6th Grade Geography Independent Work Packet

Need basic map skills? This all-inclusive geography activity includes reading and answering prompts, activity pages, map practice, maze activities, short answer assessments, and a teacher guide. Perfect for upper elementary (4th, 5th, and 6th grade), this resource is ready to print and use. Great for a first week of class, substitute plans, centers, and refreshing geography information.

This resource includes:

• 4 Reading and response information sheets
• 4 Skills pages
• 2 USA maps for practice
• 3 maze activities
• 1 Short answer quiz
• 2 Writing pages
• Teaching guide
• Answer guides for the activities

This activity covers the following terms and concepts:

• Absolute Location
• Cardinal Directions
• Cartographer
• Compass Rose
• Coordinates
• Equator
• Intermediate Directions
• Latitude
• Legend
• Longitude
• Prime Meridian
• Relative Location
• Scale
• Symbols

Did you know that the Great Pyramids are one of the world's seven wonders? Learn more about the country of Egypt and The Great Pyramids in this comprehensive reading comprehension Google lesson.

This product is so easy to use and has practically no prep:

1. Read the book
2. Print the 9-page template
3. Review the no-prep reading comprehension Google lesson with a built-in reward system (students LOVE this feature!)
4. Fill out the book report template based on the reading comprehension review as a group or independent work/homework

The template pages include (and are reviewed in the digital Google lesson):

• book title info
• rating & review
• vocabulary
• facts
• the land (animals & landmarks)
• key information (capital, population, languages, climate, agriculture, natural resources, politicians)
• what I learned
• questions I have
• historic events
• draw a map

Love,

Teacher Bethanie

Great for independent research in any geography or social studies class! Students choose a country of the world and find information using Internet, resources, etc.

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Explore Our World: Country Study! Dive into this engaging country study featuring a 4-paragraph reading covering:

• Location and Capital City
• History and Cultural Heritage
• Economy and Global Role
• Notable Geography and Landmarks

Designed for 7th-grade ESOL students but suitable for all levels. Includes guided questions, creative project options, and answer key. Students can create travel brochures, presentations, or cultural displays while developing research and communication skills.
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Looking for an exciting way to teach your students about soils and weathering? This New York State Escape Room is the perfect blend of social studies content, close reading, and gamified learning! In this activity, students will explore the geography of New York State including cities, landmarks, and state/country/body of water borders through an engaging close reading article and four unique challenges.

Overview of the Activity: Students begin by reading a two-page informational passage about New York state geography, borders, cities, important landmarks within the state, etc.. The article includes essential vocabulary like state, city, lake, country, border, river and mountain, providing a solid foundation for students before they tackle the four interactive challenges.

Each challenge targets a different skill:

• Challenge 1: Matching vocabulary terms to their definitions (reinforcing social studies concepts).
• Challenge 2: True/false questions based on key facts from the reading (to build comprehension).
• Challenge 3: Multiple-choice questions (testing understanding of key concepts).
• Challenge 4: Identifying the paragraph where certain information is found (developing close reading skills).

For each correct answer, students receive a clue—a one-digit number. After completing all four challenges, students use their numbers to solve a final puzzle and “escape” the room.

**Why Use Close Reading?:**Close reading is an instructional approach that encourages students to carefully analyze and interpret a text. In this escape room, students must return to the passage multiple times to find the answers to the questions, helping them:

• Improve their reading comprehension.
• Strengthen critical thinking skills.
• Become more independent readers who can tackle complex information.

Benefits of Gamified Learning: Using an escape room format transforms a traditional lesson into an adventure! Students love the thrill of solving puzzles, working together, and completing challenges, which boosts their engagement and motivation. Here’s why gamified learning is a hit in the classroom:

• Increases engagement: Students are naturally motivated by challenges and competition, making learning more interactive and exciting.
• Enhances problem-solving skills: Escape rooms require students to use logic and critical thinking to solve clues and progress through tasks.
• Encourages teamwork: As students collaborate, they practice communication and teamwork, skills essential for success in group settings.

**Perfect for Social Studies and Literacy Integration:**This escape room seamlessly integrates social studies content with reading comprehension, making it a powerful resource for interdisciplinary learning. While students strengthen their understanding of New York State geography, they’re also developing literacy skills by interpreting information, analyzing key details, and practicing vocabulary.

Whether you’re teaching about New York states borders, geography within the state itself, or just looking for a fun, engaging way to challenge your students, this New York State Escape Room is sure to captivate their attention while reinforcing key learning objectives.

This 42 page NO-PREP resource is a student resource all about New Zealand and is suitable for elementary and primary school aged children. The resource includes information over a wide range of topics with engaging questions and activities to go alongside them.

Topics include:

• New Zealand Map
• New Zealand - General Knowledge and profile
• New Zealand History
• Indigenous New Zealanders
• Language and slang
• Flag
• Legends
• Famous New Zealanders
• Kiwis
• Wildlife
• Sport
• National Icons
• National Treasures
• Tourist Activities
• Opportunities for students to apply their knowledge.

Please see the preview for a snapshot of some of the activities and information in this resource.

Teaching Geography? This bundle has everything you need to teach different map types, map skills, latitude and longitude, and more! This bundle includes a combination of ready-to-print reading and response, activity sheets, maze puzzles, cut-and-paste activities, writing prompts, and assessments. Perfect for upper elementary (4th, 5th, and 6th grade), this complete bundle is great for substitute work, centers, the beginning of the year, introduction and review of geography, enrichment, home school assignments, and centers!

