Geography Terms

Students find latitude and longitude on a map or atlas. They create maps with a cruise route. They practice plotting locations given latitiude and longitude.

Students complete geography and trade activities about global trade. In this geography and trade lesson plan, students read information to learn about absolute advantage, comparative advantage, trade factors, U.S. trade partners, and...

Learners study the importance of the world's rain forests. In this rain forest lesson plan, students read about the role of the rain forests in the world's environment. Learners then write a formal letter to a member of Congress or...

Provides interesting facts about the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn and why they are important.

Students 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 on a...

Students identify various locations using latitude and longitude. In this map skills lesson, students use yarn and labels to create a "human globe." Students identify the Prime Meridian, the Equator, and Northern and Southern Hemisphere.

Students distinguish between latitude and longitude on the map. In this mapping lesson, students participate in mapping skills to recognize spatial relationships, and where to find natural resources on the map. Students create their own...

Learners research tropical rain forests through the use of trade books, encyclopedias, rain forest videos, and computer searches to determine the effects that human use has on the rain forest.

In this science fair project, use a globe and a heat lamp to investigate how the angle of the Sun affects global warming. This project includes the objective, background questions, a list of all the materials you'll need, and the...

Discusses what maps and globes are, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and key vocabulary. [8:48]