Finding Important Community Sites

Students, in groups, use longitude and latitude to locate various places on a map.

Third graders make a grid map. In this directionality lesson, 3rd graders review how to use a grid to locate objects or places on a map. Students draw a grid map of the classroom and locate seating assignments. Students create a grid of...

First graders make two maps. In this developing and reading maps lesson, 1st graders read Mapping Penny's World, discuss the parts of a map, create a map of their classroom, and create a list of directions of how to get to various...

Enter an address or area into NYCityMap and not only will it be highlighted on the map, but you will also be able to find schools, libraries, hospitals, parks, markets, wifi hotspots, etc. that are in close proximity to the address.

Maps from all over the world can be printed from this site. Find historical maps of the world; thematic maps; and world, continent, country, state, and county maps for your use.

Students create a storybook about Texas missions including the history of why they were built. They research and create pictures depicting how and why the missions were built. They write and illustrate the primary groups of people found...

Presented by the University of Alberta, this resource contains information on the land grant system in the Alberta region. Information on how the Canadian government used land grants in the late 19th century to spur population growth in...

This interesting site provides quite a variety of maps from the 1400s to the present, all based on important events occurring in America. You can find a map of Trade Routes Before Columbus, the Japanese Empire, Civil Rights Hot Spots and...

Students investigate the Aztec civilization and locate it on a map. They explain the legend of the city of Tenochtitan and investigate the symbolism of the Mexican flag.

At this site you will find interactive activities, maps, photos, and even audio and video clips for studying the cultures of the world.