Students explore the use of Google Earth and Virtual Earth. In this Google Earth and Virtual Earth lesson, students use the applications to look at famous places on the earth. They solve clues (not given) to find the assigned landmarks...

Young scholars are introduced to the concepts of latitude and longitude. In groups, they identify the Earth's magnetic field and the disadvantages of using compasses for navigation. They identify the major lines of latitude and longitude...

Students explore Japan and Japanese culture via GoogleEarth and United Streaming Video. This lesson plan is intended for a middle-level social studies class and includes a wonderful lesson plan extension idea and a video explaining...

Learners study the continents of the world. In this Internet geography instructional activity, students connect to online mapping games. Learners collaborate in order to develop their understanding of world geography, including countries...

Students explore the wonders of the world through inquiry. In this world monuments lesson, students investigate famous landmarks around the world as they conduct and apply research. Students create products that feature their findings...

Learners use Google Earth to map cities along the Silk Road trade route. In this Silk Road trading lesson, students complete a worksheet examining production, transportation, and value of goods and research trade items. Learners create a...

Fifth graders animate their own planets.  In this solar system lesson plan, 5th graders use smartphones and the software, GoKnow Sketchy, to create images for presentations on their created planets that appear to be animated when...

How did the environment and natural resources found on the Channel islands influence the culture of the Chumash? Archaeology meets technology in an activity designed for middle schoolers. After viewing West of The West's documentary Once...

Students research an explorer and present a multimedia presentation on the explorer. In this United States explorers lesson, students watch a video about Lewis and Clark. Students use Google Earth to study their journey and keep a KWL...

Fifth graders plot the migration of birds using Google Earth. In this lesson on bird migration, 5th graders work in groups to plot the migration of a group of birds using Google Earth. Students present and discuss their findings and look...

Learners research using Google Earth a variety of websites to explore America's most prominent and famous buildings. They then compare and contrast architectural styles and write a position paper defending or arguing against their chosen...

Students study the American Revolution using Google Earth and United Streaming online resources. In this American Revolution activity, students complete a KWL chart with information they know about the American Revolution. Students then...

Students explore cultural differences. In this cultural differences lesson, students complete a webquest traveling to different countries. At the conclusion of the webquest students create a slide show on KidPix.

Students explore the Roman Empire. In this ancient Rome lesson, students research regions of the Roman Empire and present their finding to their classmates. Students also use an interactive map to practice placement of the regions within...

Learners analyze the effect of the French Expedition to Egypt. In this world history lesson, students research the military, scientific, cultural, and industrial impacts of the expedition. Learners create multimedia projects that feature...

Ninth graders create a report that will show an in-depth knowledge of the various geographical and climatic features of Atlantic Canada. They produce various items, on paper and using the computer, to demonstrate knowledge of outcomes,...

Pupils use the computer program KidPix II to color a map of the world. For this world map lesson plan, students fill in different colors for different continents that are told to them on the program KidPix II.

Students create a timeline of events happening around the world. In this timeline lesson plan, students use Microsoft Publisher to create a timeline of events happening around the world as they live their lives presently.

Students create brochures on subjects they are studying in Publisher. In this nonfiction writing lesson plan, students use Publisher to create a brochure telling all the main ideas of a topic they are studying. Students use text boxes,...

Young scholars complete an online study of art websites. For this art and technology lesson, students explore the links and try the activities to learn about art online.

Students create a graphic organizer to study animal characteristics. In this animal characteristics lesson plan, students use a program in Microsoft Word to create a brainstorm about different animal characteristics.

Students create a PowerPoint presentation and oral report on the history and future of flight. In this flight lesson, students work in small groups to research the history and future of flight. Students then write a report with...