Students use the internet to complete an online activity in Chinese. Using the weather section, they research the weather conditions in Hong Kong and other popular cities in China. They answer Chinese questions in Chinese about the...

Students engage in a study of geography and maps of Korea. They examine charts and graphs. Students are expected to interpret the information accurately and completely. The geography skills can be used on other countries as well.

Learners read or are read the story "Scrambled States". Using a map, they identify their states and time zones. They predict their states representation in the book and discuss it after the book is finished. They discvor the differences...

Students discuss and compare immigration during the 18th century to the Connecticut River Valley to that in America during the turn of the century.

Students write a letter of persuasion about the problems facing the rainforest. They examine and write about how humans are destroying the rainforest.

Fifth graders plot the migration of birds using Google Earth. In this lesson on bird migration, 5th graders work in groups to plot the migration of a group of birds using Google Earth. Students present and discuss their findings and look...

This quiz on the culture and geography of Uruguay may serve best as a sponge activity for those who have finished an assignment. Questions are multiple-choice, and each correct answer is worth 15 points. Quiz-takers must earn 1000 points...

In this seafloor spreading worksheet, middle schoolers review the processes taking place along the mid-ocean ridges. This worksheet has 3 short answer questions.

Learning about the fifty states can be motivating. After listening to books, pupils discuss and learn about the nicknames of various states. This is an interesting way to review the locations and characteristics of the states.

Students survey aspects of traditional and modern Japanese customs and beliefs in the seven lessons of this unit. Both the culture and the geography of the country are studied in this unit.

Students work in teams to research and explore whale adaptations, behavior, migration, habitat, communication, and interactions with humans and present their findings.

First graders explore Africa, its geography and climate. After completing a KWL chart, 1st graders locate Africa on a globe and discuss how its location on the earth affects its climate. Using the Internet and a given fact sheet,...

Fourth graders create a chart or web to display qualities and characteristics of a good leader. They write a paragraph describing the qualities of a good Jamestown leader. Finally, 4th graders contribute to small group discussion about...

Second graders look at the United States often over the next few months. Help them to see how the United States has changed as territories have become states. They may be surprised to know the areas of our country that were territories...

Pupils examine the difference between the Cold War and the "hot" wars and contrast the benefits of solid and liquid fuel ballistic missile systems of the era. The impact of the Cold War upon their communities is explored.

Read about Uruguay's economy, government, history, or people either as a quick fact or more expanded version at this very comprehensive site.

Read about the exciting adventures of Col. Percy Fawcett as he mapped the jungles of South America in the early 20th century.

After reading a brief introduction of the Falkland Islands, you can learn many enlightening facts about the country through "Facts at a Glance." Topics include geography, people, economy, and government.

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.