Activity
Other

Edte.ch: Maths Maps

For Students 1st - 8th
Maths Maps is a collaborative project where participants use Google maps to choose a location within one of the cities highlighted, then create a Math problem about the site. The problems are marked on the map with various colors...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Montana: The Borders of Montana

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students will study a map of Montana's terrain, learn about natural and manmade boundaries, label the major features of the state, and pick which area of Montana would be best for settlement and explain why.
Activity
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Lewis and Clark, American Explorers

For Students 3rd - 8th
A good, brief biography of Lewis and Clark, and a good description of their explorations. Contains a printable map and a cloze (fill in the blank) activity.
Unit Plan
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Christopher Columbus

For Students 3rd - 5th
Enchanted Learning offers a description of the life of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) and his travels. Contains a global map indicating his route.
Handout
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: All About Space: Venus

For Students 3rd - 8th
All About Space profiles the planet Venus with information about its size, mass, atmosphere, length of day, and the like. Features include interactive activities and learning exercises.
Activity
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Third From the Sun

For Students 6th - 8th
Students learn about the history of Earth imaging, the Landsat satellite program. They develop interpretation skills as they play a game that involves inferring the subjects of various Landsat images.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Let Them Eat Cake! Topography Lesson

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Contour lines on topographic maps require visual processing to read and interpret. This hands-on activity helps give a tasty mental image.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Expository Essay: State Trip

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
After researching a place/event of interest in Alabama, students write a five-paragraph essay. Students include maps and written directions to the location, describe activities and/or events associated with this location, include in this...
Lesson Plan
San Diego State University

Sdsu College of Education: Westward Movement

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
A group of organized lessons provides ideas for teachers when planning a unit on westward expansion in the US. Some activities include planning what to pack in your wagon, learning what obstacles were faced, mapping, and more.
Activity
Other

The Erie Canal: Low Bridge, Everybody Down [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 5th
The learning activity examines how the Erie Canal affected New York State's development.
Activity
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Memory Tests

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Explore scientific research saying that continued brain activity may delay or slow the loss of memory function. Investigate and practice different techniques to increase recall.
Lesson Plan
American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Earth Science Week: Places on the Planet: Latitude and Longitude

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Learners learn how citizen scientists involved in the Geological Society of America's EarthCaching project use GPS technology and latitude and longitude coordinates to find special places on the Earth.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: How Predictable!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students follow weather forecasts to gauge their accuracy and produce a weather report for the class. They develop skills of observation, recording and reporting.