Eighth graders map the important locations of the Holocaust. In this Holocaust instructional activity, 8th graders research the location of countries involved in the Holocaust as well as the location of concentration camps. Students mark...

Learners craft planets from clay. In this geography skills lesson, students create model planets that mimic the geographic features found on Earth as well as the other planets. Learners conduct research about characteristics of the...

Students explore the geography of Europe. In this World War II lesson, students study and represent countries involved in the war as they participate in a simulation that requires them to discuss war events and how their countries were...

Learners explore the impact of global warming. In this oceanography instructional activity, students investigate global climate change and write reaction papers about their research findings.

Middle schoolers interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. In this colonial America lesson, students conduct research to determine how geographic conditions dictated settlement...

Fourth graders explore Michigan. In this geography skills instructional activity, 4th graders read textbook pages about the state and then participate in a classroom activity that requires them to be part of an assembly line.

Students build World War II directional signs. In this World War II instructional activity, students explore the geographic locations of the war as they analyze primary sources and conduct research regarding places of significance in the...

Ninth graders examine Canadian natural resources. In this geography skills instructional activity, 9th graders research answers to questions regarding Canada's water, energy, forests, and wildlife. Students use their findings to create...

Young scholars participate in an activity that requires them to consider the availability of water. In this "walking for water" lesson, students read "Women Bear the Weight of Water," and respond to discuss questions regarding the...

Students explore the Mediterranean. In this Crusades lesson, students examine the geography of the region to determine the significance of Cyprus in the religious wars.

Students examine weather patterns. In this weather lesson, students examine daily weather maps, identify weather patterns, and forecast weather based on the patterns they note.

Students develop their globe and map skills, In this geography lesson, students examine the Vietnam War as they complete an activity that requires them to plot latitude and longitude.

Students discover how to interpret maps. For this geography skills lesson, students explore geographic themes as they complete worksheet activities regarding road maps, shaded relief maps, and topographic maps.

Students explore the concept of cultural anthropology. In this culture studies lesson, students consider the culture of Guinea as they read "The Meaning of Time" by Katherine Ross. Students also discuss the traits of monochronic and...

In this earth science quiz learning exercise, students respond to 20 short answer and true or false questions regarding earth science topics.

Learners explore the history of the Grand Canyon. In this Grand Canyon instructional activity, students read "Grand Canyon National Park" by David Peterson and respond to questions regarding the piece. Learners also create their own...

Fifth graders explore the regions of the United States. In this geography skills instructional activity, 5th graders examine the landforms, climates, and economies of the regions of the United States. Students conduct Internet research...

Students explore the concept of global time. In this geography skills lesson, students use standard meridians and the hour scale on globes to determine global time as they respond to questions in this self-directed lesson.

Learners explore the wonders of the world through inquiry. In this world monuments instructional activity, students investigate famous landmarks around the world as they conduct and apply research. Learners create products that feature...

Learners apply their knowledge of geography. In this geography skills lesson, students read brief selections regarding early Americans. Learners respond to the questions included in the self-guided map skills lesson.

Students explore the patterns of day and night. In this geography skills lesson plan, students read brief selections and examine diagrams that note the transition of day and night around the world. Students respond to the questions...

Students practice their map skills. In this Colonial geography lesson, students complete an activity that requires them to locate English colonial locations using latitude and longitude coordinates.

Students examine the role of climate and landforms in the use of Utah's land. In this geography lesson, students analyze the relationship between geography and agriculture in the state as they examine data regarding wheat production in...

In this blank Kazakhstan outline map worksheet, students study the political boundaries of the country. This outline map may be used for a variety of geographic activities.