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The Siberian Arctic

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students, in groups, research the topics: habitats of northwestern Siberia, reindeer, oil and natural gas, and other threatened regions of the Arctic. They answer specific research questions based on their topic. They use online...
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A Capital Idea

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils write a description of the spatial organization of the former and present location of New Hampshire's state capital. They analyze maps, participate in a class discussion, and calculate the distance of Concord from the borders of...
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Exploring Earthquakes in Space and Time Through the Internet and a Geographic Information System

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students examine the frequency and distribution of earthquake epicenters and compare these epicenters to the distribution of plate boundaries and cities.
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University of California Botanical Garden Field Trip

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore plant species and the climates and conditions in their environment. They explore this living museum on the Garden's thirty-four acres to encounter over 13,000 plant species from around the globe.
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Map It!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders collect and explore different maps and their uses before using the program Pixie to create maps of geographic features, political features, and economic information for the state in which they live.
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Colonial Settlement and Environmental Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students work together to develop a chart showing the relationship between the settlement of the United States and environmental problems. Using this information, they identify the human activities responsible for damaging the...
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Running Water/Rivers-Life Cycle

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the parts of a river system and use topographical maps to determine the stage of the river.
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Unit on Globalization and the Environment

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders analyze issues affecting ecosystems. They examine the relationships between members of the international comunity. They also examine the concept of sustainable development.
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Maui: People, Places and Patterns

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students predict patterns of growth on the island of Maui, complete a research paper on Maui using one of the geographic perspectives, and share their findings with others through an oral and written report.
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Wappo Indians of Napa County

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders describe the American Indian nation in their local region long ago and in the recent past in terms of national identities, religious beliefs, customs, and various folklore traditions. They synthesize their findings into a...
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Driving Down the Highway: Billboards in Nebraska

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils review photos of billboards from Nebraska highways. Using these billboards as examples, students design a billboard promoting a city in Nebraska.
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Desegregating the Kentucky Public School System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars watch a video which chronicles the struggle to desegregate Kentucky's schools. They write a paper on a given aspect of what they saw in the video.
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Land Use in New Hampshire: Farming

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners examine how the environment as affected people farming in New Hampshire. They visit a field trip to a local farm to make observations. They create a poem based on their observations.
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Why Here? Why Not There?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze a map and graph information on eleven countries. Using the characteristics of the countries, they determine if they should host the summer or winter Olympic games. After viewing a video, they locate the latitudes of...
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Fundamentalism

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the historical roots of fundamentalism and determine whether fundamentalism is a religion or a political ideology. They will examine different religious fundamentalist movements around the world noting any...
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The Geographic Question

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students are introduced to the characteristics of a river system. In groups, they discover how rivers are formed and how it flows. They discuss the relationship between the river system and people and develop ways to keep the river...

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