Project on Land-Based Empires
Unit 5: Land-Based Empires (Political Patterns and Processes) Project Overview This project aims to explore the political patterns and processes of major land-based empires from c. 1450 to c. 1750. […]
Geography
Cross-cultural Interactions and Cultural Spread, including Colonialism and Globalism.
The effects of cross-cultural interactions. The different ways that cultural practices spread
Historical forces, such as colonialism and trade, that affect cultural patterns
Modern forces, such as globalization, that affect cultural patterns
The spread of language, religion, and cultural practices.
Cultural landscapes are combinations of physical features, agricultural and industrial practices, religious and linguistic characteristics, evidence of sequent occupancy, and other expressions of culture including traditional and postmodern architecture and land-use patterns.
Post-Classical Europe Project
The Global Tapestry of Europe (1200 to 1450) The main difference is that Europe is a continent, that is, a physical space that is made up of the countries that […]
Post-Classical Africa Project
The Global Tapestry finds Africa as the New Kid on the Block in terms of the Afro-Eurasian “Global” world. Africa is at the end of the pre-Columbian trade routes.
The Global Tapestry of South & SouthEast Asia Day (1200 to 1450 AD)
South and Southeast Asia are primarily a place to focus on the convergence of three religions: ISLAM, HINDUISM, & BUDDHISM.
The Global Tapestry of Asia Day – Islamic Golden Age
The Islamic Golden Age was a period of scientific, economic and cultural flourishing in the history of Islam, traditionally dated from the 8th century to the 13th century.
The Global Tapestry of East Asia Day – Korea and Japan
“I have heard that one can conquer the empire on horseback, but one cannot govern it on horseback.”
Kublai Khan
The Global Tapestry of East Asia Day – Yuan & Ming Dynasties
“I have heard that one can conquer the empire on horseback, but one cannot govern it on horseback.”
Kublai Khan
Thinking Geographically
9th Grade HIGHSCHOOL Unit 1 – Thinking Geographically This is a Geography and History Project Each Part is one theme day or 4 to 5 hours. AP Human Geography introduces students […]
Russia Project
Russia Project For this project you will undertake a series of small activities which will culminate in an oral presentation consisting of short speeches, a Q and A session, and […]
Native American Peoples’ Project
The Indigenous peoples of the Americas are the inhabitants of the Americas before the arrival of the European settlers in the 15th century, and the ethnic groups who now identify themselves with those peoples.
Vaisakhi
Vaisakhi, also pronounced Baisakhi, marks the first day of the month of Vaisakh and is a celebration of spring harvest primarily in Northern India.
Rock, Weathering, and Soils Day
Physical geography relating to: geological timescales and plate tectonics; rocks, weathering and soils; weather and climate, including the change in climate from the Ice Age to the present; and glaciation, hydrology and coasts.
Geological Timescales & Plate Tectonics Day
Physical geography relating to: geological timescales and plate tectonics; rocks, weathering and soils; weather and climate, including the change in climate from the Ice Age to the present; and glaciation, hydrology and coasts.
Asia Week
Asia is Earth’s largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres.
Bible Day
The Bible “the books” is a collection of religious texts or scriptures sacred to Christians, Jews, Samaritans, Rastafari and others.
Middle East Day
The Middle East is a transcontinental region which generally includes Western Asia, all of Egypt (mostly in North Africa), and Turkey (partly in Southeast Europe).
Africa Day
Africa is the world’s second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia.
Rivers – A Haiku
Rivers – A Haiku
Physical Biome Features Day
Describe and understand key aspects of physical geography, including vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes.
Water Cycle Day
Describe and understand key aspects of physical geography including the water cycle.
Climate & Biome Day
Describe and understand key aspects of physical geography, including climate zones & biomes.
