Less than $5 Middle School Geography Resources

Practice and review Geography and Maps in your upper elementary (4th, 5th, and 6th) social studies class! This fun activity includes the BINGO game as well as differentiated vocabulary sheets. Ready to print and play! Two different presentations are included for playing, one for calling vocabulary and one for definitions!

• 70 unique BINGO boards (in color and black and white)
• Three sets of scaffolded vocabulary guides (definition provided, vocab provided, blank guide)
• Teacher Vocabulary Answer Key
• PowerPoint BINGO Caller for Vocabulary
• PowerPoint BINGO Caller for Definitions
• Teaching Guide

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Vocabulary includes:

• absolute
• cardinal
• cartography
• choropleth map
• compass
• equator
• geography
• globe
• intermediate
• latitude
• legend
• location
• longitude
• movement
• ordinal
• physical map
• place
• political map
• prime meridian
• reference map
• region
• relative
• scale
• symbols
• weather map

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Easy to use, this activity is not only great for gamifying your lessons, but is also a multimodal approach, utilizing auditory, visual, and kinesthetic skills!

Use this resource for:

• test review
• whole group instruction
• vocabulary practice
• substitute work
• and more!

Pairs perfectly with the Geography and Maps Bundle!

This passage and assortment of activities are an engaging and accessible way for your students to strengthen their knowledge of the physical geography of Sub-Saharan Africa!

THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:

• The Physical Geography of Sub-Saharan Africa Passage (2 pages)
• 10 Multiple Choice Questions
• 5 Short Answer Questions
• 9 Choice Board Extension Activities
• Answer Keys
• Link to Digital Version

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Black and White worksheet on all 50 States. Each sheet asks basic information about individual states for students to fill out. This is a great resource to introduce basic facts of individual states, while students can engage thru drawing the state flower, state bird, state tree, and state shape. A blank worksheet is also included.

Check out the quick facts and coloring sheet for individual states.

Check out this US President Worksheet covering from George Washington to Joseph Bidden!

Students research and reflect:

In alignment with the study of Oceania, students will research one of 8 different indigenous cultures of Oceania. They will complete an infographic to display the information they have collected.

Cultures included:

• Aborigines
• Maori
• Asmat
• Purari/Namau
• Asaro Mudmen
• Tahitian
• Samoan
• Hawaiian

Topics to be researched:

• location
• government
• economy
• religion
• language
• interesting fact

Students also have the opportunity to answer extension questions which will help them connect their research to their real world experience.

This activity aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standards: 6.G.2, 7.G.1, 7.G.2, 7.G.6.

What's included:

• Teacher instructions with research site links.
• Culture templates.
• Answer Keys.
• Extension Questions.

How is this product useful:

• low prep for teacher
• can use extension questions for differentiation
• answer keys provided
• creativity can be used when presenting info on infographic

This is a lesson over the Four Natural Regions of Texas. It includes 3 parts:

1. A reading over the physical geography of Texas and the 4 natural regions. Students will use reading to fill out a chart of Texas Regions.

2. A Map of the 4 Texas Regions. Students will label and color a map of Texas Regions.

3. A Texas Regions Matching Activity. Students will match regions with various geographical features.

THIRTY Geography versatile task cards.

What's Covered?

• Flag knowledge.
• General continents knowledge.
• ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.

How to Use This Resource?

• Whole Class Game: Scoot! Get your students moving with a fun game of Scoot. Place the task cards around the classroom and have students rotate, answering the question at each station before moving on.
• Fast Finishers' Challenge: Challenge early finishers to tackle these task cards as an enriching activity to solidify their understanding.
• Scientific Scavenger Hunt: Turn your classroom or schoolyard into a scientific scavenger hunt! Hide the task cards around the designated area and have students hunt for them, answering the questions they find.
• Science Jenga! Add a scientific twist to the classic game of Jenga! Number the Jenga blocks and assign each number to a specific task card. When a player pulls a block, another player reads the corresponding card and the first player answers the question.
• Formative Assessments: Use these task cards as quick quizzes or formative assessments to gauge student understanding of various science concepts.
• Interactive Whiteboard Fun: Project the task cards on your interactive whiteboard and have students brainstorm answers together as a class.

⭐Science Recap | Task Cards⭐

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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

A Fun PowerPoint Review Game to Engage Your Students!

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Review the presidents and world leaders throughout the world with this fun Who Am I? PowerPoint game.

This is an engaging President's Day or world government activity on world leaders for geography, civic, and other social studies classrooms. Students get involved in the learning process and will review 15 presidents & leaders (past & present) around the world to understand the place. This can be used as an introductory before or wrap-up lesson following a World Governments unit. Students will recognize world leaders and understand how they played an important part in government and managing their countries — in both positive and negative ways.

(This lesson is easily modified for time restraints. Simply, choose fewer leaders to cover or remove one of the games. Can be modified for middle school and highschool geography and history classrooms.)

PRESIDENTS & LEADERS INCLUDEDsunit. Students will understand and recognize world leaders and how they played an important part in government and managing their countries — both positive and negative ways.

• John F. Kennedy - USA
• Nelson Mandela - South Africa
• Joseph Stalin - Soviet Union
• Adolph Hitler - Germany
• Mao Zedong - China
• Vigdís Finnbogadóttir - Iceland
• Barack Obama - USA
• Mustafa Kemal Atatürk - Turkey
• Leonid Makarovych Kravchuk - Ukraine
• Kim Jong Un - North Korea
• Fidel Castro - Cuba
• Omar Al Bashir - Sudan
• Prathibha Devisingh Patil - India
• Vladimir Putin - Russia
• Rishi Sunak - United Kingdom

LESSON INCLUDES:

• Who Am I? PowerPoint Game

☑ For secondary — middle school and high school students

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Explore Spanish provinces with a fun and engaging word search and an optional bonus sheet! From Navarre to Extremadura, students will search the grid for different Spanish regions. Then, they have the option of researching their capitals. This word search makes learning about Spanish geography easy and enjoyable - all while giving you a break!

Resource includes:

• Wordsearch with 17 Spanish provinces.
• Optional Geography Sheet (Students use outside sources to research capitals)
• Corresponding Answer Keys

Wordsearches are excellent to use as bell ringers, for early finishers, homework assignments, or for when you just need a minute to catch up!

Want more to explore Spanish regions in more depth? Discovering Spain: Spanish Provinces Virtual Field Trip Travel Video Project is a comprehensive research project that is different for each student!

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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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In the independent research activity, students will study key aspects of the major world religions: Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism.

The handouts include sections relating to: Founder, Followers, Main Beliefs, Important Events and People, and more!

Great for World Geography, World History, or World Cultures classrooms!

ANSWER KEY INCLUDED WITH THE HANDOUTS!

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.

Celebrate International Mountain Day and enhance students' understanding of landforms with this engaging Mountains Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions. Perfect for K-2 learners, this resource includes a 1-page informative passage about mountains, along with six thought-provoking questions designed to assess comprehension. Whether used for classroom discussions or individual assessments, this resource fosters critical thinking and builds reading skills.

This 2-page resource (8.5x11 inches) is ideal for International Mountain Day, landforms lessons, or any geography unit. The easy-to-read passage is paired with comprehension questions that are perfect for evaluating student understanding, making this an excellent addition to your classroom activities or homeschool curriculum.

Product Details:

• 1-page nonfiction passage on mountains
• 6 comprehension questions to test understanding
• Designed for International Mountain Day, Landforms, and Geography Units
• Ideal for classroom use or individual assessments
• Page size: 8.5x11 inches

Keywords: Mountains, Nonfiction, Reading Comprehension, International Mountain Day, Landforms, Geography, Classroom Activity, Assessments, Reading Skills, Early Learners, Comprehension Questions, Teaching Resources, Educational Activity

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.

Ready for a road trip? My Road Trip to the Top Ten National U.S. Parks lets you think about and plan to visit the top ten U.S. national parks:

Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Grand Canyon National Park

Yosemite National Park

Yellowstone National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park

Olympic National Park

Zion Canyon National Park

Grand Teton National Park

Acadia National Park

Glacier National Park

35 pages of fact-based fun and interesting facts, such as how many visitors pass through parks and scenic and wildlife information, along with where each park is located. Note park spellings are based on National Park Service website for student research purposes.

Includes:

Directions with Ideas for Implementation and for Assessment

Includes writing prompts, diorama, research ideas, and more...

Research and Writing Components

Math and Science Skills Connections

Info Sheet Handout with Junior Ranger Motto and core values of the

National Park Service

My Road Trip U.S. Map to plot itineraries

My Road Trip Mileage Chart for incorporating math skills

Location of Parks

Established Dates of Parks

Sizes of Parks

Scenic Beauty coloring sheet for each park

Scenic Beauty facts

Fact Boxes to add visitor/researched info

Fun Sheet to List the Top 5 places to visit in each park

Record Yearly Temperatures and Averages (Science)

Best Time to Visit

Best Features

Excellent across curriculum lesson plan that encourages critical thinking and planning skills for a fun U.S. national parks road trip! Students who have visited listed parks can be class experts as the lesson plan progresses.

Meets CCSS.

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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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