Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: u.s. Geography: The Midwest

For Teachers 4th - 8th
A great activity for researching the geography of the Midwest States. Includes specific instructions, vocabulary, evaluation tips, and academic standards.
Handout
Other

National Atlas of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Atlas of the United States provides comprehensive information collected by the Federal Government and delivered through interactive maps. Select from a variety of scientific, societal, and historical information to be...
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Benin: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the geography, climate, and wildlife of Benin in this article with information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Solomon Islands: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the physical environment of Solomon Islands including the names of the major islands, climate, terrain, and vegetation. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Interactive
Other

Seterra: The u.s. 50 States Map Quiz Game

For Students 6th - 8th
Test your knowledge and see if you can locate all fifty states on a map!
Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Step Right Up! States & Capitals

For Students 3rd - 6th
Step Right Up to a whole new way to learn about US states and capitals! In this activity kids match states with their capital cities (and vice versa) by playing an all-time favorite carnival game. Find 10 matches and take home a prize!
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Malawi: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
See how the Great Rift Valley and Lake Malawi dominate Malawi's geography. Read about the climate, terrain, and population density. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Bulgaria: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief but thorough description of the physical environment of Bulgaria including its terrain, bodies of water, and climate. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography: Rivers

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the major rivers of the United States including the Mississippi, Missouri, Rio Grande, Colorado, and the Hudson. Geography of the US.
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Culture of United States Virgin Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of the United States Virgin Islands. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education,...
Website
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Mass Exodus From the Plains

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is from PBS.org explaining the migration of people out of the plains during the dust bowl. Use this article to learn all about the reasons people left and where they went.