National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Peru
Welcome to Peru! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Human Geography: Industry and Development
Comprehensive AP Human Geo learning module explains industrialization and development as two separate entities and examines the benefits and consequences of industry in developing countries.
Washington State University
Washington State University: Ask Dr. Universe: How Did the First Drop of Water Ever Happen on Earth?
Website addressing earth science questions from students in a letter column format. Here, a student asks about the first drop of water and Dr. Universe attempts to answer.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Ireland
Welcome to Ireland! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Jamaica
Welcome to Jamaica! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Portugal
Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included. Adobe Flash Required.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Iran
Welcome to Iran! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
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National Geographic Kids: Laos
Welcome to Laos! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Nigeria
Welcome to Nigeria! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
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National Geographic Kids: South Korea
Welcome to South Korea ! Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Vietnam
Follow this interactive overview of the country's history, geography, people, government, nature, and more. A map and video are included.
Middle East Policy Council
Mepc: Teach Mideast: Comparing Maps of the Middle East
A lesson plan to explore the Middle East region via maps and classroom discussion to better understand the Middle East. An Internet connection is needed to utilize the links provided.
Other
Ordnance Survey: Mapzone: Geography
Take a look outside, at the landscape. Explore the world, the features of the earth, the impact of weather on the earth through this resource. Discover weather, climate, glaciation, rivers, and urban development.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Who Can Make the Best Coordinate System?
Students learn about coordinate systems in general by considering questions concerning what it is that the systems are expected do, and who decided how they look. They attempt to make their own coordinate systems using a common area...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: What's Wrong With the Coordinates at the North Pole?
Students complete a self-guided exercise in worksheet format combined with Google Earth that helps them explore practical and observable differences between different projection and coordinate systems. The activity improves their skills...
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Geographic Alliance of Iowa
Although the site offers the usual organizational information, teachers will find its lesson plans, learning activities, quizzes, and resource links valuable.
Other
Physical Geography: Glossary of Terms
Teachers who are looking for a complete course study in physical geography need this site. It is very well organized and colorfully designed. It contains an online glossary, study guides, links, clip art, maps etc.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Peru
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Peru. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Geological Survey
The U.S. Geological Survey reports on the latest news affecting the earth today, as well as providing a wealth of data, reports, and information.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Saint Pierre and Miquelon
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Saint Peirre. The content covers the French territory's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Teaching Geography
An eight-part professional development workshop for 7th-12th grade teachers.
Google
Google Earth Explore, Search and Discover
Find a specific location in the world. View exotic locations, famous buildings, and even your own home! See the terrain and buildings in 3D. Search for restaurants, hotels, parks and schools within a certain area.
Crayola
Crayola: Birth of Islands (Lesson Plan)
This site is a lesson plan that incorporates language arts, social studies, science, and art. After studying islands, and how they're formed, students create their own models using clay. Also provides resources and adaptations. (To...
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National Geographic in Russian
National Geographic website in Russian. Enjoy articles, photographs, and more from this leading source of world geographic news.