Geography Teaching Resources
Have you been searching the world (wide web) for printable US and world geography worksheets and digital teaching resources this school year? Get ready to dive into a collection of curriculum-aligned resources created by teachers and rigorously reviewed by the expert teachers on the Teach Starter team!
Meet Common Core and state-level standards with printable and digital resources designed with your lesson plans and students in mind.
Our geography resource collection takes kids of all ages on an educational journey that includes key geographic concepts such as learning cardinal directions, understanding the difference between longitude and latitude, and how to identify the 7 continents, and the 5 oceans. With fun puzzles, map skill worksheets, and teacher created-student-approved resources, students will quickly learn to embrace the world around them with our geography printables.
Geography for Kids Teaching Resources
This collection includes a large selection of map skill resources such as:
- printable world map
- free map skills worksheets
- geography board games
- assessment pieces
- free geography brochure templates
- comprehension texts
- coordinate grid worksheets
- and more!
Within this geography category, you will also find resources that support the teaching of the sub-strands, which includes:
- countries
- environments
- flags
- world landmarks
- reading and labeling maps
- me-on-the-map activities
- landform identification activities
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How to Write an Inquiry Question Poster
A poster demonstrating the steps involved in formulating a question for inquiry-based learning.
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Free U.S. Mountains, Rivers, and Land Features Worksheet
Apply knowledge of the major U.S. land features, mountains, and rivers with a map labeling worksheet.
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Reading a Map Worksheet
Develop elementary grade map skills with a map-reading worksheet.
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Free Map Skills Worksheet- Using Cardinal Directions
A worksheet to practice using cardinal directions.
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Cardinal Directions Worksheet for First Grade
Use cardinal directions to create a simple town map with this 2-page cut-and-paste activity sheet.
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Printable United States Map Worksheets - 13 Colonies and 50 States
Download these printable United States Map Worksheets when learning about the first thirteen states of America and all fifty states.
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The World's Oceans - Comprehension Worksheet
Explore the world’s five oceans with this detailed comprehension passage and related questions.
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Major U.S. Land Features Worksheets
Discover and identify the major rivers, mountains, and landforms in the United States with an easy-to-use set of worksheets.
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Major U.S. Landforms Google Interactive
Practice identification of the major rivers, mountains, and land features in the United States with a Google Interactive activity.
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Labeling the Continents and Oceans Worksheets
Turn geography into a fun and educational learning experience by using our free Continents and Oceans worksheets!
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13 Colonies Map — Labeled
Build understanding of Colonial America with a labeled 13 colonies map for the classroom.
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U.S. Mountains and Rivers Worksheets
Locate rivers and mountains on a U.S. physical map with two labeling worksheets.
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World Continents Brochure Template
Replace your continents worksheets with a printable continents brochure project.
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The Ring of Fire Poster and Worksheet Pack
Learn all about earthquakes and volcanoes with a printable Ring of Fire Worksheet and Poster Pack.
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Blank Map of North America
Grab a blank map of North America created by teachers for your lesson plans. Available in Google Slides or as a printable PDF, it's packed with possibility!
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Blank Map of Europe Template (Printable & Digital)
Get a printable & digital blank map of Europe for your continent and oceans lessons!
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Map of the World - Labeling Activity
Discover and label the world's continents and oceans with this blank map of the world.
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Printable Time Zone World Map
A poster to display in the classroom when locating the different time zones of the world.
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Map Reading for Kids - Primary Map Skills Instructional Slide Deck
Teach of the components of a map with an instructional slide deck for first grade.
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Reading a Map Grid Worksheet
Develop elementary grade map skills with a coordinate grid worksheet.
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13 Colonies Map Labeling Worksheet
Locate and identify the 13 original colonies of the United States with a map labeling worksheet.
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Maps and Globes Vocabulary Picture Puzzles
Make your geography lessons more fun with a set of map and globe picture puzzles.
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Landforms of the World - Brochure Template
Add to your bank of landform project ideas with a free Landform Research Brochure.
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Me on the Map - Map Elements Presentation
Teach the components of a map with a map elements teaching presentation.
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Elements of a Map Match-up Activity
Answer the question "What are the key elements of a map?" with a map element matching activity.
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Map Elements Worksheet
Apply knowledge of the components of a map to this map elements worksheet.
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Treasure Island - Mapping Skills Worksheet
Put mapping skills into practice by creating a map of a treasure island!
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Latitude and Longitude Banners
Latitude and longitude banners to display in the classroom when studying geography.
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Compass Points Worksheet
A worksheet showing the 8 major compass points.
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Features of Maps Posters - B.O.L.T.S.S
Explore the features of maps using this set of colorful classroom posters.
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Latitude and Longitude Poster
Use this educational poster when students are learning about geographical coordinates, latitude and longitude.
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Ye Olde Geometry Town Project
Build a charming medieval town with our Ye Olde Geometry Town project, designed to give your students engaging hands-on practice with multiple geometry and social studies standards.