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Pygmies, pictures, and poetry

In this Xpeditions lesson, students will use the photos and text resources from sites such as the National Geographic magazine feature “Africa MegaFlyover” to learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Pygmie... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Reading maps for town size in North Carolina

In this lesson for second grade social studies, students analyze maps of North Carolina from 1910, 1940, and 2000. They compare the sizes of different towns on the maps and discuss how the sizes of the towns have changed over time. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Social Studies)

Provided by: UNC Libraries

The relocation of the Cherokee in North Carolina

In this eighth grade social studies lesson, students explore the movement of the Cherokee population in North Carolina using historical maps and primary source documents. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)

Provided by: UNC Libraries

Reviving Bodie

In this lesson students will research the ghost town of Bodie and imagine that the state of California has decided to make Bodie a town again and to let people settle there. The groups will write guides for the town's new potential citizens explaining the... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions

River sources and stories

In this Xpeditions lesson, students compare the physical characteristics of different regions and to understand the significance of one region to an adjoining area. Students will: read about the Nile's importance to ancient Egypt;... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan

Provided by: Xpeditions

Scholastic Assistance for Global Education

This project is designed to create a centralized repository of educational materials designed to increase global awareness and education. Materials are divided into five categories, including: grade and subject matter. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Mays Business School at Texas A&M University

Seeing the world through the news

In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore National Geographic News and find several articles about recent geographic and environmental developments. Activities in this lesson engage students in collaborative group work and... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Spices in your favorite foods

Studying spices is a tasty way for students to learn about natural resources, trade, and our use of international products. In this lesson students will discover the importance of spices in history and will focus on the significance of spices in the foods... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Take off on the MegaFlyover Project!

In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore the National Geographic magazine feature Africa MegaFlyover Project and learn to develop questions for scientific investigation. Activities in this lesson engage students in online learning, whole class discussion,... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan

Provided by: Xpeditions

Through the eyes of a refugee

This lesson asks students to analyze the “Afghanistan, Land in Crisis” map (available in print and online) to determine how the physical geography of this region affects the lifestyles of the individuals who live there. Students will be asked... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Trekking to Timbuktu—student version

In the eight lessons of this EDSITEment curriculum unit, students will learn about the geography of Mali and the cultures and economies along the Niger River, find out about the three kingdoms that evolved in ancient and medieval West Africa, discover how... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies)

Provided by: EDSITEment

The U.S. Census Bureau

Timely, relevant, quality data about the people and economy of the United States provided by the United States Census Bureau. (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: U.S. Census Bureau

Under the deep blue sea

In this lesson, students have the opportunity to explore oceans and ocean life. Through creative writing and research projects, students will learn about the ocean and the creatures that live there. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

Provided by: EDSITEment

Using primary documents: Analyzing North Carolina maps

In this United States history lesson, students use pre- and post-colonial maps to analyze North Carolina and how mapping of the state has changed over time. They explore the maps using online tools and to answer the historical questions of how and why a state's... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan

Provided by: UNC Libraries

A vacation to the polar regions

In this lesson plan, provided by National Geographic, students will learn about the characteristics of the Arctic and Antarctic by looking at a globe and at pictures of the polar landscape and animals. They'll plan a vacation to one of these regions and... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Webquest: Building an historic district

In this lesson for eighth grade social studies, students use historical overlay maps to create an historic district in Oxford, North Carolina. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)

Provided by: UNC Libraries

What's it like to live along a national boundary?

In this lesson, students will discuss the concept of boundaries and borders and will investigate the characteristics of the United States-Mexico border. They'll pretend to live on the U.S. side of the border and will write dialogues between themselves and... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions

What's your favorite place?

In this lesson, students will be asked to think of their favorite place or a place they find particularly interesting. They'll draw pictures of that place and share information about it with a partner. They'll conclude by designing monuments that showcase... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions

What's your territory?

In this lesson from the National Geographic Xpeditions website, students consider how they, their pets, and their parents define and defend their personal spaces or territory. They discuss the reasons that countries sometimes fight over territories. Students... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Information Skills and Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions

Where Do Your Possessions Come From?

It's important for geography students to learn about the Earth's natural resources and the ways that people use these resources. It's also important for students to recognize that there are always environmental and human impacts related to the resource... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Science and Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions