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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Continent of Europe - Mini-Book
Explore the wonders and delights of the continent of Europe with this informative printable mini-book.
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Reading a Map Grid Worksheet
Develop elementary grade map skills with a coordinate grid worksheet.
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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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Landforms of the World - Brochure Template
Add to your bank of landform project ideas with a free Landform Research Brochure.
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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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The Great State Of... State Research Template
A free template for students to identify important aspects of their state.
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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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Community Giant Coloring Page and Map Skills Worksheet
An activity to practice map skills using a giant map of a community.
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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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Continents and Oceans Worksheet
A worksheet to practice identifying the 7 continents and 5 oceans.
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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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Deciduous Forest Biome Slide Deck
An 11-slide editable PowerPoint to use in the classroom when learning about deciduous forests.
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Major U.S. Landform Interactive Research Guide
Research and record facts and details about the different major mountains, rivers, lakes, and other landmarks in the U.S. with an interactive research guide.
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Using Coordinate Grids-Map Skills Worksheets
A set of 13 worksheets to help teach map skills to students.
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Texas Map Symbols Worksheet
Use a map key and symbols to identify and name land features, cities, and regions of Texas with a worksheet.
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U.S. Mountain and River Interactive Clip Cards
Identify the major rivers and mountains in the United States with a set of Google Slides interactive clip cards.
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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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U.S. Mountain and River Exit Tickets
Assess your students’ knowledge of the major rivers and mountains in the United States with a set of exit tickets.
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Labeling Texas Regions Worksheet
Supplement your Texas Social Studies curriculum with a region of Texas map labeling worksheet.
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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.