Geography studies the relationships between people, places, and environments by mapping information about them into a spatial context.

The Social Studies section of this popular Homework Helper site contains links to maps and flags, U.S. geography, world history and more.

A collection of latitude and longitude mapping activities ranging from pin-pointing exact locations on the globe to researching the history behind this basic geography concept.

Notes and maps that depict how and why America expanded westward?

The Hargrett Library at the University of Georgia offers visitors the opportunity to view images of over 800 maps that go back almost 500 years. Researchers get a first-hand look at the lives of early Americans with these original maps...

This "roadmap" can show how Information and Communication Technology tools can be used to develop and enrich geography content instruction. Examples are given for 4th, 8th and 12th grades.

Learners will explore a physical map showing natural resources in Canada to analyze the impact of the environment on the distribution of natural resources. Students will write about the information they discover using the provided...

In this lesson, students listen to and perform chanted text, then explore how parts of the chant can be linked to geographic features on a map.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support early elementary students' reading comprehension, the basic terminology associated with map are explained in this informational text. A question sheet is available to help students...

This blank map of Maine can be used for geography and other social studies lessons.

This clickable map of the United States defines different geographic features such as mountains, plains, islands, and deserts.

This unit teaches students to plan a trip with an itinerary, remain within a budget, and work cooperatively. It is a technology-based project that combines a study of mathematics, economics, geography, and social studies.

Mapstats is a unique cross-curricular site that uses maps to teach about monochromatic color.

Inspired by Hemispheres' 2004 Teachers' Summer Institute, People and Place: Human-Geographic Relations, this curriculum unit was designed to address human adaptation to and modification of the environment. How have humans adjusted to...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Using maps and Activotes, students will learn the basic facts about the state of Alaska.

The U.S. Geological Survey reports on the latest news affecting the earth today, as well as providing a wealth of data, reports, and information.

The students will be plotting points on the United States Map. This background and activity could be used and/or modified to fit any social studies class. Students could explore topics ranging from graphing coordinates in pre-algebra to...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support early elementary students' reading comprehension, geographical information about North American is provided in this informational text. Questions that assess multiple reading skills...