Pupils examine relief maps of California and discuss the San Francisco Bay watershed. Discussion continues with the class helping complete a journey of water through seasons in a "finish my sentences" style lecture. They label rain...

In this Idaho reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.

Students locate important landmarks on a map and explore the watersheds in California. In this watershed lesson students complete a worksheet and discuss what they learned. 

Seventh graders summarize how Earth processes today are similar to those that occurred in the past, and explain how slow geologic processes have large cumulative effects over long periods of time.

Pupils investigate the geography surrounding the Great Salt Lake and the three main benches in the area. In this Great Salt Lake lesson plan, students read a background for the areas geography and make their own beach to analyze wave...

In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 12 multiple choice questions complementing the May 2009 issue. Page contains answer and additional resources link.

Students utilize a variety of source materials to explore reasons for supporting or opposing hydraulic mining. A mock court hearing is held where a decision to allow the continued use of hydraulic mining is made.

Learners explore forest fires and forest service's new stategies. They study a case of natural burn and the impact of lowering the intensity of a larger forest fire.

Students watch video clips of ecosystems and answer questions relating to them.

Students explore the most dangerous volcanoes on Earth, plot their locations, and research different volcanic hazards.

Young scholars view a film about theatres in Chicago. They discover how performing arts can be enjoyed by all ages and how one becomes involved in performing in theatre. They answer questions and discuss to end the lesson.

Students create maps with cutout pieces of paper that represent caverns. They develop a scale for their map and decide where the best location is to live. They discover the importance of map reading skills.

Students practice determining map distances using the map scales. They discover how much an area represents on the map in relation to the actual area. They decide on the best place to build their cavern.

Students explain the cause of and effects of fluid shift in a microgravity environment. Students identify the effects of microgravity during long duration space flight. Students describe research on cardiovascular effects in microgravity...

Students examine the process of how a bill becomes law. Pupils discuss reasons for debates and explore the use of filibusters. The class observes a video to discover procedures in the House and Senate. Students visit a filibuster...

Learners analyze data to determine which of the fived closed mines would be beneficial to have reopen. They acquire knowledge of rocks and minerals in the area to give reasons why that mine should open again. Students gain knowledge in...

Take a detailed look at the state of Nevada! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...

This developing site produced by the Nevada Humanities, a division of the National Endowment for the Humanities, provides a look at Nevada's history, geography,culture and economy making great use of interactive media. Includes popups....

Offers key information regarding Nevada's history, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson is a follow up quiz to the Nevada History Flipchart. It is geared towards intermediate grades (3-5) and quizzes students on their comprehension of basic Nevada History. There are also some...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart has over 40 pages of Nevada History: Events, famous/influential people, geography, economy, etc. All web sites used for information are cited. This lesson is geared towards grades 3 - 5...

Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.

A rich trove of resources that describe the history and culture of sheep ranching in Nevada and the Basques who came to the American West to "trail their flocks" in Nevada's northern Peavine regions.

Use this site to explore the rich history of Nevada. Learn about Native American culture from the past and in the future.