Geography Climate Glossary
Keyword Definition (Taken from various dictionaries) Arctic Circle The imaginary circle around the earth, parallel to the equator, at latitude 66° 33′ north. Biome A biome is a large area […]
Pilgrimage Day
A pilgrimage is a journey, often into an unknown or foreign place, where a person goes in search of new or expanded meaning about themself, others, nature, or a higher good. It can lead to a personal change, after which the pilgrim returns to their daily life.
Co-ordinates Day!
Learn how to use the eight points of a compass, four and six-figure grid references, symbols and key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build your knowledge of the local area and the world.
Pig’s Eye Day – A Local History Study
Through studying the local history of Saint Paul, MN, we will develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of local history, note connections, contrasts and trends over time, and understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources.
Invaders and Settlers Day
Learn about the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain, Britain’s settlement by Anglo-Saxons, and the Viking and Anglo-Saxon struggle for the Kingdom of England to the time of Edward the Confessor.
Hemisphere Day
Today you will identify the position and significance of latitude, longitude, Equator, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic Circle, the Prime/Greenwich Meridian and time zones (including day and night).
States and Capitals Assessment Quizzes
Test out on the capital cities of the United States of America.
Journée Française #1
Le français est une langue de la famille indo-européenne. Cela venait du latin romain. C’est ce qu’on appelle une langue romane. Le français était parlé dans l’ancienne Gaule. Le français est une langue officielle dans 29 pays sur cinq continents.
British Isles Day
To be able to name and locate counties and cities of the United Kingdom, geographical regions and their identifying human and physical characteristics, key topographical features (including hills, mountains, coasts and rivers), and land-use patterns; and understand how some of these aspects have changed over time.
Europe Day
Using maps to focus on Europe (including the location of Russia) concentrating on their environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics, countries, and major cities.
U.S. and World Population Clock
U.S. and World Population Clock
Virtual Greece Field Trip (two weeks)
Greece is officially called the Hellenic Republic. It was historically also known as Hellas. Greece is a country in Southern Europe with a population of approximately 11 million as of 2016. Athens is the nation’s capital and largest city, followed by Thessaloniki.
Wildlife Webcams
Wildlife webcams from around the world.
‘Valentine’s Day’ Day
Valentine’s Day, also called Saint Valentine’s Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine, is an annual holiday celebrated on February 14.
Cherokee
The Cherokee are an indigenous people of the Southeastern Woodlands. Prior to the 18th century, they were concentrated in southwestern North Carolina, southeastern Tennessee, and the tips of western South Carolina and northeastern Georgia. The Cherokee language is a Southern […]
Sioux
The Sioux also known as Dakota, are groups of Native American tribes and First Nations peoples in North America. The term can refer to any ethnic group within the Great Sioux Nation or to any of the nation’s many […]
Native Americans Test Quiz
People lived in the United States long before the arrival of Christopher Columbus and the Europeans. These people and cultures are called Native Americans.
Pick the Native American tribes
Can you pick the Native American tribes and avoid the decoys?
ProProfs – Landforms Quiz
This quiz will demonstrate the students’ understanding of the Landforms unit. Read each question carefully and answer the best choice that is correct. ProProfs – Landforms Quiz
World Geography Games
Can you point out Sudan on the map? How about the Strait of Hormuz? This website will bring you many entertaining and stimulating map games to improve your geographical knowledge. […]
Shepherd Soft Geography
A selections about the States, Capitals, and landscapes of the USA. Shepherd Soft Geography
Maps.com – Free Map Games
Learn geography the fun way! When you get interactive with world maps, you won’t believe what you learn. Best of all, it doesn’t feel like learning at all. In order […]
Google Maps
Not only useful for navigating, but also for learning about maps. Google Maps
Google Earth
Gain a new perspective. Explore the far reaches of the world, right in your browser. Google Earth EARTH EDUCATION
Seterra 50 States Map Game
With 50 states in total, there are a lot of geography facts to learn about the United States. This map quiz game is here to help. See how fast you […]
States Quiz
States Quiz