Traveling the USA

Students examine U.S. History by researching the Space Race. In this space science lesson, students view a PBS documentary titled Sputnik Declassified. Students identify the U.S. and Soviet Union's role in the Space Race and complete a...

Fourth graders design travel itineraries for all of the United States.  In this locations unit, 4th graders research characteristics and features of all 50 states to develop as part of the Travel Agency Product or Performance.  Students...

For this geography worksheet, students research and find the capital cities of countries who have teams in the World Cup Soccer games in Johannesburg. Students also calculate the distance to travel from each capital city to Johannesburg.

Sixth graders design travel brochures using technology to persuade people to visit their location.  In this travel brochure lesson, 6th graders must communicate what is attractive about a place that would convince you to visit. Students...

The stories of Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, and Ryan White illustrate the power of children to make a difference. The three lesson in this must-have resource are designed to inspire young people to make a difference in their world....

Approach multiculturalism with this rich series of activities that will introduce your learners to the concept of culture by closely examining the behaviors, practices, and art of three distinct peoples—the Highland Maya of Guatemala,...

A trivia-style virtual road trip in which the player's car is moved from state to state as questions are correctly answered. Ideally, a player would learn about different states by reading the simple brochures available in the...

Students research vacation locations, create a travel plan, budget for seven days with a budget limit of $600, and create travel brochure.

Students research, write, edit, illustrate, and compile a traveler's guide to their town or community for students or teenagers their own age. They read and discuss the Times article, 'Students Visiting? Just Invoke Auntie Mame.'

Modern animation presents an overview of the history of space exploration. Beginning with Sputnik in 1957, the international space race was on. Eventually, space exploration became, not a competition, but rather a collaboration. Also,...