In this contour maps activity, learners use contour maps to determine the slope and steepness of different land masses. This activity has 16 fill in the blank questions.

First graders investigate how maps are used to identify different locations. They will also appreciate how there are different types of maps for their purposes. Finally students study how maps contain symbols that represent real places.

Students create their own topographical map using a potato. In this hands on lesson students construct a topographical map and explain what contour lines are using a potato.

Pupils demonstrate comprehension of the physical characteristics of the Dead Sea region and its connection to the Red Sea and the African Great Rift Valley. They are given students the opportunity to understand the role of plate...

Students compare and contrast world maps and globes. They convert a 3-dimensional globe to a 2-dimensional map. They are introduced to the Mercator map projection. They observe map distortions of shape, area, distance, directions and angle.

In this Winchester learning exercise, students determine the number of different routes to a determined location.  This one-page learning exercise contains 1 problem.  The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.

Learners map the magnetic field of a room (classroom or room at home -- recommend kitchen) at two or more heights. They create a coordinate grid within the room and make a relatively accurate map of the room to super impose the...

In this angles instructional activity, 6th graders solve and complete 14 different problems. First, they determine the angle in which they turn through clockwise. Then, students look at the diagram on the information sheet and find the...

Students work in pairs to draw their own maps as specified of World War II areas. When all projects have been completed let one group at a time share their assignments with the rest of the class. Compile all the maps into a classroom...

In this social studies learning exercise, students find the different locations on an imaginary map with the focus upon reading retention and application.

Students interpret magnetic field maps, rotate the coordinates to obtain different views, change the coordinate representation, and produce alternate graphical representations.

Learners measure and graph temperatures. In this temperature field lesson students use a map to measure and plot field values and construct isolines and interpret the results.

Fourth graders create a salt relief map of the four regions of Virginia. They indentify land forms and bodies of water, and summarize how they made their project.

Students practice reading a national and local weather map. Using this information, they work together to make predictions about the weather for the next few days. They discuss the use of symbols and maps as a class and discuss how...

Students label three maps of China after being introduced to background information about the country. In this geography lesson, students color two maps and label various points of interest in China. Finally, students draw...

Tenth graders examine the First World War.  In this Global History lesson, 10th graders analyze various maps of this time.  Students construct maps of each front of the war by answering various questions. 

Fourth graders discover how to apply the Cartesian coordinate system by figuring out the length and width of their school playground. They determine that pacing is an important tool for the initial mapping of a site. Students conduct a...

Students draw arrows to show the direction the compass needle is pointing when it is placed around different points of a penny and a bar magnet. Students must then answer questions about the activity on a provided worksheet.

In this biomes instructional activity, students color the map of North America according to the biome clues. Students then answer questions about the North American biomes.

Young scholars 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.

In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 8 identification questions regarding specific lakes and rivers in the Middle East.

Third graders study maps. In this U.S. geography instructional activity, 3rd graders explore directions on a compass rose and use a map scale to determine distances between two points on a map. They listen to a lecture and use their own...

Fourth graders draw a rudimentary map of the state of Utah, dividing it into the three regions: the Great Basin, the Colorado Plateau, and the Rocky Mountain Region.

Second graders review map keys, symbols, and the purpose of maps, then students design a poster size map of their classroom.