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Telecommunications and the Whole Language Program
Young writers use technology and other media to research information on a chosen topic. They explore countries where keypals and e-mail friends are located. Using their writing skills, they correspond with their e-mail friend and...
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Manduca
Middle schoolers study the definition of a "global society". They take this knowledge and speculate about the positive and negative ramifications of living in a global society.
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Brazilian Animals
Young scholars research the animals of Brazil. In this animal science lesson, students locate Brazil on a map and discuss the types of animals that can live in its tropical climate. They research a Brazilian Carnaval and see the roll the...
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Geography: Analyzing the Local Environment
Students, in groups, explore the school grounds and organize their findings according to the five themes of geography. They take notes and sketch the grounds. Students divide the school and grounds into regions based on use.
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The Geography of Aboriginal Languages in Canada
Middle schoolers study the relationship between geography and the Aboriginal language communities.
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Geography Grid
Fourth graders search a database to find images and scan and affix them on an 8-foot long map of the state of Illinois. They then use it as a basis for discussion.
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Where in the World War? Mapping WWII in the Pacific
Students study the geography of the Pacific theater of World War II. They study maps to examine the geography and features of the land.
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Mapping Your Local Community
First graders take a walking tour of their community to discover the names of numbered locations on a premade map. They then, create their own map of the community on the computer using Kidspiration software.
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Boilermaker Geography
Fifth graders investigate the geography of central Indiana with an emphasis upon finding the location of Purdue. They make a connection to literature with the reading of a newspaper article to create the context for the lesson while...
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Affects of Geography on Colonial Cultures
Sixth graders examine the effects of geography on the development of culture. They discuss how geography can affect the lifestyles and development of a society's culture. Students examine the geography and climate of New England and the...
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Geography
Young scholars engage in a study of geography while studying a foreign language. They write complete sentences to identify and describe geographical features. Students also use a map in order to use the key to find geographic features...
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Colonial Geography: To and From Canada
Students identify the major geographic features of colonial New England. They explain the essential parts to a map and interpret journals to plot a journey. They discover the connection between geography and life.
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Getting Comfortable with the Internet & Geography
Learners are introduced to the basic characteristics of Geography. Using maps, they practice identifying locations and other landmarks. They use the internet to explore websites with are geographically oriented.
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Geography
Learners work together in groups to research the cultural groups of West Africa, Sudan and the Guinea Coast. They compare and contrast each culture and locate the political and cultural boundaries on a map.
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Influence of Geography on the Migration of Virginians
Sixth graders study how geography influenced the westward migration of Virginians. They review the settlement patterns of early Virginians before discussing reasons why people move away from an area. Looking at maps, they determine how...
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Geography
Second graders study and review geographical terms for features. They classify those features and locate them on a map. They review geographical features of Tall Tales.
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People and Places
Fifth graders investigate how the geography of the land effected the human experience of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. They research using primary and secondary sources, design a map.
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Finding Your Way Around A Map
Pupils use the Internet to learn and/or review map and globe skills and will recognize the difference in perspectives as shown on maps.
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Lesson 2: Mapping With Words
Students demonstrate an understanding of the personal relationship that Wabanaki peoples had with the land by analyzing selected Wabanaki place names. They practice map-reading and map-making skills.
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Geography and Social Sciences
Learners identify and explain how geography is connected to other academic areas and historical events.
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Mapping With MapPoint
The class is engaged through a discussion of mapping. They determine what they believe makes a good map and what the essential elements of a map are. Students work independently to complete a worksheet on mapping. They follow clear...
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Geography and Archeology of the River People
Seventh graders work together in groups to read a handout and answer questions about the geography and archeology of a group of native peoples. As a class, they discuss their opinions and answers and the importance of using artifacts to...
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Literature: Mapping the Mockingbird
Students read Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird, focusing on setting. They list items that create mental images of the novel's setting along with location references to characters and events. Using posterboard, they construct physical...
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Initial (and/or Remedial) Road Map Navigation
Learners determine their location(s) on the map, keep track of which direction they are headed on which street on the map, and predict what roads they cross very soon.
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