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A Thoreau Look at Our Environment
Sixth graders write journal entries o school site at least once during each season, including sketched and written observations of present environment. They can use sample topographical maps and student's own maps. Students can use...
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The Earth is an Orange
Students examine and identify the various types of maps. Using two types of maps, they compare the data that can be gathered from each one. They also identify and locate the continents and the oceans. They review the purposes of each...
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Planet Earth
Students explore and analyze data from different maps in order to explain geographic diversity among the continents. Student groups research continents' physical features and examine how they contribute to quality of life for inhabitants.
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An Encounter of Former Foes
Students examine a timeline on the internet showing the relationship between the American Government and the Nez Perce in the 19th Century. After looking at the timeline and included map, students answer questions.
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Island Project
A new island has been discovered and Students use their knowledge of map skills to create a map illustrating economic development and resources. They determine the laws of the island and support each law with appropriate core values.
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Silk Roads Big Map: A Silk Roads Encounters Project
Students are introduced to the Silk Road and its purpose. Using a map outline, they create an oversized replica of the Silk Road from Europe to Asia. They add political and physical features to the map along with the routes of travelers.
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Making Sense of Journey North Maps
Learners use maps and answer core curriculum questions in order to increase comprehension and practice higher order thinking skills. This helps them develop writing skills through the practice of keeping Science Journals.
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Walking that Line
Pupils attempt to describe and use longitude and latitude. They will identify different countries, their neighbors, and borders around the world. Included in the lesson the students identify natural features that control the borders of...
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Navigating Your Community
Middle schoolers draw a map from memory describing the route between their classroom and the gym including a legend, a compass rose, a map scale, symbols, and a landmark at every change of direction. They then retrace their steps in...
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The Three Gorges Dam- Should it be Completed?
Students research and analyze the geographic problem of whether or not the Three Gorges Dam should be completed. Students take a position on the issue, gather information related to their position, present their conclusions, and write a...
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Getting to Know the Seven Continents
Young scholars are introduced to basic map and globe skills. Using the internet, they identify and locate the seven continents and complete a blank map to reinforce the names of the continents. They also distinguish between land masses...
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Explore Your World--Geography Takes You Places
Students examine how the world around them is constantly changing. In groups, they travel between centers in their classroom to role play the role of explorers in Washington D.C. They share their experiences with their classmates and...
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From North to South...Quebec's Forest Regions
Students identify and describe the different regions of Canada. With a focus on the forest regions, they use an atlas to locate the ecozones. They identify the characterstics of the climate and vegetation and the relationship between...
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Individualizing
Students practice reading maps as they plan a day trip. Using the internet, they select a destination of their choice and choose a place to stop along their journey. They write an explanation on why they want to visit the place to end...
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Fish Around the World
Students use a globe to answer questions such as which continent they live in and the country in which they live. They identify at least two bodies of water near their state and two foreign countries. In groups, they complete a...
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Map Comprehension
Third graders practice reading different types of maps. They locate state borders, capitals, the national capital and states. As a class, they recite the states they have visited in their young age and how they got there. They develop...
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The Great Topo Race
Students create a three dimensional island out of cardboard to examine how to read and use a topographical map. They make sure that their island can sustain life and that it has one volcanic mountain peak. They trace the parts of their...
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Temperature and Daily Life: Mexico City and Indianapolis
Students compare the effect of temperature on daily life of a citizen in Mexico City, Mexico with that of a citizen of Indianapolis, Indiana.
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A Map Can Tell a Story
Middle schoolers use colored pencils to label maps of Alabama. They discuss where and if the state constitution should be put into effect. They identify voting patterns in the area and a relationship between areas of Alabama and...
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Then and Now
Learners list the similarities and differences seen as they compare and contrast historical and current street maps of their local communities.
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Piecing It Together!
Students use clues to identify states on maps. They work together to identify the state a major city is in as well. They share their map with the class once it is completed.
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Identifying Continents and Oceans
Students locate and identify the four major oceans and the seven continents on a world map. They use an unlabeled world map and compass rose to describe relative locations of the continents and oceans.
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Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey
Students view a video and are introduced to the world around them. They use maps to locate areas they are unfamiliar with. They create their own rhythms and recreate the rhythms of others to complete the lesson.
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Inches Away
Young scholars are introduced to maps, scale representations, ratios and cartography. They plot the itinerary for their family's dream vacation or a trip across the United States. Using maps, they determine the short route and second...