Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Our State Road Trip

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students take a virtual tour of the country of China instead of a state. Using the Internet, they examine the differences between a political and physical map and use latitude and longitude to locate specific places. They also research...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Plains Indians

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners have a better understanding of another culture other than their own. This help them to see that there were other people living in this region before us.
Unit Plan
Curated OER

Regions of South America

For Teachers 2nd
Students explore facts about South America in the four lessons of this unit. Booklets are created from the materials produced as the class delves into the topic.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Developing a Gateway to the West

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students identify various topographical features that contribute to the growth of a city. They identify how military strategies contribute to the growth of a city.
Lesson Plan
US Geological Survey

Usgs: Map Adventures Lesson 4 Symbols and Legends

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson plan offers detailed instructions on the types and uses of map symbols.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Map Key

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces the purpose of a map, map symbols, and the map key or legend. Activote questions reinforce the concepts.