Specifically, this bundle includes:

• 8 read and respond
• 6 Maze Activities
• 4 Cut and Paste
• 4 skills practice pages
• 2 USA Maps for practice
• 2 writing pages
• 1 short answer quiz
• 1 matching quiz
• 1 mini project
• 3 Teaching Guides

This bundle covers the following concepts:

• Absolute Location
• Cardinal Directions
• Cartographer
• Compass Rose
• Coordinates
• Equator
• Intermediate Directions
• Latitude
• Legend
• Longitude
• Prime Meridian
• Relative Location
• Scale
• Symbols

and the following map types

• choropleth
• general reference map
• globe
• physical map
• political map
• special purpose map
• topographical map
• weather map

Did you know that the Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of the world's seven wonders? Learn more about Arizona and the Grand Canyon in this comprehensive reading comprehension Google lesson and book report template.

This product is so easy to use and has practically no prep:

1. Read the book
2. Print the 9-page template
3. Review the no-prep reading comprehension Google lesson with a built-in reward system (students LOVE this feature!)
4. Fill out the book report template based on the reading comprehension review as a group or independent work/homework

The template pages include (and are reviewed in the digital Google lesson):

• book title info
• rating & review
• vocabulary
• facts
• the land (animals & landmarks)
• key information (capital, population, languages, climate, agriculture, natural resources, politicians)
• what I learned
• questions I have
• historic events
• draw a map

Love,

Teacher Bethanie

Engage your students with this 10-question assignment that explores key aspects of history, culture, and geography. Each question includes a link for further exploration, making learning more interactive and engaging.

What's included:

• 10 thoughtfully crafted questions with helpful links to guide students’ research.
• A comprehensive answer key for easy review and grading.

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Understanding geography and types of maps is critical in social science classes! This activity includes reading and answering prompts, cut and paste, maze activity, matching quiz, and teacher guide. Perfect for upper elementary (4th, 5th, and 6th grade), this resource is ready to print and use. Great for a first week of class, substitute plans, centers, and refreshing geography information.

This resource includes:

• four pages of reading and response information sheets
• two pages of cut-and-paste
• one map maze
• one matching quiz
• teaching guide
• answer guides for the activities

This activity includes the following map types:

• choropleth
• general reference map
• globe
• physical map
• political map
• special purpose map
• topographical map
• weather map

Looking for an exciting way to get your students engaged with geography? Our WebQuests feature 15 thoughtfully designed questions that guide students through the fascinating physical geography of a specific continent or ocean. Each question includes a direct link to help students dive into relevant resources, keeping them curious and motivated to explore the world!

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Explore State Symbols and Sayings with this Fun WebQuest!

This State Symbols and Sayings WebQuest engages students with 10 questions about the unique symbols, mottos, and sayings that represent each state.

Each question includes an individual link to guide students in finding the answers online, making this activity interactive and informative. Suitable for a range of grade levels, this WebQuest also comes with an answer key for quick grading.

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This 40 page resource is a student resource all about Australia and is suitable for elementary and primary school aged children. The resource includes information over a wide range of topics with engaging questions and activities to go alongside them. Information to complete the activities is in the resource.

Topics include

• Australian Map
• Australia Profile
• Australia - General Knowledge
• Australian History
• Indigenous Australians
• Language and slang
• Money
• Boomerangs
• Wildlife
• Sport
• National Icons
• National Treasures
• Opportunities for students to apply their knowledge.

Please see the preview for a snapshot of some of the activities and information in this resource.

This activity has 20 questions, each with a short flag description. Students can use the linked website to find the correct flags. It's designed for 5th-grade ESOL students but works for other grades too.

An answer key is included.

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Explore Our World: Country Study! Dive into this engaging country study featuring a 4-paragraph reading covering:

• Location and Capital City
• History and Cultural Heritage
• Economy and Global Role
• Notable Geography and Landmarks

Designed for 7th-grade ESOL students but suitable for all levels. Includes guided questions, creative project options, and answer key. Students can create travel brochures, presentations, or cultural displays while developing research and communication skills.
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Explore Our World: Country Study! Dive into this engaging country study featuring a 4-paragraph reading covering:

• Location and Capital City
• History and Cultural Heritage
• Economy and Global Role
• Notable Geography and Landmarks

Designed for 7th-grade ESOL students but suitable for all levels. Includes guided questions, creative project options, and answer key. Students can create travel brochures, presentations, or cultural displays while developing research and communication skills.
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Explore Our World: Country Study! Dive into this engaging country study featuring a 4-paragraph reading covering:

• Location and Capital City
• History and Cultural Heritage
• Economy and Global Role
• Notable Geography and Landmarks

Designed for 7th-grade ESOL students but suitable for all levels. Includes guided questions, creative project options, and answer key. Students can create travel brochures, presentations, or cultural displays while developing research and communication skills.
Check out my store for bundle deals and other engaging assignments.

Explore Our World: Country Study! Dive into this engaging country study featuring a 4-paragraph reading covering:

• Location and Capital City
• History and Cultural Heritage
• Economy and Global Role
• Notable Geography and Landmarks

Designed for 7th-grade ESOL students but suitable for all levels. Includes guided questions, creative project options, and answer key. Students can create travel brochures, presentations, or cultural displays while developing research and communication skills.
Check out my store for bundle deals and other engaging assignments.