Curated OER
United States Map Quiz
For this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 identification questions about the shapes of countries shown. Students have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.
Reporters Without Borders
2017 World Press Freedom Index
Freedom of the press was seen as a right so important that the Founding Fathers listed it as part of the first amendment to the United States Constitution. Americans pride themselves on this freedom, but just how free are American...
University of Richmond
Mapping Inequality: Redlining in New Deal America 1935-1940
Redlining—or the practice of racial discrimination in housing loans—directly led to today's segregated living patterns in America. Using data from the federal Home Owners' Loan Corporation, classmates visualize the impact of policy on...
Curated OER
States in the USA Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 identification questions about the states in the United States of America. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
Ashbrook Center at Ashland University
Ratification of the Constitution
How difficult was it to get everyone to agree on the contents of the Constitution? Historians analyze the task of the Founding Fathers in creating the United States Constitution. They research a directory of video clips, primary sources,...
DocsTeach
Exploring America's Diversity: Rosalia Fundaro (Beginner)
Elementary scholars learn about the life of Rosalia Fundaro, an Italian immigrant, using primary sources. They analyze documents, complete written prompts, and participate in group discussion to understand Rosalia's life in the United...
University of Richmond
Canals 1820-1860
While canals are not a common mode of transportation today, they were part of the fuel for America's industrialization. However, most of them were located in the North, also feeding regional differences and sectionalism. Using an...
University of Richmond
Foreign-Born Population 1850-2010
If America is a nation of immigrants, where are they from and why did they come? Demographic data and interactive maps help pupils consider answers to these questions by examining the statistics of foreign-born Americans. Features allow...
Curated OER
Student Exploration: Building Topographic Maps
In this earthquake exploration worksheet, students complete 2 prior knowledge questions, then use "Building Topographic Maps Gizmo" to conduct several activities, completing short answer questions when finished.
Classics for Kids
Composers and Their Countries
How many of the world's greatest composers were born in Austria? Or Germany? Or the United States? An interactive map provides young musicians with information about prominent composers in the last few centuries, as well as the periods...
Curated OER
Biggest Cities in the UK Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about the biggest cities in the United Kingdom. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
Curated OER
Biggest Metro Areas in the USA
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 100 identification questions about metropolitan areas in the United States. Students have 10 minutes to complete the quiz.
Curated OER
Hottest US Cities Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz learning exercise, students respond to 20 identification questions about the hottest cities in the United States. Students have 4 minutes to finish the timed quiz.
Curated OER
Coldest US Cities Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 20 identification questions about the coldest cities in the United States. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
Curated OER
Show What You Know!
In this earthquakes activity, students create a brochure, poster, or other form of presentation to show what they know about earthquakes. Students complete 4 sections.
Curated OER
USA Immigration by Country Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz learning exercise, students respond to 30 identification questions about countries U.S. citizens have immigrated from. Students have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.
Curated OER
Majority Muslim Countries Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 47 identification questions about Muslim cities. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
Curated OER
Northernmost Countries Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz activity, students respond to 20 identification questions about cities located in the northernmost regions of the world. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.