Understanding Direction Based on the Sun
This lesson plan introduces the concept of direction to young children by using the location of the Sun in order to understand where east, west, north, and south are located.
Geography Mnemonic to Learn the Countries of Central America
Learn a geography mnemonic to memorize not just the countries of Central America but also the order in which they are located from north to south.
Geography Mnemonics to Help Learn About the Great Lakes
Learning the names of the Great Lakes can be aided through the use of mnemonics, a learning device that uses patterns to help with recall.
How to Teach Children the Cardinal Directions
Here is a simple and effective tip for teaching children cardinal directions (north, east, south, and west).
Which Continent Lies in All Four Hemispheres?
While several of the world’s continents are traversed by the separation between two hemispheres, there is only one continent in the world that lies in all four hemispheres: Africa.
Using Interdisciplinary World Map Activities to Connect Your Students to Other Cultures
Whether you are a homeschool teacher or classroom teacher, you can connect your students to other cultures while making your lessons exploratory and interdisciplinary with just one prop: a world map! Examples for young and advanced learners alike for how to use a map in math, political history, earth/biological science, and literature are included here to get you started.
Coloring Maps
Free coloring maps that can be used as a geography teaching tool for kids and homeschooling lessons.
Continents and Population Density
The worksheet below is aimed towards helping elementary school students uses graphs to learn about the different continents and the population density of each continent … Read more
Five Books about Maps for Young Children
These five books help young children learn about maps and map-making.
Maps of Israel
Printable maps of Israel. This collection of maps showing the country of Israel include a detailed map showing major cities as well as an outline … Read more
Teaching Basic Map Skills To Young Children
These books and online resources help teach young children spatial skills and map making.
How to Explain Hurricanes to Kids
Hurricanes are frightening events, and the confusions and lack of understanding of what’s going on can add to the stress. Sesame Street offers a toolkit … Read more