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

Sixth graders write a short story about being stranded on a deserted island. After a brief geography review of locations at various latitudes and longitudes, 6th graders draft their story about being stranded. They use sensory and...

Students identify the four cardinal directions. In this map skills geography lesson plan, students use a magnetic compass to label the four directions in the classroom. Students use the four directions to locate objects in the classroom.

Seventh graders discuss the elements of maps and using basic linear measurement. They calculate the distance between the cities and create a simulated journey around New Mexico using a road map. They write out the directions for their...

Students plan a family vacation to states that were among the original 13 colonies. The groups determine which state they visit, map their route, calculate the mileage, and determine how much money they spend on gasoline.

In this world empires and trade in 1500 worksheet, students examine a world empire map, world trade map, and Europe map. All maps display information from 1500.

Students identify natural features on a map. In this geography lesson, students identify six physical features and create pictorial definitions for each term. The terms which are listed in this lesson are mountain, hill, island, river,...

Students explore the expedition of Christopher Columbus. In this geography skills lesson, students consider the technological advances that made Columbus's expedition possible as they complete a latitude and longitude activity.

Students explore U.S. geography by viewing a documentary in class. In this national parks lesson, students view video clips of individual national parks and locate them using Google Earth software. Students create a persuasive...

Students investigate the role of lighthouses in navigation and practice the use of cardinal directions through reading activities, discussion, locating geographical features, and mapping lighthouses along the east coast of the United...

Learners investigate houses and homes from around the world and create a map collage. They compare how the homes are similar and different and why houses match the weather and geography.

Seventh graders explore Eastern Europe. They analyze data on select countries. Students prepare a short oral presentation on the country they researched. They locate their country using an interactive map.

In this geography worksheet, students read a paragraph and learn about the seven continents and five oceans of the world. Students study a map of the world and answer 12 short answer questions. This is an online interactive worksheet.

Middle schoolers explore the Louisiana Purchase territory. In this geography skills lesson plan, students use map skills in order to plot and note latitude and longitude, measure scale distance, and locate landforms that were part of the...

Students consider the concept of borders and their development by looking at maps and documents. They create a presentation highlighting a current border dispute and propose solutions.

Pupils explore the Transcontinental Railroad. For this geography skills lesson, students use map skills in order to locate legs of the Transcontinental Railroad on globes.

In this map skills instructional activity, students read a text selection about locations during the American Revolution and then respond to 8 fill in the blank questions.

Students explore the country of Japan. In this international studies lesson, students utilize their geography skills to locate Japan on a map. Students explore some Japanese customs and communities. Students use descriptive language...

In this geography worksheet, 8th graders examine two maps of the slave routes to the West Indies. There are no questions associated with this page.

Students participate in a game to learn cardinal directions. In this map skills lesson plan, students move around the room using cardinal directions.

Students identify the continents on the globe. In this map skills lesson, students define the term "continent" and identify the seven continents on the globe.

Students examine the physical geography of Minnesota, work cooperatively to design a map of Minnesota and develop spatial and relative location of Minnesota landmarks and physical characteristics.

Sixth graders examine the purposes of maps.  In this Geography lesson, 6th graders practice using latitude and longitude on a map. 

Second graders review map keys, symbols, and the purpose of maps, then students design a poster size map of their classroom.