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 make a map of an imaginary island using the topographic symbols provided from a worksheet. Students place lakes, dwellins, reefs, etc. in areas where they would logically be located from understanding how the topography of an...

Students locate country capitals on a world map. In this map skills lesson, students review the definition of the word country and discuss what a capital is. Students locate and label capital cities on a world map using a map marker.

Middle schoolers examine maps of the 1800's and 1900's. In this geography skills lesson, students collaborate to read core maps and identify transportation centers and travel networks.

Students play the role of weather personalities by making five day forecasts based on data gathered from observations, weather instruments, and weather maps. Each day a small group makes a class forecast for the next day and reviews the...

Students examine the symbolism of flags and coats of arms. In this community instructional activity, students discuss the meaning behind the Nunavut flag and coat of arms. Students then design flags and coats of arms that represent their...

Students distinguish geographic features using Ptolemy's map of the world.

Middle schoolers study weather concepts, mapping, characteristics in this series of lessons.

Students find lost "treasure" using a treasure map after being shown a map that you have created where terms and symbols are discussed. The class is divided into small groups where they locate your treasure and then read a section from...

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 investigate concepts of history and geography in this instructional activity. They create travel brochures for travelers who are crossing the Atlantic Ocean to populate the colonies of early America. The brochure has...

Students create patriotic books about the United States and some of its special symbols.

Students create their own symbols for a city from other letters of the alphabet (or geometric shapes). They rotate the letters to explore their possibilities. Corporate logotypes and other trademarks make excellent examples for this...

Young scholars explore U.S. geography by completing a coloring activity in class. In this Texas history activity, students utilize the web to locate Texas on a map of the U.S. Young scholars view a PowerPoint presentation which showcases...

Students practice locating points on a large wall grid and create and label a neighborhood map. In this geography lesson, students spell and discuss places as the teacher places them on the map. They discuss the concept of an...

Students explore cardinal directions. In this social studies lesson, students create maps of home and school using the cardinal directions.

Students create their own flag with symbols and colors that each have specific meanings. In this flags lesson plan, students review the American Flag and what the symbols and colors of it mean.

Students use maps, scales, and describe locations in order to learn about spatial sense. In this spatial sense lesson plan, students participate in many activities for this spatial sense unit that should last throughout the year.

For this maps worksheet, students answer short answer questions about comparing a map to a crumpled up piece of paper. Students answer 3 questions.

Students research crops grown in the United States. For this agriculture lesson, students identify various crops cultivated across the United States as they create charts and maps that note the information.

Students identify similarties and differences between different countries and what type of bread they eat. They examine the different cultures of countries by emailing people in other countries. They also locate the country on the map.

Students identify countries on a world map. In this map skills lesson plan, students define the word "country" and use post-it notes to locate several countries on a world map.

Students explore spatial sense in regards to maps about the globe. In this maps lesson plan, students label oceans, locate the continents and poles, follow directions, and explain the symbols on a map.

Students explore world geography by researching a science book with their classmates. In this desert identification lesson, students utilize a U.S. map to locate the geographical locations of deserts. Students create an oral report based...