World Maps Teacher Resources

What starts with the letter H? A lot of things do! Including the names of seven different geographic locations around the globe. Learners use the clues to determine the answers, all beginning with the letter H.

A riddle and a class lecture kick off this instructional activity on Greek Geography and city features. Learners use a worksheet to answer questions related to what they learned in lecture and complete a homework assignment. Note: This...

The world is full of places that start with the letter O. It's true! Your class can use what they know about geography to answer seven curious questions related to world locations that all begin with letter O. Like Ohio, Ottowa, and...

Students use a variety of maps to locate their home, their school and the origin of their ancestors.

Nine questions to answer and one map to read. Seventh graders will use the map of Ancient Egypt to practice map reading skills and build a visual image of Ancient Geography.

Pin point areas in Asia that went through decolonization and regained independence from colonial rule. There are 32 countries and bodies of water to identify on the provided map.

Take a trip to Puerto Rico! Learners engage in a web quest, identify Puerto Rico on the map, and gather information related to physical features and cultural factors. Their efforts culminate when they design a brochure comparing the...

Fifth graders explore geography by participating in a mapping activity. In this engineering lesson plan, 5th graders identify the differences between latitude and longitude and practice locating precise points on a globe or map. Students...

Track the expansion of Islam throughout the Mediterranean and Near East. Locate and label 17 different areas that adopted the tenets of Islam. 

Using a completed map (not provided), pupils will use this map to fill in the geographic features of Africa. An appropriate map can be printed using the Internet and placed under a document camera for the class to reference.

Fifteen different locations to map and correctly label. Use the provided list to show major areas of Barbarian invasions occurring during the Roman Empire.

Document the spread of printing, which occurred in the 1500s. Use the provided list of water ways, countries, and cities to label specified locations on the map.

Use the provided list to label a map of Europe and the Netherlands. There are 77 locations to label. You have to know your stuff to fill out this challenging map.

Document the linguistic diversity and major language groups common to Europe in 1850. A map and a list of regions, countries, and water ways is provided.

Use the list of cities, countries, and water ways to correctly label a map of the regions associated with the Crimean War. There are approximately 20 locations to locate and identify.

Kids can use these question-style flashcards to practice memorizing states and capitals. There are 10 cards, each includes a question and answer related to the states and capitals of the Soviet Union. 

Map test! Hand out this map of the East Coast of the United States and let learners mark each of the nine sites listed. They'll be making a map that shows the battle sites and areas involved in the War of 1812. Great as a test or as a...

Learners discuss the seven continents of Earth and the diverse geography. After discussion, they create their own paper-mache globes which properly display all seven continents, the equator, and the prime meridian. They conduct research...

England is a very interesting country full of cultural and historical geography. Here is an impressive collection of lessons that will familiarize your students with England's cultural and historical geography. The activities presented...

Students locate Wisconsin and Belgium on a world map, then read a news article about a cat that stowed away on ship from the U.S. to Europe. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with map and vocabulary...

After locating Latin American countries on a world map, children read about how microbanks are loaning money to help start small businesses. Involving both current events and economics, the teacher introduces the article with a map...

What kind of animals live on an ice planet like Hoth? How would the habitat on Tatooine allow different organisms to thrive? Connect social studies, science, and Star Wars in one engaging activity that focuses on the ecosystems...

Can you believe there's a nation with more than 187,000 lakes? The first of two lessons on the countries of the world investigates unique qualities that set one nation apart from others. Historians take a world tour via video discovering...

Do you know how many countries speak Spanish as a primary language? Can you name them all in one minute? Get your habilidades de geografía ready with a quick Spanish song that lists every Spanish-speaking country in the world.