Middle School Geography Resources

Dive deep into the geography of Ancient Egypt in the GRAPES Geography workbook! Ready to print and use, this resource includes a teacher answer guide for easy grading!

This 10 page workbook (not including title page) includes

• Egyptian geography vocabulary terms for students to define
• Blank map of Egypt student mapping sheet
• Blank map of Eastern Africa and the Middle East student mapping sheet
• Description of the five themes of geography
• Ancient Egypt five themes of geography graphic organizer
• Processing/comprehension questions
• Create a postcard of a geographical feature activity
• Compare to previously studied civilizations Venn diagram
• Two pages for notes
• A teacher guide with suggested answers

Use this resource for:

• Centers
• Geography notes
• GRAPES notetaking
• Individual or small group work
• Substitute Work
• Makeup work
• And More!

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the basic concepts of physical geography!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• Introduction to Physical Geography Passage (2 pages)
• 10 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

I do my best to make sure every product is free of typos or mistakes, but please feel free to message me with any corrections or concerns.

Interact with this printable United States of America. A colored map which breakdowns the USA by region, and a black and white map that can be used to label region, states, or as a basic coloring sheet.

Looking to study individual states as well check out

50 states quick fact and coloring sheet

Great introductory exploration for geography:

At the beginning of my geography unit, I have my students explore the reasons there are latitude and longitude measurements on maps. This helps with students understanding of the concept and engages them from the beginning.

Students will use their new found understanding of these measurements to find European countries and capital cities.

To add rigor, students can complete follow up questions which help them make connections with their new experiences with their prior knowledge.

Aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standards: 5.G.1, 6.G.1.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions.
• Student instructions.
• Exploration worksheet.
• Countries and capitals worksheet.
• Follow up questions.
• Answer Keys.

How is the product useful:

• Low prep for teachers.
• Engaging geography introduction.
• Practical activity for locating European capitals.
• Follow up questions increase rigor.

This Texas History product includes notes and a crossword puzzle over Spanish Texas and the MIssion-Presidio System.

Exploring the world beneath our feet with this Earth's layers activity pack!

What's Included? (Color, B&W)

1. Notes
2. Note-Taking essentials: with fill-in-the-blank sections allow students to actively engage with the information and record key details about each layer.
3. Cut-and-Glue Activity

⭐Now let your students express it out in the most fun way⭐

Journey to the Center of the Earth - Narrative/Descriptive Writing

⭐If you want to move to the next level of Earth layers,⭐

Plate Tectonics - Guided notes and puzzle review activity

Don't forget to share with me how it went with your little ones. I hope it was useful in your classroom.

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Did you know that 60% of Machu Picchu was built underground? Learn more about Peru, Ancient Inca, and Machu Picchu 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

Includes PowerPoint to be uploaded to Google Slides

Bundle of 180 Days of Warm Ups and Bell Ringers (More coming soon)

Designed to be Used With Rand McNally's 6th Edition

Can be Modified for Your Class Atlas Set

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

• Geojournal Template to Use with the Bell Ringers & Warm-Ups

• First Six Weeks (Set 1) — Geography Basics

• Second Six Weeks (Set 2) — North America & Geography Basics Review

• Third Six Weeks (Set 3) — South America & North America and Geography Basics Review

• Fourth Six Weeks (Set 4) — Europe and Geography Basics Review

• Fifth Six Weeks (Set 5) — Asia and Geography Basics Review

• **Sixth Six Weeks (Coming Soon) —**Africa and Geography Basic Review

Not only are these geography warm-up activity bell ringers for the beginning of class great transitions to start class and get students mentally ready for class, but it's also a great way to work in time for state test prep activities without all the extra work**.** Many of the social studies test questions require students to read, examine, and analyze maps, charts, graphs, etc. I have used bell ringers for years and I have seen an increase in students' abilities to read maps, graphs, and charts. It's worth your time and theirs!

This second set of bell ringers ask students to use their class atlases to read maps, graphs, and charts such as map projections, climate maps, time zone maps, population pyramids, and more. Although they are specified for the first six weeks, they can be used at any time throughout the year. The atlas used for reference is the Rand McNally 6th Edition found on Amazon for $15 found here. But many atlases can be used and are more affordable here. If you use another atlas, simply modify each slide to reference the map or page in the atlas you are using. The questions can remain the same.

THESE CAN BE USED WITH THE GEOJOURNAL TEMPLATE FOUND HERE.

