MAP LAB FAVORITEGrades 4–10 · Bundle
Types of Maps
Students learn to recognize, read, and compare five common map types.
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01Geography & Map Skills
Map Lab
Hands-on geography resources for coordinates, latitude and longitude, compass directions, map scale, map types, time zones, and world cultures.
02History, Government & Civics
Civic Archive
Clear, classroom-ready readings and activities that help upper-elementary students investigate American history, government, and civic life.
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Differentiated passages, classic literature, comprehension work, vocabulary practice, and complete novel studies for elementary readers.
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Aesop’s Fables
Mixed-level readers explore the same ten classic fables at an accessible challenge level.
TEACHER FAVORITEGrades 3–5 · Activity
Coordinate Grid Map
Students build confidence reading, plotting, and navigating an alphanumeric coordinate grid.
COMPLETE BUNDLEGrades 2–5 · Bundle
Mapping Made Easy
Students practice the core map-reading skills they need to navigate maps independently.
CIVIC ARCHIVEGrades 4–6 · Bundle
Government & Civics
Students understand the systems, documents, and civic responsibilities at the heart of U.S. government.
WORLD TOURGrades 6–12 · Bundle
World Geography Hunts
Students investigate the geography and culture of every inhabited continent through active research.
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Map Legend & Key
Students learn how map symbols work by inventing and applying a legend of their own.
FreePreK–Grade 3 · Worksheet
Compass Rose
Young learners identify and apply cardinal and intermediate directions.
FreeGrades 4–6 · Puzzles
Revolution Puzzles
Students reinforce key American Revolution people, events, and vocabulary through two familiar puzzles.
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