Middle School Geography

Learn about Mexico by exploring the 5 themes of Social Studies (Government, Economics, Geography, History, and Culture).In this lesson, students:Analyze how the historical context influenced the process or nature of the continuity or change that took place.Define Gross Domestic Product (GDP per capi...

Learn about the United States by exploring the 5 themes of Social Studies (Government, Economics, Geography, History, and Culture) of the United States. In this lesson, students:Analyze how technology interacts with the environment and how increased use of technology affects the burden and use of na...

This population migration activity focuses on the period in U.S. History, the Great Migration.This lesson is appropriate for both Geography and U.S. History classes. This lesson makes a great distance learning activity. In this lesson students will:Analyze why populations increase or decrease in var...

Are you looking for a way to connect Geography to current events? This Geography in the News Stations Activity is an engaging (and simple) way to do it! This activity requires very little prep! All you need to do is share a link or post in your Google Classroom. Links to online newspapers are includ...

This highly engaging Introduction to Geography interactive Google slides resource includes activities covering the following topics:26 Vocabulary (Human Geography, Physical Geography, Geographer, Physical Map, Political Map, Thematic Map, Robinson Projection, Compass Rose, Equator, Prime Meridian, A...

Are you looking for a way to connect Geography to current events? This Geography in the News Stations Activity is an engaging (and simple) way to do it! This activity requires very little prep! All you need to do is share a link or post in your Google Classroom. Links to online newspapers are includ...

This resource is intended to be used at the beginning of the year to introduce your students to their Geography or World Cultures textbook. I've included two versions of this resource. One version is a generic version which may be used with any Geography textbook. The second version I use with the M...

This 40 slide Google Slide Show provides a nice overview of Eastern and Southern Africa's History, Geography, and Culture. Videos, activities, comprehension checks, and many images are included in this slideshow.Some of the topics included in this slideshow:the Ethiopian HighlandsLake VictoriaGreat ...

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This resource includes a 56 Google slide presentation on South America. Topics included: History, Geography, Economic Activity, Government, and Culture. Discussion questions, activities, video and resource links are included in the slideshow.This resource also includes 3 interactive notebook pages (...

Intro to South America Google Slides & Interactive Notes Pages | TpT

This Malala Yousafzai Body Biography Project is filled with all you need to teach and promote the youngest Nobel Prize laureate, author, and world activist. This is truly unique, bringing together a growth mindset and a biography study. If your students are reading the text, I am Malala, this type of activity is a great way to kick it off! Learn all there is to know about one of the most influential women's rights advocates in the world. #womenshistory #malala #middleschoolteacher #IamMalala

Countries Research "Jigsaw" ActivityIn this activity, students work in small groups researching one or more countries. Each group focuses on one of the five themes of Social Studies (Geography, History, Economics, Government, Culture) and vocabulary. I allow two class days to complete this activity.

This resource includes a step-by-step instruction sheet for students and a rubric. I've included 2 versions (the one I use with students and one with blanks for you to personalize).This resource is not editable.

Are you looking for a way to connect Geography to current events? This Geography in the News Stations Activity is an engaging (and simple) way to do it! This activity requires very little prep! Just print the station cards, recording sheets, collect some newspapers and a couple of atlases and you're...

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