Learners become familiar with the use of GIS for research and become aware of the importance of rivers to cities. They also analyze the placement of cities and learn the names of rivers in the United States.

In this ancient Mesopotamia worksheet, students respond to 29 short answer and fill in the blank questions about the ancient civilization.

Students discuss the importance of communication and writing in their daily lives. In groups, they use the internet to research the development of letters, alphabets and writing materials. They trace the spread of the Latin language...

Students investigate Inuit customs. In this cultural traditions lesson, students read about religious customs of the Inuit including Shamanism. Students discuss the role of Shaman and create Inuktitut-English dictionaries with terms...

Students review how to use the database from previous lessons. Using the information, they identify the historical and environmental effects on the people living in the Pacific Northwest. They examine the various Native American groups...

Students create maps of snow cover for each continent by conducting Internet research. After estimating the percentage of continental snow cover, they present their findings in letters, brochures or Powerpoint presentations.

This is a good map of Brunei showing its rivers, some relief, and makes clear the two parts that make up this country on the island of Borneo. Also included are some quick facts. From Holt, Rinehart, and Winston.

This National Geographic feature allows visitors to create their own world maps complete with capitals, oceans, climate information, satellite view, personalized trail markings and more. Choose from a detailed color map or the second...

This article on the economy of Azerbaijan discusses the importance of the petroleum reserves, but also talks about the government's attempts to stabilize economy. A chart is included that displays the DP along with other parts that make...

The history of Burundi parallels that of Rwandi, its close neighbor with a similar ethnic make-up. Read about the civil war and its aftermath. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

A look at the groups of people who live in Equatorial Guinea. Learn about the languages they speak and the make-up of their names. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.

A brief look at the make-up of the populace of Oman, gathered from the CIA Fact Book. Information about the ethnic groups in Oman, religions, population, and languages. Current to 2005.

A brief look at the ethnic groups who make up Angola. You can also find out about the several languages spoken in the country and the religions practiced. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A brief look at the ethnic make-up of the people of Cambodia. Find out about the language, religion, and education. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A very brief look at the ethnic make-up and the languages spoken in Lesotho. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A very brief list of the ethnic make-up of Liechtenstein, along the the languages spoken and religions practiced. From the CIA World Fact Book.

A very brief look at the make-up of the population of Macedonia. You can also find information on the religions and languages spoken in this Balkan country. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A description of the climate and terrain of the the islands that make up the country of Seychelles. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A brief look at the people who make up the several ethnic groups of Sierra Leone. Find out about their religions, languages, and health. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A brief look at the the make-up of the population of South Africa. Find out about the transition taking place in the education system in the country. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

Read about the efforts Laos is making to reform and strengthen its economy. A chart is included to provide some quick facts from the CIA World Fact Book.

A look at the many ethnic groups that make up the country of Namibia. Find out the languages spoken and religions practiced. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.

A brief but informative look at the geography and climate of the volcanic islands that make up the Cape Verde archipelago. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.