Students research, create, and present a scale representation of the county in which they live.

Young scholars develop their geography skills. In this Lewis and Clark lesson, students collaborate to calculate the time and distance of different segments of the expedition. Young scholars compare their estimate to Lewis and Clark's.

Students explore how communities participate in census counting. In this census lesson, students recognize the absolute and relative location of a state and understand ideas about civic life and government.

Students, viewing an Internet site, plot the path of several satellites using latitude and longitude over the course of an hour. They learn the four basic types of satellites and their purpose.

Students identify various locations using latitude and longitude. In this map skills lesson, students use yarn and labels to create a "human globe." Students identify the Prime Meridian, the Equator, and Northern and Southern Hemisphere.

Sixth graders explore different climates. In this compare and contrast instructional activity, 6th graders look at the differences in climates of America and Europe. Students use KWL charts and graphic organizers to record information...

In this geography worksheet, students examine the map and focus on the concept of latitude and longitude by finding the locations.

Students explore the challenges of the Lewis and Clark Expedition through a physical education simulation. In this cross-curriculum physical education lesson, students work in groups of three to log 8000 steps, stopping to participate in...

Students explore the unique population of Alaska. In this Native people of Alaska lesson, students discover the three groups of people who live in Alaska. Students describe the similiarities and differences between the three groups....

An ambitious geography instructional activity is geared toward kindergartners. They discover what the differences are between states and countries. They look at maps of Arkansas, and learn what the shapes and lines mean. Additionally,...

Young explorers study the scarcity and importance of a continuous supply of fresh water in Cape Verde. They research the five main ways that fresh water is obtained in these countries. Each research group prepares a presentation, and...

Students develop their map skills. In this geography lesson, students participate in an activity that requires them to survey their social studies book in order to find different types of maps and purposes for their uses.

In this Australia and Oceania outline map worksheet, students make note of the major landforms and bodies of water located within this region.

In this geography skills learning exercise, students respond to 14 short answer questions by using maps and atlases. The maps and atlases are not included.

In this Australia and Oceania physical map activity, students make note of the major landforms and bodies of water located within this region.

Third graders compare printed and online maps and use proper geographic terminology to answer questions.

For this Eurasia physical map worksheet, students make note of the major landforms and bodies of water located in this world region.

In this African and Asian physical map worksheet, students investigate the major landforms and bodies of water located on the African and Asian continents.

Students explore the earth with maps and globes. In this map lesson, students use maps and globes to locate oceans and continents.

In this maps worksheet, students study a simple map and the scale in kilometres. Students read the directions and answer one question. Students then look at a sketch map of a town and answer 2 questions. Students also read how to show...

Sixth graders identify countries of the European Union. They locate countries of Europe on a map and pair with a student to complete a blank map of Europe. They label each country and complete worksheets for the European Union. They...

Young scholars explore the functions of landscape picture maps. In this geography skills lesson, students examine a landscape picture map and identify buildings on the map where people are employed. Young scholars also participate in a...

First graders sing "We All Live Together," by Greg and Steve. They look at a map and sing the "Soggy Waffle Song" to study about the compass rose. Students write N, E, S, W on the borders of paper that goes under a 100's chart. The...

In this state maps worksheet, students identify the map of Pennsylvania. Students fill in the state capital, the major cities, and other state attractions.