...

Young scholars investigate how to use a globe. For this map skills lesson, students define what a globe is and locate the various continents on the globe. Young scholars are also asked to locate the four oceans on the globe.

Students locate the North and South Poles, and learn the definitions of the four directions by using a United States Map and a globe. In this directions lesson plan, students define north, south, east, and west on a map and a globe.

Third graders label continents, oceans, and major mountain ranges on maps and use the maps to write an informational report about landmarks. In this landmarks lesson plan, 3rd graders write about 1 major landmark.

In this parallels and meridians worksheet, middle schoolers read a 2-paragraph review of parallels and meridians and respond to 7 short answer questions.

In this longitude worksheet, students read a 3-paragraph review of longitude and respond to 13 short answer questions.

Students explore world mapping skills. In this world geography lesson, students identify and label the continents and oceans on a world map using the Visual Thesaurus. Students generate mnemonic devices to help memorize these terms.

Students are introduced to basic map and globe skills. Using the internet, they identify and locate the seven continents and complete a blank map to reinforce the names of the continents. They also distinguish between land masses and...

Students locate and identify continents and countries. In this world map activity, students locate and identify one country on each continent.

Fourth graders explore West Virginia. In this Unites States geography lesson, 4th graders discuss the type of land and the cities in West Virginia. Students create two overlays, with transparencies, that show the natural land and the...

Students identify the continents on the globe. In this map skills lesson, students define the term "continent" and identify the seven continents on the globe.

Students identify the similarities and differences between different maps and globes. Individually, they create a map of their classroom along with a compass rose. They also practice reading maps as a class and finding specific locations.

Students define the meaning of the word country. In this countries of the world map lesson, students identify boundaries, countries, and symbols within countries on the map. Students distinguish the words country and continent.