Lessons for K-12 in which young scholars use a 1979 Rand McNally highway map to explore the cultural, historical and physical geography of metropolitan Los Angeles.

Students will explore a physical map showing natural resources in Canada to analyze the impact of the environment on the distribution of natural resources. Students will write about the information they discover using the provided...

This outdoor lesson helps students better understand ecological and geographical classifications by teaching it simultaneously in science and geography class. Presenting the two classifications together will help reinforce the idea of...

Students learn directional geography and the physical geography of a state by making an edible map using different objects to display the different geographical landmarks.

In this lesson from the Academy Curricular Exchange of the Columbia Education Center, this lesson teaches pupils to determine the physical geography and climate of the area and how they influence the needs of the population.

For this lesson, learners learn the basics of town planning. They must ensure that the town has adequate water and other resources, and that it takes into account other nearby communities. There is a fair amount of preparation needed on...

In this instructional activity, students listen to and perform chanted text, then explore how parts of the chant can be linked to geographic features on a map.

Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing which examine the origins and experiences of the Aborigine people and evaluate their effectiveness in preserving their culture.

Students develop and express claims through discussion and writing which examine the importance of oil and water to the success and survival of the Middle East and North Africa.

Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing which examine the effect of colonization on African development.

Beginning with a discussion on how people adapt to or relocate to environments, this instructional activity encourages students to explore why the Colonists settled in specific regions. In groups, students examine primary documents,...

European settlement patterns were influenced by geographic conditions such as access to water, harbors, natural protection, arable land, natural resources and adequate growing season and rainfall. Examine a variety of primary sources to...

This site is a highly detailed unit plan. That crosses almost all the disciplines, with "Call it Courage," as the beginning point. Links to a .pdf file and Word versions of handouts are available.

Students join Buster Baxter on a ancient Egypt, in this geography lesson. Students learn about Cairo, ancient Egypt, the pyramids, the Nile River, and relevant vocabulary terms. Then students write about what they've learned in the form...

For this lesson, students combine psychomotor skills and geography as they travel from Montana to Wyoming. As students travel from state to state, they learn regional facts and state capitals. Students perform physical tasks highlighting...

In this lesson, students travel virtually to 25 different states from Alabama to Missouri. While on their journey students explore geography, learn state capitals and interesting facts along the way. Movements are unique and incorporate...

This resource provides materials for teachers on a huge array of topics. Search site by topic, grade level, and desired output (such as lesson plan, case study, assessment or tutorial). Site is focused on earth science, geography, and...

This is a project where students pick a state, study its landforms and data about its geology, and produce a poster that outlines how the state's geography evolved over time. An example of such a poster is provided on a downloadable...

This site lets you click on six different spots in the Patagonian region of Argentina to learn about the physical geography. For each area, a description is given along with information on conservation efforts.

An activity guide where students refer to the Texas Almanac, which is free to download, for information needed to complete assigned tasks. In this instructional activity, they investigate the county in which they live, compare it to...

PBS provides a general overview of the geography of Bhutan and the Himalayas, highlighting Bhutan's natural regions as largely unexplored. Includes linked pages to the various climatic zones of the Himalayan region.

This engaging lesson challenges students to connect economics and geography as they investigate global companies in the stock market.

Seventh grade social studies middle schoolers will create a passport and detailed daily travel journal. The project will incorporate a minimum of two types of technology as they create a narrative vividly describing a city/country....

Show off your knowledge of geography. Draw your state, its neighbors and indicate notable landforms as if you were viewing them from the window of an airplane.