Mapping La Salle's Travels

Modern mapping apps can find any location in the world in a matter of seconds. Can your students do the same? Put them to the test with an atlas activity that focuses on the Latin American region and assesses learners' knowledge of...

In this map skills worksheet, students answer 14 questions about the geography of France. Students then draw a rough map of France. It is assumed that access to an atlas is available.

In this measurement worksheet, student measure the distances between Arizona cities by using a the scale on an Arizona Cities map. Students complete 15 problems.

Young scholars create timelines depicting the important events in the lives of the groups that arrived at the Fort St. Louis. They include the fate of La Salle and the colonists.

Although the attachments for this travel brochure project are no longer linked, you can still use the idea here and create your own assignment sheet and rubric. Learners choose a parish in Louisiana (or a city in your state) to research,...

Students use latitude and longitude to map the path of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Students design a train route using a topographical map. In this historical and spatial thinking lesson plan, students must plan a route through the Sierra Nevada mountains that a train could physically travel. Links to printable student...

Students examine Arizona counties and use the themes of location and movement to develop an Arizona map.

Students analyze maps and cultures of major cities in the state of Arizona and designate different regions within the state according to geography and economy.

In this geography instructional activity, students use a map of Amtrak train routes (not included) to answer 10 short answer questions. Students describe physical features and landmark cities they would see if traveling by train across...