Thomas Teaching Tools

Students will study Asian geography by learning the countries, major bodies of water, and important cities of East and Southeast Asia. Includes: ~ Outline map activity with list of countries and major bodies of water (includes two answer keys - one with the names written out and another with numbers that match the student list) ~ Outline map activity with list of important cities (includes two answer keys - one with the names written out and another with numbers that match the student list) ~

Africa Political Map Unit This geography unit is intended for use in middle or high school. Students are required to learn all the countries of Africa using three separate maps: Northern Africa, Southern Africa, and the entire continent of Africa. Bundle and save! Get both this product and the Africa: Physical Map Unit and save money: Africa Map Unit BundleAfrica: Political Map Unit Includes: ~ 3 outline political map activities with lists of countries & answer keys for each map (Northern, S

Students (individuals or groups) can research any country and answer the questions related to the five themes of geography. The assignment comes in 3 different formats so you can choose the one that best fits your classroom environment. It can be used as a stand-alone assignment or as the basis for a country project. Students will need access to the internet and/or library resources to complete this assignment. These resources are not editable, so please contact me via email for customizatio

Continents and Oceans: Outline Maps and Assessments This geography packet can be used from upper elementary to high school. This is a great addition to any social studies classroom. It includes four different versions to fit your teaching preferences and standards: ~ Standard or traditionally accepted 7 continents and 4 oceans ~ Southern Ocean version with 7 continents and 5 oceans ~ Eurasia version with 6 continents and 4 oceans ~ Eurasia and Southern Ocean version with 6 continents and 5 oce

Middle East Political Map Unit: Outline Maps and Assessments This geography unit is intended for use in grades 6-12. This is a great addition to any study of world history, geography, or current events. The maps cover the generally accepted countries of the Middle East (or Near East), the major cities, and the major bodies of water surrounding the region. Includes: ~ 2 versions of the outline maps (countries and bodies of water AND major cities and countries) ~ 2 matching map assessments that

Thanksgiving Webquest: Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation and Sarah Josepha Hale BUNDLE & SAVE!!! This product is included in my Thanksgiving Bundle of Primary Sources and Webquests! Using this internet activity, students will learn about the influence Sarah Josepha Hale had on Abraham Lincoln's decision to declare the last day of every November a national day of Thanksgiving in the United States. Students will use a History.com article to answer the questions. Students can follow the

Students will study Asian geography by learning the countries, major bodies of water, and important cities of Central and Southern Asia. Includes: ~ Outline map activity with list of countries, important cities, and major bodies of water (includes two answer keys - one with the names written out and another with numbers that match the student list) ~ Map assessment with answer key ~ Planning suggestions and teaching tips Covers the following countries: ~ Russia ~ Kazakhstan ~ Uzbekistan ~ Kyrg

South America Political Map Unit This geography unit is intended for use in upper elementary, middle school, or high school. This is a great addition to any study of world history, geography, or even Spanish language studies. Students are required to learn the countries, territories, and major cities of South America. Includes: ~ South America outline map activity (countries/territories only) ~ South America outline map activity (countries/territories and major cities) ~ Matching map tests f

United States Geography: Outline Map and Assessment (States only) This geography unit is intended for use in upper elementary, middle school, or high school. This is a great addition to any study of US history or geography. Students are required to learn the locations of all 50 states. Bundle and save! This product is also part of the States and Capitals Map and Assessment Bundle! Includes: ~ United States outline map activity (states only) ~ Matching map assessment (2 versions of the same

United States Geography: Match the State to its Shape Activity Pages These activity pages cover all 50 states and capitals (10 per page, 5 pages total plus answer keys) and make a great addition to any study of US history and/or geography. There are NUMEROUS ways you could use these worksheets depending on age and ability (bell ringers or short quizzes the days leading up to a map test, class review games, etc.). On each page, students are instructed to match up the state with its shape and the

ISRAEL: THE ROYAL TOUR, hosted by Seth Greenberg and Benjamin Netanyahu, is a PBS video that provides a fascinating look at the nation of Israel. Given the recent news coverage of Netanyahu (Israeli elections, Iran nuclear talks, speaking in Congress, Palestinian crisis, etc.), this video is a fun way to give students a better understanding of not only the nation of Israel and its history, but also of the man at the forefront of most Israeli news worldwide. Check your streaming video accounts b

Thanksgiving resource! George Washington's National Thanksgiving Proclamation of 1789 BUNDLE & SAVE!!! This product is included in my Thanksgiving Bundle of Primary Sources and Webquests! This primary source analysis activity is intended for use at the middle school or high school levels. Brief background information is provided to help students better understand the context of the source. After students read the text, they will define vocabulary terms in the context of the reading before ans

Plymouth Colony and the First Thanksgiving: Primary Source Analysis and Webquest BUNDLE & SAVE!!! This product is included in my Thanksgiving Bundle of Primary Sources and Webquests! This primary source analysis and webquest activity is intended for use at the middle school or high school levels. Brief background information and vocabulary are provided for each source to help students better understand the context. This activity would work well as either an independent or group assignment. In

Balkan Peninsula: Outline Maps and Assessments This geography unit is intended for use in grades 6-12. This is a great addition to any study of European or world history and geography. The maps cover all of the countries in the Balkans, the major cities, and the major bodies of water surrounding the peninsula. Includes: ~ 2 versions of the outline maps (countries & bodies of water OR countries, bodies of water, & major cities) ~ 2 matching map assessments that cover both map versions ~ 2 w

United States Geography: Capitals Assessments Pack This geography unit is intended for use in upper elementary, middle school, or high school. It's a great addition to any study of US history or geography. There are a total of 5 assessments in this package so you can find the one that best suits your classroom needs. Bundle and save! This product is also part of the States and Capitals Map and Assessment Bundle! This product Includes: ~ States and capitals activity where students have to fil

Squanto Webquest This webquest activity is intended for use at the middle school or high school levels. Students will use a biography.com article to answer the questions about Squanto, what we know about his life, and his interaction with the Pilgrims at Plymouth Colony. Students can follow the QR code to pull up the website with a tablet or smart phone or type out the address in the browser window. This activity would work well as either an independent or group assignment. Included: ~ Full-pa

As a teacher, you'll never have enough planning time each week! Increase your productivity during those crucial times with these planning sheets. The background design is a Greek Key pattern. Numerous color options are included for printing, so you can pick colors to match your classroom theme, your favorite team’s colors, or whatever suits you or your printer. My personal favorite is the gray background. It’s simple and classic and does not require a color printer. File Includes (PDF):

These handy little to-do lists are great for home or work! The background design is a Greek Key pattern. Numerous color options are included for printing, so you can pick colors to match your classroom theme, your favorite team’s colors, or whatever suits you or your printer. My personal favorite is the gray background. It’s simple and classic and does not require a color printer. File Includes: Weekly to-do lists in 8 color options (red, aqua, green, black, gray, orange, purple, & pink)