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University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Understanding Migration [Pdf]
Why do people move? This curriculum unit tackles the complex questions about the causes of individual versus large-scale migration as well as the global effects of migration. Clear lesson plans and objectives are included.
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Geography, Humans, and Environment
A learning module on how humans change and shape their local environment. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include...
Pew Research Center
Pew Social and Demographic Trends: Migration Flows in the United States
The Pew Hispanic Research Center details the migration flows of the United States. Breaks down U.S. migration patterns from the last 20 years. Scroll mouse over map to see the regional migration throughout the years. View a map which...
eSchool Today
E School Today: Your Cool Facts and Tips on Migration
There are 232 million people living outside their country of birth. Learn about the reasons why people migrate from their home country and the impact, positive and negative, migration has on countries. Additionally, learn about illegal...
Arizona State University
Geo Literacy: The Desert Is Theirs: Adapting to Our Environment
The focus of this 3-part instructional activity is how the environment affects the human lifestyle. After reading the book, The Desert is Theirs by Byrd Baylor, students will understand how animals and humans have adapted to their...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Migrations in History
This extensive site chronicles the migration of people throughout history. The migration of people, objects, ideas, and cultures are explored and the impact of such moves discussed.
Other
Migration
Learn about the movement of people from one place to another with this informative look at migration. Discover the push and pull factors, migration into Europe, and the main types of migration.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Ecosystems: Changes in Ecosystems
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on the natural changes that take place in an ecosystem, and the negative impact humans can have on ecosystems.
National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, University of California Santa Barbara
University of California: A Global Map of Human Impacts to Marine Ecosystems
Maps in different categories such as fishing, climate change, and pollution were pulled together into a composite map that shows the impact of humans on the world's oceans. Analysis at the time (2008) showed that 40% of the world's...
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: First Transcontinental Telegraph System
Jump back in time to October 24, 1861, when the first transcontinental telegraph was completed, thus hastening the end of the Pony Express.
PBS
The Greens: A Site for Kids About Looking After the Planet
Especially designed website companion to the PBS ecology series The Greens helps kids explore ideas about making smart environmental choices. Find animated videos, activity suggestions, projects to do, and solid advice for putting your...
Other
Wilson Middle School: The Impact of Tradition and Cultural Diffusion
Throughout history, people, products, and ideas have moved from one place to another. Read about which factors caused these movements within the Eastern Hemisphere. Study cards are included to help review the concepts covered.
Schools of California Online Resources for Education
Score: Washington Elementary School: From Foot to Flight
The history of transportation in the United States is at the click of the mouse for specific modes. Activities and glossary are included. Geared toward primary students in content and navigation.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Traveling by Car
Learn how the Model T automobile changed public transportation and how the national highway system was the rest of the story about America's love affair with the automobile.
South Carolina Educational Television
Kids Work!: History of Telecommunications
An in-depth look at inventions and developments that had an impact on telecommunication.
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reader: Different Cultures
Many different world cultures are illustrated for the different styles of clothing, music, makeup they wear.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Celebrate Cultures
[Free Registration/Login Required] This interactive flipchart explores various cultures, traditions, and symbols. The flipchart contains assessment tools.
Kidsource OnLine
Kid Source on Line: Early Childhood: Where Learning Begins: Geography
Discusses how people adjust to where they live. The age groups indicated are for Toddler and Preschool and could be adapted for K-1st grades.
National Geographic
National Geographic: National Geography Standards Migration
Detailed site that explains the National Geography Standards. It supplies an extensive explanation of voluntary and involuntary migration. This information is helpful for developing a better understanding of migration and human movement.