Reading the World, Then and Now

"We've got the whole world in our hands," is what your students will be singing after completing this fun geography activity. Using the included templates for the seven continents and a balloon, they create their very own globes.

Students explore maps and globes. In this introduction to map and globe concepts lesson, students identify features of physical maps, political maps, and globes. Students locate land and water, and recite a poem about the names of the...

Lesson for K-12 using historical maps examine the geographic, political, and economic factors that influenced the growth of railroads.

Young scholars explore world geography by researching a science book with their classmates. In this desert identification lesson, students utilize a U.S. map to locate the geographical locations of deserts. Young scholars create an oral...

Students explore landmarks around the world. In this world geography and technology lesson plan, students view world landmarks using a webcam. Students take a virtual field trip during which they zoom in and manipulate three dimensional...

This collection includes games, articles, photos, stories, activities and video clips. Learn about wildlife, science, and the wonders of the world.

Students compare a globe and a two-dimensional world map and explore how they both represent the planet Earth. They locate the Hawaiian Islands on the globe or the world map and describe how the geographical position is unique.

Learn about geography in an entirely new way with short adventures for all ages. Each mission is an exciting and challenging exploration is which you will see the world in new ways.

Brightly colored printouts, maps, and graphics on the greatest land masses on earth. See how continental drift works, look up extremes, label maps, learn about latitude, longitude and other geography terms. Teachers will find a Landforms...

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