[ For Teachers ] - Free Geography Lesson Plans - online teaching/online education

Collection of links to free Geography lessons covering a wide range of teacher topics

.. more pages of free geography lesson plan links ..

classroom lesson plan

description

Free Geography Lesson Plans

Online animation helps pupils to gain an understanding of the water cycle.
Science lesson also provides limited sample questions at the end of the topic.

THE WATER CYCLE

Explains and describes the different processes making up the water cycle.
Explains that through the water cycle, water is being recycled over and over again.
Explains that the sun heats up the water of the oceans, rivers and lakes, changing it into water vapor. This water vapour evaporates into the air.
Explains that that plants lose water vapour during transpiration.
Explains that water vapour cools and changes into tiny droplets that form a cloud. This is called condensation.
Explains when there is too much water in the could, droplets join together to form rain. This is called precipitation.
Explains the rain water seeps into the ground to become groundwater. Groundwater is the water found under the surface of the earth.
Explains the cycle is never ending. Water keeps moving and changing from a solid to a liquid to a gas, over and over again.

Useful for teachers of science/geography/living environment/earth science

link to free geography school lesson plans - http://lgfl.skoool.co.uk/content/primary/science/watercycle/index.html

[1st/2nd]	[3rd/4th]	5th grade	6th grade	[7th/8th]	[ks1/ks2]
[p1/p2]	[p3/p4]	[p5/p6]	P7	[s1/s2]	Ks3
[i/ii]

More Free geography lesson plans

Free Geography Lesson Plans

Collection of links to online resources useful for lessons/ideas/activities for Orienteering/Geo-Caching (Geography).

TIME, DATE AND SITE COORDINATES: A GUIDE TO GEO-CACHING

THE HISTORY

History of Geocaching - The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site
Geocaching GPS Games History - All about how geocaching originated
Short History of Geocaching - A timeline describing each event that allowed geocaching to progress
The First 100 Geocaches - The first 100 geocaches ever placed are listed on this site
Letterboxing - Similar to geocaching, another way to hit the trails and hunt for treasure
Geocaching History in North Dakota-North Dakota State Parks' geocaching guide

WHAT IS GEO-CACHING

Geocaching With Garmin - Popular GPS device's page about geocaching
NaviCache - A popular online community with pages of info about geocaching
Groundspeak-Another popular online community with forums and links to useful geocaching websites
Geocaching Provides Hobby - An article from the Tennessee Journalist
Geocaching Webquest - Learn about the GPS and the game of geocaching
High-Tech Hide-and-Seek-Basic introduction to geocaching by the NYS Dept of Environmental Conservation
Geocaching in California-The State of California's guide to geocaching

GEO-CACHE TYPES

Geocaching Info - Information about geocaching including types of geocaches
Hobby Cache - Information about the different types of geocaches used
Geocache Containers - Page with information about all the popular types of containers used in geocaching
GeoCacheGirls.com - Explanation of what to put in a cache and what various caches might look like

IMPORTANT TERMS TO KNOW

High Tech Treasure Hunt - Article from the University of Iowa with some important terms to know in geocaching
Geocaching Glossary - Important words and phrases used in geocaching communities
Geocaching University - A glossary of geocaching terms
Geocaching Terms - Popular words used when geocaching

GEO-CACHING ORGANIZATIONS

Geocache Alaska A geocaching group based in Alaska
Geocaching Resource of Arizona - The geocaching group based in Arizona
Florida Geocaching Association - A group of geocachers based in sunny Florida
GPS Hawaii - Webspace for geocachers and GPS enthusiasts in Hawaii
CIGA - The website of the Central Illinois Geocaching Association
Geocachers of Kentucky - A geocaching group based in Kentucky
Michigan Geocaching Organization - Michigan based geocaching association
South Jersey Cachers - A geocaching association based in southern New Jersey

HOW TO HIDE A GEO-CACHE

Beginner's Guide-A step by step plan for geocaching
Things To Do:Geocaching-Information about geocaching from South Dakota Game Fish and Parks
How To Hide Your First Cache-Step by step guide to placing your first cache
Environment Canada-Guidelines for hiding a geocache
Geocaching With Kids-A PBS production for kids about geocaching
Guidelines for Hiding-In depth article about the do's and don'ts of hiding a geocache

TIPS FOR BUYING A GPS

Geocache Navigator - All about using a GPS application on a cell phone
EasyGPS - Site with free GPS software to transfer waypoints, routes and tracks from computer to GPS
The GPS Exchange Format - Resources for GPX, the format for transferring GPS data
GPS Receiver Information - Website with many links and resources for GPS information
WAAS - a special receiver on GPS devices that have very excellent accuracy

HIKING SAFETY

Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac Info - Helpful information about poisonous plants found in the woods
Sirius Wilderness Medicine - a Canadian organization specializing in first aid courses and products

CACHE IN, TRASH OUT

CITO - Geocaching organization committed to improving the environment
Leave No Trace Canada - An organization in Canada that emphasizes the importance of outdoor ethics
Tread Lightly - A non profit organization that promotes responsible outdoor recreation
ParkFriendly.net - The home of environmentally friendly geocaching
American Trails - Largest online trails resource for trails and greenways

GEO-CACHING LAWS/PROBLEMS TO BE AWARE OF

Geocachers Encouraged To Tread Lightly-Press release offering tips for responsible geocaching
Environmental Impacts of Geocaching-Paper by Brendon Patubo explaining the impact on nature associated with geocaching activities
Before You Seek A Geocache-A page providing tips on searching for a geocache and common courtesies to be aware of
NYS Parks Guidelines-Geocaching rules specifically for NYS but also contains important general politeness guidelines for all geocachers

Useful for teachers of Geography/Orienteering.

Although the top level domain for this site is a free dating site the Geo-Caching/Geography links are valid and useful.

link to free geography school lesson plans - http://www.datehookup.com/content-time,-date-and-site-coordinates-a-guide-to-geocaching.htm