Students research and map how various mining ventures have changed local geographies and populations. First they read the article provided--Examining the Environmental and Social Impact of the Mining Industry.

Students investigate the differences in Lake Tahoe from the past to the present. In this geography instructional activity, students read the book Washoe Seasons of Life and identify the descriptions of the land and lake. Students create...

In this social studies worksheet, students complete a map by inserting the names of places in Tennessee in the correct locations. This link also includes a word search, a crossword puzzle and a scrambled places of Tennessee worksheet.

In this geography worksheet, students write about where they live. Students describe their favorite part about where they live and what they do. Students then write about their least favorite part and what they do there.

In this online interactive Alabama worksheet, students examine 20 state-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 20 sets of letters. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.

In this Iowa worksheet, students unscramble the words that represent Iowa's history. Students unscramble 20 words that represent the state of Iowa.

In this online interactive Kansas instructional activity, students examine 20 state-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 20 sets of letters. This instructional activity may also be printed for classroom...

For this online interactive Maine worksheet, students examine 20 state-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 20 sets of letters. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.

In this Maryland instructional activity, students unscramble the letters in ten words to spell the names of cities in the state of Maryland. There is a word bank.

In this online interactive Montana instructional activity, students examine 20 state-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 20 sets of letters. This instructional activity may also be printed for classroom...

In this Nevada instructional activity, students unscramble the letters in 20 words to spell the names of key people, cities, resources or regions of the state of Nevada. There is a word bank.

In this Nevada instructional activity, students unscramble the letters in 10 words to spell the names of cities in the state of Nevada. There is a word bank.

For this online interactive New Hampshire worksheet, students examine 20 state-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 20 sets of letters. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.

For this New York worksheet, learners unscramble the letters in 20 words to spell words pertaining to the state of New York. Students write the words on the lines. There is a word bank.

In this North Dakota worksheet, students unscramble the letters in 10 words to spell the names of cities in the state of North Dakota. There is a word box.

In this Oklahoma instructional activity, learners unscramble the letters in ten words to spell the names of cities in the state of Oklahoma. There is a word bank.

In this South Carolina worksheet, students unscramble the letters to spell 20 names of cities, people, resources or regions of the state of South Carolina. There is a word bank.

In this online interactive Wyoming worksheet, students examine 20 state-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 20 sets of letters to match the terms in the word bank. This worksheet may also be printed for...

In this online interactive North Dakota worksheet, students examine 20 state-related words in a word bank. Students use the word bank to unscramble 20 sets of letters. This worksheet may also be printed for classroom use.

Students are able to analyze how a variety of cities both in the USA and abroad have worked to improve human health and environment. They combine their prior knowledge of previous lessons and apply that knowledge to compare how each...

Eighth graders research how many voters actually vote in the U.S. and nine other nations. They create a spreadsheet using this information and write a persuasive essay.

Students study estuaries and their boundaries.  In this investigative lesson students locate an estuary on a map and use nautical and topographical maps. 

Third graders locate the Sacramento Valley in California where rice is grown. In this rice growing location lesson, 3rd graders locate the Sacremento Valley, California on a map, and color the mountain ranges and terrain that is around...

Fourth graders examine patterns that influence population density in the various regions of California. The unit's three lessons utilize graphic organizers for the interpretation and presentation of data.