Middle schoolers compare and contrast the characteristics of various public lands in Canada, including national forests, wilderness areas, national and provincial parks, wildlife sanctuaries, recreation areas and national historic sites....

Students map watersheds to find their boundaries.  In this watershed activity students map and then give their "watershed address."  Students show the trail from stream, larger stream to oceans.  Students describe the...

In this United States worksheet, students answer short answer questions about the geography and holidays of the United States. Students complete 10 short answer questions.

Students examine, detail and produce a display about a particular ecozone in Canada. They produce a detailed wall map, written report and a summary sheet.

In this Utah state history worksheet, students read two and a half pages of information about Utah and complete 10 true and false questions.

Sixth graders discuss how certain species and plants are deemed endangered. They work together in conservation recovery teams to research an endangered species. Then they explore efforts to make sure that the existence of these species...

Students research their ecozone in Canada and label on maps various parks and wildlife areas. They role-play as doctors with their ecozones as patients and search for symptoms from pollution, urbanization, loss of habitat, and decline of...

Pupils explore and research the most widely distributed terrestrial carnivore, the wolf. They critique the true mystery of this animal and then form an opinion about this creature. The restriction-site analysis of mitochondrial DNA is...

In this geography worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle in reference to North America. They identify capitals of some countries, the specific landforms of different areas, and languages spoken. There are 21 clues to solving the...

In this geography instructional activity, students name the capitals of various countries found in North America. They also identify the various weather patterns across the continent and specific bodies of water. There are 21...

Students investigate the eastern massasauga rattlesnake's habitat. They examine how the habitat allows the snake to survive by completing a variety of activities.

Pupils read Talking Walls and discuss the walls presented and their importance to the culture. In this geography lesson, students locate and label each country/continent discussed in the book on a world map. Pupils take a walk and point...

Eleventh graders explore and compare Canadian biomes and investigate species at risk. They describe population growth and eco-regions in terms of climate and geography. They research and create presentations about the natural history and...

Learners explore the oldest building in their community, then if any have gargoyles. They explore the date of the buildings and what types of materials were used to build the building.

In this Colorado reading comprehension instructional activity, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and then respond to 10 true or false questions.

In this bison learning exercise, students read several paragraphs about the American Bison. Students learn about its history and its current status and answer questions about the text.

Glacier National Park of Canada is located in the Interior of British Columbia. This site has a wealth of information about the park, its history, management, geography, etc.

Studies the glaciers of Canada and where they are located. Also discusses how they are measured and their climate.

Has links to all of the national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas in Canada.

First discovered by Charles Walcott in 1909, the Burgess Shale is a UNESCO World Heritage site containing fossils dating back to the Cambrian period, 505 million years ago. This site provides the history of this area and information on...

This photo gallery showcases images from Auyuittuq National park that is located on Baffin Island in the Canada's Arctic. Each photo is accompanied by a helpful description.

The National Park Service has posted portraits of people that lived in the the early history of the English colonies, including General William Hull. Here you will find a description of the history of his portrait as well as a brief...

An interesting look at the history and culture of St. Croix Island and its importance to the United States and Canada.

Learn about the waterfalls of Yoho National Park in Field, British Columbia: Takakkaw Falls, Laughing Falls, and Wapta Falls.