Third graders read about Italy and the complete activities that investigate the spice trade. For this spice trade lesson plan, 3rd graders analyze characters, write a thank you note, speak Italian, and complete language activities.

Students conduct Internet research find information about the following landforms: mountains, canyons, and valleys. They create travel brochures of their findings.

Students discover that they are part of bigger and bigger groups. They begin with families and work up to belonging to North America as they initiate a study of the whole country.

Young scholars investigate the concept of being part of a global community. In this global community lesson, students learning the definition of stewardship as it relates to taking care of the Earth. They listen to the lyrics of the...

Students follow the appropriate sampling protocol and take two measurements of a local water source. These measurements are Transparency and Temperature. This info about local land use and/or water chemistry issues may require further...

In this parallels and meridians worksheet, students read about parallels and meridians and answer questions about lines of latitude and longitude. Students complete 8 problems.

Students how islands form, rising water levels, growth of coral, and volcanoes. They complete Island Investigation worksheets after researching island formation on various Internet websites.

Second graders read the book Hole Mole and complete activities that teach them about Mexican culture. In this Holy Mole lesson plan, 2nd graders complete cooking, drawing, writing, and other activities.

Second graders read the story The Ogre Bully and complete language arts activities connected to the story. In this language arts lesson plan, 2nd graders complete activities including discussion, reading, writing, sequencing, analyzing,...

Eighth graders research Puerto Rico's culture, religion, language, government, etc. and identify differences and similarities with the United States. They participate in a debate about whether or not Puerto Rico should become a state.

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.

Third graders compare their thoughts about Africa before and after reading an associated book. In this cultural understanding lesson, 3rd graders write down their thoughts about Africa. They receive information from the book, Somewhere...

First graders identify the town, county, state, and country in which they reside and the places where people work. They draw a picture of one of the places where people work.

Third graders write informational paragraphs based on the settlement patterns of the United States. In this settlement lesson plan, 3rd graders read about population and how it affects where people settle next.

Learners construct a "A Year in Pennsylvania" poster on which they creatively describe at least three examples of how the climate they live in shapes their lives during every season of the year.

Students discover that the Earth rotates on its axis in a cyclical fashion. They examine how this rotation results in day and night.

Fifth graders create a compass, with the help of written instructions and then write six sentences discussing how compasses work and why they are helpful. They discuss the different types of navigational tools and how they are helpful.

In 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 read and explore an Egyptian folktale. In this folktale lesson, students read the book The Well of Truth and discuss geographical facts about Egypt. Students complete several reading comprehension activities including a...

Students decide and record their stand on possible predictions of characteristics of Caribbean islands on a prediction guide. After the reading of the story, Isla, individual students record the correct true or false answer.

Students build a model of the Earth showing tectonic plate boundaries. The pattern for the model is provided in the lesson. This is a very useful hands-on component for a lesson about geology or earthquakes.

Students demonstrate the ability to comprehend and calculate currency exchange rates.

In this Explorers study guide instructional activity, students respond to 3 questions regarding Prince Henry the Navigator, Vasco da Gama, Columbus, Magellan, Cortez, Pizarro, Drake, and Cartier. Answers are included.

Students discuss consequences and trade-offs to different scenarios.  In this investigative lesson students learn about compromise and discuss possible options and consequences to certain situations.