Geography Lesson Plans

Contour Maps
Students create their own fantasy island.

Explorers Unit
Here is a great activity to accmpany your study of great explorers.

Latitiude and Longitude
A great hands-on, concrete activity.

How to Remember Lines of Longitude and Latitude
A great verbal lesson.

Map Scale
A creative mapping idea using a paper pizza!

Personal Globes
Students use a balloon to apply their new skills.

Trip
This is a great hands-on activity that gives students the chance to plan their own adventure while also learning and applying geography skills.

U.S. Mapping With Salt Dough
A great project with a great recipe.