Countries of Southern Africa
By Virginia Kirsch
Students read about five countries in Southern Africa and locate them on a map.
Antarctica
Students read about the continent of Antarctica and view maps. A short quiz completes the activity.
Lake Baikal
In this learning activity you'll explore Russia's Lake Baikal, the largest lake in the world.
Canada
Students read about the provinces and territories of Canada and identify key resources in each area.
Countries of the Middle East
Students locate the countries of the Middle East on a map in this interactive exercise.
The Black Sea
Students view a map of the countries that surround the Black Sea and test their knowledge in an interactive exercise.
The Five Largest Deserts of the World
In this learning activity you'll explore the five largest deserts of the world.
Interpreting Line Graphs
By Barbara Laedtke
In this learning activity you'll analyze line graphs and answer questions about the information shown.
Identifying Landmarks on a Street Map
Students use a map of Chicago to find their way to the Museum of Science and Industry. The activity offers practice in identifying directions on a map. A quiz completes the activity.
Gerrymandering
By Mona Wenrich
Students read about the illegal practice of manipulating the boundaries of legislative districts for political gain. They then create their own gerrymandered districts in a drag and drop exercise.
Danube River
Learners follow the route of the Danube River as it flows through Europe. A map exercise completes this activity.
Caspian Sea
Students read about the Caspian Sea and use a map to identify the five countries that surround it.
The Middle East
Students locate the countries of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan on a map in this interactive learning object.
Checklist for World Travel
Learners read a list of issues to be considered when traveling internationally, such as the beliefs, communication styles, gift-giving customs, and entertainment preferences of people in various cultures.
What Happened to Yugoslavia?
This interactive learning object updates students on the former country of Yugoslavia. A map is included.
Teamwork Outside the Box
By Andrea Krabbe
The learner will examine strategies for evaluating new ideas and accepting change that will enhance teamwork.
Where Is Afghanistan?
Students read about Afghanistan and view maps. They also answer questions about the country and its neighbors.
South Africa and Its Neighbors
Students read about South Africa and the countries that surround it. They test their knowledge in a map exercise.
Chickens Around the World
In this learning activity you'll explore how different cultures cook chicken in a variety of traditional dishes.
Refugees of the World
In this learning activity you'll read about the 12 million refugees in the world, from what countries they come, and what countries give them refuge. Learners locate some of these countries on maps in an interactive exercise.
Task Roles in Effective Teams
The learner will identify individual roles that help teams accomplish goals.
Reading a Street Map
Students identify directions on a street map. A short quiz completes the activity.
European Union: Part 2
Students view maps and answer questions about the newest nine members of the European Union.
Southeast Asia
Learners read about the 10 countries in the region between India and China. A map exercise completes the activity.
European Economic Community: Part 1
In this learning activity you'll explore how the European Economic Community get started.