Space Awareness
Let's Map the Earth
Before maps went mobile, people actually had to learn how to read maps. Pupils look at map elements in order to understand how to read them and locate specific locations. Finally, young cartographers discover how to make aerial maps.
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Middle Eastern Seas Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students examine the map that includes 8 seas in the Middle East. Students match the names of the seas to the appropriate places on the map.
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Europe Seas Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, high schoolers examine the map that includes 14 European seas. Students match the names of the bodies of water to the appropriate locations on the...
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Using Different Kinds of Maps
Third graders explore the landforms and population diversity. They read maps and examine geographic terms. Students create their own map of the United States and answer questions about the location of people. After exploring the map, 3rd...
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Maps
If your students are just starting a unit on Geography this could be the introduction you're looking for. This PowerPoint presents a clear and organized overview of the different types of maps people use and why each is important. Tip:...
Royal Geographical Society
An Introduction to Maps
First graders are introduced to a variety of maps such as globes, street maps, atlases, and different types of floor plans. The focus of the instructional activity requires individuals to create their own plan of the classroom using...
Owl Teacher
Introduction to World of Geography Test
Assess your learners on the five themes of geography and the most important key terms and concepts from an introductory geography unit. Here you'll find an assessment with 15 fill-in-the-blank and 14 multiple-choice questions, sections...
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Oceans and Seas Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 15 identification questions about oceans and seas of the world.
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Maps and Globes: Where in the World are We?
Students explore maps and globes. In this introduction to map and globe concepts lesson, students identify features of physical maps, political maps, and globes. Students locate land and water, and recite a poem about the names of the...
Institute for Geophysics
Understanding Maps of Earth
Here is your go-to student resource on primary geography concepts, including facts about the surface of the earth and its hemispheres, latitude and longitude, globes, types of maps, and identifying continents and oceans.
University of Florida
Sailing to St. Augustine
Using a Florida map from 1597, young explorers consider the physical characteristics they would need in a site for a new colony and the resources they would need to survive. After selecting a site, class members research to discover the...
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Capitals, Oceans, And Border States
Students investigate geography by completing games with classmates. In this United States of America lesson, students examine a map of North America and identify the borders of Mexico and Canada as well as the Pacific and Atlantic....
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African Lakes, Rivers, Bays, and Seas Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students examine the map that includes 25 African lakes, river, bays, and seas. Students match the names of the bodies of water and waterways to the...
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Middle Eastern Lakes, Rivers, Bays, and Seas Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz activity, students examine the map that includes 13 bodies of water and rivers in the Middle East. Students match the names of the bodies of water and rivers to the...
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Maps
Maps, globes, and computer software aid young explorers as they locate state capitols, major cities, geographic features, and attractions for states they are researching. They then use desktop publishing software to create a map to share...
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Mapping the News
Students explore cartography. In this map skills and map making activity, Students work in groups to create wall size world maps including legends, compass roses, latitude and longitude, and physical features. Students...
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Electronic Mapping
Students identify countries, oceans, and capitals by building an electronic map.
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Asia Lakes, Rivers, Bays, and Seas Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 35 identification questions regarding Asia's lakes, rivers, bays, and seas.
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Asia Seas Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 18 identification questions regarding the seas of Asia.
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European Lakes, Rivers, Bays, and Seas Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, learners respond to 12 identification questions regarding European lakes, rivers, bays, and seas.
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African Seas Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz activity, students respond to 12 identification questions regarding the seas of Africa.
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North American Lakes, Rivers, Bays, and Seas Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 25 identification questions regarding North American lakes, rivers, bays, and seas.
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South American Lakes, Rivers, and Seas Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 25 identification questions regarding South American lakes, rivers, bays, and seas.
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Christopher Columbus: The Man, the Myth, the Legend
Learn more about maps by examining Christopher Columbus's voyage to the New World. Kindergartners will learn about basic map skills and how to identify the compass rose, oceans, and land masses. They will also discover the purpose of...