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In this math lesson, learners estimate distances between landmarks and use a map and scales to determine the actual distances.

Over $20 per group Ages 8 - 11 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners create a map of a hidden surface using a "sounding stick" -- a technique similar to how underwater maps were once made.

Over $20 per group Ages 4 - adult 10 to 30 minutes
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Learners work as a group to create a map of their community. They use pasta to represent people, and glue the pasta on their maps to show areas of large population.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 6 - 8 30 to 45 minutes
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Learners explore the relationship between energy consumption, population, and carbon emissions in the countries of the Americas.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 14 - 18 45 to 60 minutes
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Learners look at labels on items in the room to determine where each item was manufactured, then write about the item on an index card.

$1 - $5 per group Ages 8 - 11 30 to 45 minutes
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In this geography investigation, learners use a nighttime satellite image to observe areas of light across the United States and to identify patterns and spatial distributions of human settlements.

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 1 to 2 hours
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In this activity, learners find Xi'an, the archaeological area in China where the Terra Cotta Army was discovered, on a map or globe and look more closely at the relationship of the warrior site to ot

1 cent - $1 per group Ages 8 - 14 45 to 60 minutes