Eleventh graders role play a scenario where they have to make a decision. In this english lesson, 11th graders interpret graphs. They research about the life of different historical figures.

Students research books, watch movies, and look on the internet to find information on ancient America, Mexico, and Central America. In this Mesoamerica lesson plan, students participate in a social studies unit on North America of the...

Students investigate the times zones around the world. They discuss situations when it is important to know the time in different parts of the world and how to find it.

In this geography instructional activity, students read an excerpt about the Crusaders compromised of two of children. They use the map given to determine how far apart each army marched before reaching the Mediterranean Sea. In...

In this plate tectonics worksheet, students study the continents map and complete 8 short answer questions related to them. They predict what the Earth will look like millions from now.

Students access a variety of Austria themed websites. They locate information about history, geography, climate, people and culture. They view a live webcam of different parts of Austria and read about famous personalities from Austria.

Students explore and appreciate variety of ways in which environment can be depicted for range of purposes. They compare different representations of place and environment, and analyze ways information is being communicated.

Students explore the origins of human music. Students watch a video and participate in a variety of activities. They examine evidence, conduct research on he various animals, and create a concept map.

First graders complete activities related to they story they are reading in class. Through art and measurement activities, 1st graders relate a story from the "Tacky the Penguin Series" to everyday objects and ideas they encounter.

For this geography worksheet, students learn 60 common geographic terms. Students read the words that are arranged in alphabetical order along with the meanings. There are no questions to answer; this is a glossary.

Students color code a world map by region to show the different amphibians and reptiles that live there. They discuss the Nile Crocodile, Snapping Turtle, Komodo Dragon, Indian Python, and Lacertidae. When completed, they create a key...

Students create a "Landform Dictionary". They develop an overlay map and participate in hands-on activities to identify the key characteristics of landforms. They discuss the plant and animal life of these areas. Handouts for the lessons...

Students explore issues relating to refugees. Using the internet, they gather facts about refugees. Students discuss the range of situations which turn citizens of one country into refugees of another.

Students compare a realistic landscape painting with a photograph of the same place.

Students gain knowledge about the different kinds of foods people eat around the world for breakfast. They look at a map and see if they can come up with reasonable answers as to why location may affect what people eat. Students also...

In this latitude worksheet, students use an atlas or other reference to respond to 4 multiple choice questions about the equator and the poles.

Students locate countries in which different apples are grown. They discuss and illustrate different types of transportation that would be best for traveling between the United States and New Zealand. They share their stories and...

In this Great Barrier Reef worksheet, students complete a set of 8 questions about Australia's Great Barrier Reef. No reference for information is given; origin of worksheet is printed on bottom of page.

Pupils explore jobs in different countries . In this lesson about different countries through research. Students are broken into groups and given a country to research. Each group is provided with a worksheet with 14 questions to be...

Students examine the continents and explore geographic components in the fifteen lessons of this unit. The location of the continents, the equator, the four major oceans, and the music, food, literature, dance, and drama from each of the...

Fourth graders use a styrofoam ball on a stick to represent earth and a light bulb in the center of the room to represent the sun. They walk around the light, holding their sticks at an angle to show the tilt of the earth's axis. They...

What are the UN, the EU, and Commonwealth? Have the class brainstorm all they know about these powerful international organizations. Then have them compare and contrast the ways in which different countries or political groups...

Learners combine imaginative powers with known map-making techniques to create a whole new world.