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.

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

Students 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. Students create an oral report based...

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

Students practice map-reading skills as they locate Mexico and its cities on a world map. By creating a puzzle out of a map of Mexico, students engage in a meaningful hands-on activity to help them explore that country's geography.

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

Pupils 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.