Geography Education Resources

Grade Level:

• K-2
  
• Grade 3
  
• Grade 4
  
• Grade 5
• Grade 6
  
• Grade 7
  
• High School World Geography and History
  
• High School U.S. Geography and History
  

Elementary Social Studies Standards at in place; however, it is difficult for teachers to find the time to include all the teaching necessary to complete all of the GLCEs. We are providing lessons and/or strategies to help teachers integrate social studies learning ELA, math, and/or science.

• Geography Everyday: Quick, easy activities which encourage geographic thinking.
  
• 5 Themes Bingo
  
• Ask it; Map it; Star it Directions
  
• Beach Ball Globe Ideas
  
• Smart Choices for ELA and Social Studies: specific lessons and literature which support the GLCE's in each grade level for both ELA and Social Studies.
  
• Book List Grade 1
  
• Book List Grade 2
  
• Book List Grade 3
  
• Book List Grade 4
  
• Book List Grade 5
  
• First Grade Writing
  
• Second Grade Writing
  
• Third Grade Writing
  
• DIY U.S. Map
  
• Making a U.S. Map
  
• U.S. Map with Inset
  
• Geography and STEM: Lessons and activities which explore the natural connection between STEM and Geography
  
• Globe Probability
  

Developed by staff and trained teacher consultants, the following resources are provided by the MGA to enhance student learning:

• Deforestation in Haiti
  
• Population in China
  
• GeoHistoGram and World Era's

Click here to view World History/Geography Lesson Plans

Developed by staff and trained teacher consultants, the following resources are provided by the MGA to enhance student learning:

• American Presidents
• Trails and Interstates
• Regions in the U.S.

Click here to view the U.S. History and Geography Lesson Plan Resources

Every Friday we feature a lesson and/or activities sent to us by teacher consultants and alliance members. For the latest features be sure to like our Facebook page or follow us on Twitter. To submit a lesson please email mga@cmich.edu with lesson or activity including objectives, brief description, grade levels and GLCE's addressed.