Many educators struggle with the task of figuring out how to start class each day or how to transition from concept to concept. Due to nature of switching class to class, students often struggle to mentally prepare to transition to a different subject. A popular solution to these problems is the idea of the beginning of the class warm-up bellringers. These start-of-class activities benefit both students and teachers.

A bell ringer, often referred to as a warm-up activity or a do-now, is a short exercise or prompt given to students at the beginning of class. These activities are designed to capture students' attention, activate prior knowledge, and set the tone for the rest of the lesson.

Note: Answers are in the presentation notes section within each slide.

☑ For secondary, middle school and high school students☑Check out the preview to see what is included.

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OTHER RESOURCES YOU MAY LIKE:

✧ To be used with the Geojournal Template, if you so choose

✧ Beginning of the Year Geography Activities

✧ Map Skills Bundle

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There is so much more to France than Paris! It's time to explore all the regions of France with your students. Your students will research one of 13 administrative regions of France and it's 5 overseas departments, create captivating travel videos, present their videos to the class, and vote to select the top 3 tourist destinations. This unique project combines research, creativity, presentation skills, and cultural understanding, offering an interactive and fun learning experience for your students. And for you? You will have busy students for a week, individualized projects, and easy grading!

Depending on language level, projects can be completed in French or English. Get ready to ignite a passion for French language and culture in your classroom one region at a time!

Key Features of the Project:

1. Real-Life Application: This project taps into the real-life context of travel, allowing students to explore France's varied regions and practice language skills in a meaningful way.
2. Research and Inquiry: Students conduct research on a specific region, enhancing their critical thinking and information-gathering abilities.
3. Cultural Awareness: The project fosters cultural understanding as students delve into the significance of each region within the rich context of French culture and history.
4. Creative Expression: Students showcase their creativity by producing engaging travel videos, enhancing their communication and storytelling abilities.
5. Collaboration and Peer Learning: Students present their videos to the class, encouraging peer learning, active listening, and cross-cultural appreciation.
6. Competitive Element: The voting aspect adds an element of friendly competition, fueling excitement and motivation in the classroom.
7. Language Proficiency (Optional depending on level): Through script creation, video production, and oral presentations, students sharpen their language skills in writing, speaking, and listening.

Project Includes detailed notes to teacher with implementation schedule, list of regions, project instruction sheet for students, storyboard templates, guided presentation notes with voting sheets for presentations and grading rubric.

Project works well for any level of upper school French (Foundations of French, French Exploratory, Middle School French, French 1, 2, 3, 4, and can even be modified for AP French),

Let's embark on this enriching virtual field trip through France together!

This product includes 4 puzzles- 2 word searchs and 2 crossword puzzles. A fun and easy way for your students to review all 50 states in the United States of America and their capitals.

States Word Search

- Word Search for all 50 States

- Answer key

State Capitals Word Search

- Word Search for all 50 State Capitals

- Answer key

State Capitals Crossword Puzzles

- 2 Crossword puzzles for State Capitals.

-25 State Capitals in each.

- Answer key

Road Trip Worksheets Fun Pack with National Park research pages,
games, word search, daily journals, and maps!

For BINGO (Connect 5) : Includes 3 different playing cards (fill in a “state” for the license plate piece).
Alternatively: Before your trip, have kids cut apart the BINGO pieces & glue them onto the blank page provided, in any random order. This will allow for additional players. They may also choose to use the blank page & draw in their own choices!
Get 5 in a row to win!

For Alphabet Game, Word Search, License Plate Game : simply print 1 page per player! Find the most to win!

USA Map: Draw your route, label the capitols, or make your own game!

Road Trip Journal : Designed like a full-page postcard, journal pages give space for writing & drawing. Day___; Where we started/ended/went/What we did. Print as many pages as days you’ll be on the road!

Any Destination Page (GREAT for National Parks, too): Fill in history, life, facts, etc. Label it on the map. Draw a logo & some wild life. Print as many as needed for your road trip—1 page per destination!

National Park Pages: these are labeled to fill out for the 5 different National Parks listed.

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Save time and money with this amazing bundle of 20 interactive and engaging activities, designed to enhance your world history classroom! This package helps supplement your existing curriculum, lessons and units, covering key periods from The Age of Exploration to Revolutions, and provides a rich variety of learning tools to captivate your students and deepen their understanding of history.

Topics covered in this bundle:

1. The Age of Exploration
2. Civilizations of the Americas
3. The Gunpowder empires
4. The Scientific Revolution
5. The French Revolution
6. Latin American Revolutions
7. Vocabulary Review
8. Projects and Activities for any unit!

Product Overview: This bundle includes a wide variety of activities to suit different learning styles and classroom needs:

• Interactive Reading Lessons: Explore historical texts and topics with guided questions and activities.
• Worksheets & Notes: Comprehensive resources for classwork and homework.
• Projects & Research Assignments: Encourage deeper investigation into historical topics.
• Crossword Puzzles & Word Searches: Reinforce vocabulary and key concepts in a fun, engaging way.
• Classroom Games: Interactive games that make learning history exciting.
• Detailed Teacher Guides: Easy-to-follow guides for smooth lesson implementation.
• Answer Keys & Rubrics: Simplify grading and provide clear expectations for students.
• ..and so much more!

This bundle is perfect for:

• New teachers wanting to build a solid collection of activities!
• Experienced teachers looking for new ways of teaching a concept!
• Homeschooling Families

Be sure to check out the previews for all activities to see how they are perfect for your classroom!

Word Search USA 50 States And Capitals Worksheet Activities Morning Work. Explore the USA with this engaging word search activity! Perfect for morning work, early finishers, or geography lessons, this product helps students learn and reinforce their knowledge of all 50 states and capitals.

What’s Included:

• 4 Unique Word Search Worksheets: Each worksheet highlights a mix of U.S. states and their capitals to keep students challenged and engaged.
• 4 Answer Keys: Quickly and easily check student work with complete solutions provided for each word search.

Key Features:

• Promotes geography knowledge in a fun and interactive way.
• Suitable for upper elementary and middle school students.
• Perfect for classroom use, homework assignments, or independent study.

How to Use:

• Assign as morning work or bell-ringer activities.
• Use as part of a geography unit to reinforce state and capital recognition.
• Encourage collaboration by having students work in pairs or groups to complete the puzzles.

This USA-themed word search pack is a fun and educational addition to your classroom resources.

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Understanding the World Through Geography Series

California Landmarks Map Activities

This map of California landmarks introduces students to the major landmarks in the State of California. California has an amazing variety of natural and man-made landmarks. This map lists fourteen of these spectacular locations. Students will learn about these locations and then have the chance to label, identify, categorize and evaluate.

Landmarks include:
San Diego
Hollywood/Los Angeles
Joshua Tree National Park
Death Valley
Santa Barbara
Mt. Whitney
Sequoia National Park
Monterey Bay
San Francisco
Sacramento
Yosemite National Park
Lake Tahoe
Mt. Shasta
Redwood National Park

Most of the activities are Easel-ready so that students will have interactive experiences. Teachers may choose which activities they want students to complete. On the PDF, certain pages are marked as Easel Activities and they do not have images. In the Easel platform, those images will be visible.

This resource meets California Social Studies Standards 3.1 and 4.1.

Boost your classroom’s reading comprehension skills with this Ultimate Holiday & Seasonal Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle! This comprehensive bundle includes 32 engaging, themed passages perfect for Kindergarten to 2nd grade students. Each passage is paired with thought-provoking questions to assess comprehension and enhance critical thinking. With topics ranging from Kwanzaa and Thanksgiving to Winter Holidays, Human Rights, Food, Landforms, and much more, your students will enjoy learning about a wide variety of subjects.

This bundle is perfect for teaching students about diverse cultures, historical events, holiday traditions, and essential topics like cybersecurity, marketing, and animal rights. Ideal for use throughout the year, the passages also cover winter, fall, and other key seasons. Perfect for classroom activities, assessments, and independent practice!

Key Features:

• 32 nonfiction reading comprehension passages
• Covers holidays like Kwanzaa, Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve, Cyber Monday, and more
• Topics on Diversity, Human Rights, AIDS Awareness, and Food (including Cotton Candy, Fruitcake, and Pumpkin Pie)
• Includes a variety of subjects like Landforms, Marketing, Winter Traditions, and Kindness
• Easy to print, with questions that reinforce learning
• Suitable for holiday celebrations, theme days, and special events

Enhance your classroom with this versatile bundle, which helps your students connect with the world around them through fun and informative passages. Perfect for creating engaging lesson plans, holiday-themed activities, or year-round practice!

Tags: Kwanzaa, Thanksgiving, Winter Holidays, Diversity, Human Rights, Food, Marketing, Reading Comprehension, Holiday Activities, Teaching Bundle, K-2 Literacy, Seasonal Reading, Classroom Activities

Looking for a fun, kinesthetic activity to teach about Indonesia? This Indonesia Write the Room Activity allows your students to get out of their seats and walk around the room, all while learning about Indonesia’s rich culture, geography, and history. It's great for thematic weeks or as a review activity.

