Young scholars locate some of the 1,500 active volcanoes on a world map. Then by comparing their maps with a map of the world's tectonic plates, they discover that volcanoes occur because of the dynamic nature of the Earth's lithosphere.

Students examine a World map and find earthquakes near plate boundaries. They locate and describe earthquakes in the United States and California.

Second graders classify and analyze living things by structure and function and make predictions based on observations rather than random guesses. They make predictions about where dinosaurs lived and correctly place their databases onto...

Second graders use latitude and longitude coordinates to pinpoint an exact location on the map. In this geography activity, 2nd graders utilize handouts from the Maritime Museum in order to gain practice in finding locations throughout...

Students participate in hands-on activities using maps and globes to identify geographical features. Students use map legends to identify direction. Students locate oceans, continents, countries, states and cities. Handouts and...

In this London activity, students answer short answer questions about the geography and history of London. Students answer 10 short answer questions.

Students examine the role of climate and landforms in the use of Utah's land. In this geography lesson, students analyze the relationship between geography and agriculture in the state as they examine data regarding wheat production in...

Eighth graders use different types of maps to find locations and surface features.  In this map-reading lesson students use a compass to find direction.

Eighth graders examine different pieces of literature from specific isolated Pacific islands. For this Geography lesson, 8th graders read and interpret a written selection. Students construct a map of the stories setting.

Young scholars identify countries, oceans, states, and more on a globe and on a flat map. In this geography lesson plan, students also locate places around their school.

In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 40 identification questions about the world's largest rivers.

Students create a mental map of Russia and its surrounding Republics. They create mental pictures through oral and/or written instructions. They experience a wide variety of new terminology in their quest to mentally map.

Third graders explore the difference in 3rd world and 1st world countries. In this social studies lesson, 3rd graders are divided into groups and given varying amounts of food. Students discuss the unfair distribution of the food....

Students study geographical maps and their functions.  In this geography instructional activity students work in groups to build a map to scale.

In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, learners respond to 81 identification questions about world currencies. Students have 10 minutes to complete the quiz.

Pupils discover one of the worlds wonders. In this world history lesson, students read about the sculpture of the Colossus of Rhodes. Pupils use the Internet to research multiple "wonders" including the Colossus of Rhodes, then they...

Students define key geographic terms and track a hurricane on a map. They examine various types of maps and find locations on them,including rivers, cities and mountains.

In this geography skills activity, students respond to 18 fill in the blank and short answer questions about the 5 geography themes.

In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 14 identification questions regarding major mountain ranges of the world.

Students investigate a world map, a United States map, a state map, a county map and a city map. They locate each student's house on the city map and put a length of yarn from their house to a country of one of their ancestors.

Young scholars identify the capitals of the target countries. They locate the target countries on a world map. Students describe one major issue facing the inhabitants of each of the target countries.

Students explore continents, draw map, discuss cultures, use research to learn geography, and investigate cultures.

Learners are able to answer basic questions about the region and the use of natural resources, sketch a mental map of the story's setting, and find their way through the thematic maze/map.

Students research and describe various locations around the world using five fundamental themes of geography.