Where in the World Is…

Students locate and place countries and continents on a large map using tag board and yarn. They locate a new geographic location on the map each morning.

Students complete an online geography lesson plan and role play the results.  In this where in the world lesson plan, students create a tableau in pairs and act out their dialogue. Student tableau tells destinations attributes.

Exactly how fair is the World Cup? Even though all teams have the same number of players and follow the same rules, there are other factors that come into play. This series of three lessons explores the impact that income inequality,...

Support young learners as they expand their cultural awareness with this list of children's literature on countries from around the globe. Including both fictional and non-fictional texts. This resource will help students across the...

Students develop an understanding of absolute and relative location. For this geography lesson, students examine their location in the world after studying vocabulary which includes the words latitude, longitude, relative and absolute...

Identify the Earth's major volcanoes with an earth science activity. Elementary and middle schoolers locate major volcanoes on a world map. Then, in groups, they research how the volcano affects the region in which it is located.

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.

Students use maps and other geographic resources to learn about their world while problem solving. They read clues each day and use classroom resources to narrow down where the prize is located.

Students learn new vocabulary and discuss what GPS is and does. They locate their school using the equipment.

Learners 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.