Key Features:

1. Easy Setup: No complicated instructions here! Simply print out the 11 question cards, cut them up, and tape them strategically around your classroom. You’ll have everything ready in minutes.
2. Interactive Learning: Students will move around the room, searching for question cards related to Indonesia. Each question card provides a unique challenge, encouraging critical thinking and exploration.
3. Comprehensive Content: The scavenger hunt covers various aspects of Indonesia, from geography and history to fauna and flora.
4. Answer Sheets and Key: We’ve included answer sheets for students to record their findings. Plus, an answer key ensures accurate assessment and saves you time.
5. Versatile Use: Use this scavenger hunt during thematic weeks, as a review activity, or even as a web quest.

Why Choose Indonesia Around the Room Scavenger Hunt?

• Engagement: Students actively participate, reinforcing their knowledge of Indonesia.
• Fun: Who doesn’t love a scavenger hunt? It adds an element of excitement to any learning environment.
• Educational: Explore Indonesia’s rich culture, geography, and history while having a blast.

Get ready to transform your classroom into an adventure-filled exploration of Indonesia.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

♥ 11 question cards

♥ answer sheets

♥ an answer key

OPTIONS FOR USE:

☻ Independent Work

☻ Pair Work

☻ Review Activity

☻ Thematic Week Activity

☻ Web Quest

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This hands-on activity offers several advantages for students learning about states and capitals:

1. Active Learning: Students are actively engaged in the learning process by matching states to their capitals and gluing them. This physical interaction helps reinforce memory.
2. Visual Aid: The flip-up format provides a visual cue that aids recall. Students can easily see the state and flip it over to check their answer.
3. Self-Assessment: The activity allows students to self-assess their knowledge. They can immediately see if they've answered correctly or incorrectly.
4. Practice and Reinforcement: Repeated practice with the flashcards helps solidify the information in students' minds.
5. Independent Learning: Students can use the flashcards independently, making it a great tool for homework or review.
6. Fun and Engaging: The interactive nature of the activity can make learning about states and capitals more enjoyable and less intimidating.

By combining these benefits, the "Flip & Learn States and Capitals" activity can be a valuable tool for students to effectively learn and remember important geographic information.

Engage 5th graders with our Alabama-themed math word problems! Perfect for practicing critical thinking and math skills with a regional twist. No prep needed.

Bring the excitement of Alabama into your math lessons with these word problems! This engaging resource is designed to help students practice and improve their math skills through word problems that incorporate the unique culture, history, and landmarks of Alabama.

What’s Inside?

- Grade-Level Appropriate Problems: Each word problem is tailored to 5th-grade math standards.

- Alabama-Themed Content: Problems are designed around Alabama's rich history, famous landmarks, and cultural elements, making math practice more interesting and relatable for students.

- Printable Worksheets: Ready-to-use worksheets that require no prep work, making it easy to integrate into your existing curriculum.

Educational Benefits

- Enhances Critical Thinking: Students will develop their problem-solving skills as they work through real-world scenarios set in Alabama.

- Reinforces Math Skills: Comprehensive practice that covers key 5th-grade math concepts, ensuring students are well-prepared for more advanced math challenges.

- Engages and Motivates: The Alabama theme adds an element of fun and relevance, helping to keep students engaged and motivated.

Perfect for Classroom and Home Use

This versatile resource is ideal for:

- Classroom Activities: Use as part of your regular math curriculum, in math centers, or for group work.

- Homework Assignments: Assign as homework to reinforce classroom learning in a fun and engaging way.

- Test Prep: Great for preparing students for standardized tests with a variety of word problems.

Why Choose These Worksheets?

Our Alabama-Themed Math Word Problems offer a unique and effective way to practice math skills. The regional theme not only makes learning more enjoyable but also helps students connect math concepts to real-world situations. With no prep needed, these worksheets are a convenient and valuable addition to any 5th-grade math program.

How far can you walk your dog? 4 easy-to-read maps with streets and buildings for students to label, along with miles marked using place digit decimals. Comes with dogs, food and water bowls, empty bowls, two different bones, and four dog houses to color and cut to illustrate dog walks. Also, there is a math handout sheet for writing down and adding decimals. Uses real-life, interactive math skills to teach decimals and mapping! Use for test prep, introducing adding decimals, and mapping skills.

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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