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

Students complete the Protecting Land anticipation guide. They use Internet to research land ownership in Alaska.

Learners 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. Learners use post-it notes to locate several locations on the world...

Students identify seeds humans eat and do not eat. Students make seed collections, using common kitchen foods. Students display seeds from the foods they serve and discuss them with their guests. Students complete activities which...

In this geography worksheet, students answer 6 questions using a coded map as a reference, then students identify labeled geographic features.

Students examine a globe and the world map to see what constitutes the differences. In 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...

Fifth graders write about the Stamp Act and pretend they are being taxed by the British and write how they feel. In this Stamp Act lesson plan, 5th graders view a taxation simulation. 

Learners investigate the military by examining their uniforms.  In this design lesson, students analyze the military uniforms from different locations and time periods.  Learners create new ideas for current military uniforms.

This instructional activity will be an interdisciplinary instructional activity that involves both English Language Arts and Social Studies (History). The instructional activity will be primarily technology-based and also project-based...