Curated OER
Using a Compass Rose
Second graders practice navigating around their neighborhood by utilizing a compass. In this geography lesson, 2nd graders view a compass rose, discover the purpose of it, and utilize it to navigate through a printed map of their...
Other
Unicef: Voices of Youth
UNICEF's youth section provides information on how to help this famous non-profit with its mission, a forum, real-life stories from people in less-developed countries, educational games and "what do you think" questions, and materials to...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Buster's Egyptian Adventure
Students join Buster Baxter on a ancient Egypt, in this geography lesson plan. Students learn about Cairo, ancient Egypt, the pyramids, the Nile River, and relevant vocabulary terms. Then students write about what they've learned in the...
National Geographic
National Geographic: Celebrate Geography Awareness Week
Geography Awareness Week (GAWeek)was created in 1987 as a time for families, students, teachers, and the general public to promote and celebrate the study of geography.