Here's a social studies activity to help your middle-school or high-school teenager better understand how contour maps work using only the back of her hand.

Kids put their geography knowledge to the test in this balloon volley game inspired by the Dr. Seuss book "Oh the Places You'll Go".

Liven up your sixth grader's study of world geography with these three fun challenges.

Here is a hands-on activity to help third graders understand the four points of a compass...and how we use them to get around.

Car cluttered with old maps now that you've adopted GPS technology? Upcycle them in this fun geography craft.

When it comes to helping your third grader manage a school backpack, small steps now bring big payoffs later.

Choose a destination and "race" your way there! This activity is a great for charting progress and motivation.

Spark your child's interest in international sporting events by creating a banner of world flags.

This activity with add some fun and education to long car trips. Perfect for family vacations!

Next time you're headed out on the road with your fourth grader, try this alphabet-geography game that the whole family can play.

Help your third grader learn time zones with this fun map activity!

Practice early social studies skills and get your child excited about the new school year with this fun activity.

Help your kids map the "global footprint" of your family's grocery cart by investigating how far your food travels before landing on your dinner table.

Create a compass rose from sidewalk chalk in this summer geography project!

Expand your child's geographic awareness with these fun and easy map lessons.

How can your child learn about nations during the Olympics? By adopting 5 teams as his own! Here's how.

Challenge your fourth grader to try to recreate the geography of her state using just flour, salt, and water.