In this comprehension and geography worksheet, students read an article about the Caspian Sea, identifying where it is located and what countries surround it. Then they describe three parts of the sea, what are tributaries, and how many...

Topographic, political, and satellite maps establish the world of the Middle East for your class- a land about which they have heard quite a lot, but might not really understand. This presentation would be a good introduction into a unit...

In this geography worksheet, students will read 4 interesting United States geography facts and 19 fascinating world geography facts.

In this geography activity, students answer short answer questions about the geography all over the world. Students complete 10 short answer questions.

In this ESL activity, learners answer 10 multiple-choice questions about a variety of topics. For example, "What is the highest mountain in the world?"

For this Vikings worksheet, students read about the Vikings and the Viking Age and then answer the 15 questions in the packet. The answers are on the last page.

In this energy alternatives and conservation worksheet, students research the topic, answer 3 questions, then complete a 4 step plan to create a print or digital project.  This page has numerous links to web resources.

Students investigate the affect of non-native species on Pacific Salmon. In this non-native species and Pacific Salmon lesson, students participate in a competition and habitat loss game. They play the game in groups, while answering...

In this online interactive geography quiz activity, students respond to 15 identification questions regarding major world lakes.

In this the Persian empire worksheet, students read a two page passage about Persia, then answer 5 multiple choice and 7 short answer questions requiring research about the topic.

In this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 10 fill in the blank and short answer questions about Russia's geography.

Students examine what Eratosthenes is and the history behind him.  In this earth lesson students complete a hands on activity to repeat Eratosthenes' experiment.

In this world geography worksheet, students answer several questions based on world geography and landmarks. Students answer 10 multiple choice questions.

Students experiment with water density, temperature and salinity. In this water lesson, students observe how the coldest water sinks to the bottom of a test tube, and how saltwater sinks in comparison to freshwater.

In this English worksheet, students read "UN Suspends International Trade in Caviar," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

An in-depth account of the role of the Royal British Navy during the Russian Civil War, 1918-1920. Provides a complete listing of ships and other units that were involved.

On this map you can see the republics of the Caucasus, tiny compared to their neighbors in Central Asia, nestled between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea.

The countries of central Asia are shown on this map from the United Nations. It also shows the major rivers and cities.

This interesting site talks about the natural resources in Azerbaijan. Read about this country's oil and natural gas reserves and the importance of these to the economy and politics.

This relief map of Turkmenistan from the Perry Castaneda collection shows the topography of the country along with its bodies of water.

A great map showing the physical features of Iran. See how it is bordered by mountains. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.

A relief map of Azerbaijan from the Perry-Castaneda collection. You can easily see the bodies of water and mountainous regions.

This illustrated website features facts about lakes and ponds and their special place in geography, natural history, and as a biome.

On this site investigate the geography of the world's lakes such as Baikal, the Great Lakes, and the Caspian Sea.