Students explore the regions of the United States. In this geography activity, students read the text When I Was Young in the Mountains and compare the setting of the story with their geographical setting. Students use a physical map to...

Fourth graders recognize the different continents. They are introduced to longitude and latitude and how to find locations using these measurements. This series ends with an emphasis on the fifty states of the United States and their...

Students discover the Organization of American States by researching currents issues in those countries. They create a PowerPoint presentation and share with the class.

Young scholars begin the lesson by taking a pre-test on their prior knowledge of the state of Texas. In groups, they participate in various activities to examine the geography, history, climate and vegetation of the state and record...

In this map of Australia learning exercise, students research and study a map of Australia. Students label Australia's regions, major states and important landmarks.

This PowerPoint provides a game show format with multiple choice questions about fresh and salt water. Topics include sources of water, water geography, uses of water, and the water cycle.

First graders read The Scrambled States of America and discuss whether it is real or fantasy as compared to the United States. In this geography lesson, 1st graders identify their city or state on a map and work in groups to color the...

Students explore an Internet website, locating and matching the shape of an elephant's head to a state in the U.S. They complete an Alaska worksheet, identifying other geographical locations surrounding Alaska.

Second graders locate Ohio on appropriate national and hemispheric maps. They write one sentence about the states that border Ohio including the names of the states and the direction that they are from Ohio.

Sixth graders conduct Internet research on the physical and human characteristics of Alaska. They compose and write geopoems about the state of Alaska, using a template.

Students discover bodies of water in the United States by investigating the Eerie Canal.  In this U.S. Geography lesson plan, students discuss Lake Eerie and the canal that was built in order to transport goods.  Students...

Young scholars investigate U.S. geography by exploring it's bodies of water. In this river formation lesson, students identify the reasons rivers are needed in our country by reading assigned text. Young scholars examine a diagram which...

Fifth graders listen to a lecture that traces the political geography of Europe from 814 through 1997. They incorporate these themes into a research project on Western Europe.

Third graders work in groups to create an edible resource map showing locations of at least five resources in the United States. Students research on the internet different regions and the resources that are found in those areas. They...

Students research volcanoes in Washington State and in Tanzania and create a poster on one specific volcano in each area. Once research is complete on each area, students compare and contrast volcanoes in Washington State and Tanzania.

Students examine and discuss urban geography and land-cover types along the Wasatch Front. They analyze thermal images, create collages, and predict surface and air temperatures from aerial photos in the Salt Lake City Valley.

First graders explore U.S. geography by researching food production. In this agriculture lesson, 1st graders identify the process of crops from a seed to a plate and discuss the importance of farmers in the production of such crops....

In this United states worksheet, 5th graders read a short script pertaining to the states and territories.  Students complete 10 fill in the blank questions and self check this online interactive worksheet.

Students produce books on a chosen state or country. The pages are cut to be the shape of the area being studied, and students creatively design each page to reflect the information being presented.

Young geographers will need to use a variety of map skills to complete the tasks required on this worksheet. Examples of activities include using references to label a map of Mexico, identify Canadian territories and European...

Don't miss this fantastic comprehensive lesson plan on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, packed with instructional guidance, worksheets, map work, informational texts, and secondary source materials.

To understand the concept of a county government system, scholars read a short passage, view a helpful visual aid, use the web to conduct some research about their local areas, and then answer related questions online.

Why is Birmingham known as the magic city? A comprehensive lesson plan provides hands-on activities, group discussion, and writing exercises to teach young historians about the importance of the city of Birmingham. Scholars learn the...

Fourth graders recognize that ethnicity, religion and geography are reflected in the food choices we make. In this food choices lesson, 4th graders discuss different types of food from different places. Students compare a menu to the...