Curated OER
Greece: The Landscape
Learners work in small groups to create a topographic map of Greece. They must include labeled line drawings of bordering countries and bodies of water. Students use salt and flour clay to make Greece three dimensional, showing the many...
Curated OER
What and Where is Puerto Rico?
Learners explore Puerto Rico. They create K-W-L charts of their prior knowledge of Puerto Rico and observe maps of Puerto Rico. They code the map for measurements and land and water forms. They explore websites to gain background on...
Curated OER
Local Customs of Southeast Asian Countries
Students examine the cultural nuances of insular countries in southeast Asia. They perform skits demonstrating local customs of the countries examined, including greetings, visiting, business, drinking, and gift giving.
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Other
Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'Archipelago' Teaching Guide [Pdf]
"Archipelago", a novel by David Ward set in the Queen Charlotte Islands in British Columbia, follows a boy who is transported to prehistoric times and must learn to survive there. This extensive teacher's guide includes chapter summaries...
Other
Islands
Use site to learn all about islands and how they are formed. When you are done, take the islands quiz to test your knowledge.
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Northern Arctic
A brief, concise description of the chain of islands that form most of the archipelago north of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. It includes an excellent collection of images of the landscape as well as those of animals and birds...
Geographic
Photius: Bahrain Geography and Population
Read about Bahrain's topography. Made up of several islands, you can find out how the country is connected by causeways from one island to the next.
PBS
Garden of Eden: Seychelles
This interactive site on Seychelles discusses species diversity and much more! Learn all about how an island forms, how supercontinents divide, and why this atoll boasts both giant and miniature forms of species.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Solomon Islands: Geography
A discussion of the physical environment of Solomon Islands including the names of the major islands, climate, terrain, and vegetation. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Indonesia
Interesting reference guide that takes you on a virtual trip to Indonesia. Background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: American Samoa
Offers a country profile and travel guide to American Samoa, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, tourism, population, news, government,...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Faroe Islands
The BBC presents a general overview on the Faroe Islands, an autonomous region of Denmark. Provides historical, geographical, and cultural facts, information on political leaders and the news media, and a timeline of key events.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Great Basin National Park Nevada: Glaciers/glacial Features
Ten thousand years ago this park had glaciers. What happened to them? How did they affect the landscape? Click on this site and find out.
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Galapagos Islands
Featured is an overview of the geography, environment, and history of the Galapagos Islands which are a province of Ecuador. Includes photographs.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Cape Verde: Geography
A brief but informative look at the geography and climate of the volcanic islands that make up the Cape Verde archipelago. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Malta: Geography
A listing of the various aspects of Liechtenstein's physical environment, including climate, terrain, natural resources, and land use. From the CIA World Fact Book.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Seychelles: Geography
A description of the climate and terrain of the the islands that make up the country of Seychelles. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.