Friday, November 21, 2008

TODAY'S HOMESCHOOL FREEBIE IS...GEOGRAPHY ...A WHOLE LOT OF GEOGRAPHY!

TODAY'S HOMESCHOOL FREEBIE IS...

A huge list of Geography sites that I found in my drafts file. I don't remember when or even where I got the list but I'm glad to have it! The links lead to so many geographic sites that I had information overload. There are too many to explain. All I can say is have a ball learning and being fascinated with information you never knew.

HAPPY FREE GEOGRAPHY!



50 States
Everything you need to complete a US State report...



Social Studies, Geography, History, Unit Study, Tutorial Pike Street Industries 6-14
A Model of Seed Dispersal
In this lesson, students will learn about one particular method of seed dispersal, through foods that animals eat...



Biology, Geography, Animals, Earth Science, Geography, Simulation, Tutorial, Tutorial PBS 11-16
A Stitch in Time
In this lesson, students will examine Senegalese sayings and proverbs, and compare them to American sayings....



Social Studies, Geography, Tutorial, Unit Study Peace Corps 11-15
A View from the Top
In this lesson, students meet Amelia the Pigeon and are introduced to the idea of aerial photography...



Social Studies, Science, Photography, Geography, Technology, Online Interactive, Tutorial, Unit Study Microsoft 5-11
Africa
This website is co-produced by PBS Nature and National Geographic. See Africa as never before!..



Geography, Online Interactive, Virtual Tour PBS 6-18
Africa - What do you know?
This lesson has students practice basic map skills while reviewing the location and physical features of Africa and Senegal...



Geography, Social Studies, History, Simulation, Tutorial, Unit Study Peace Corps 8-11
Alike and Different: The Middle East and the United States
Examine the similarities and differences between the Middle East and your own city, state, and country...



Geography, Online Interactive, Tutorial National Geographic 8-11
America's Stories
The Library of Congress presents the stories of America's past...
Social Studies, Geography, History, Reference, Unit Study, Tutorial, Virtual Tour Library of Congress 3-18
American Experience: Mount Rushmore
Explore the history, cost and personalities associated with Mount Rushmore National Memorial, create an inscription to explain it and describe Native ...



History, Economics, Geography, Civics, Simulation, Tutorial, Unit Study PBS 10-18
Around the World Calendar
In this project, students explore the famous landmarks or monuments of countries around the world. They discuss how those landmarks represent the cult...



Social Studies, History, Geography, Language Arts, Technology, Online Interactive, Tutorial, Virtual Tour Microsoft 11-14
Broom Forest
In this lesson, students will better understand that the environmental factors of an area affect a species's characteristics over time...



Geography, Social Studies, Science, Earth Science, Geology, Simulation, Tutorial, Tutorial PBS 10-15
Charting Countries of the World
Research countries & create a comparison chart...



Geography, Math, Tutorial, Unit Study National Geographic 8-11
CIA - The World Factbook
Find facts, country information, flags, maps and more on any country in the world...



Reference, Social Studies, Geography, Tutorial, Online Interactive Central Intelligence Agency 3-18
Conquistadors: Step by Step
Conquistadors Online Learning Adventure...



Writing, Social Studies, History, Language, Geography, Online Interactive, Tutorial PBS 10-18
Contour Maps With DOGSTAILS
Craft mountains from clay and create topographic maps...



Geography, Simulation, Tutorial National Geographic 8-11
Current Events
This website from textbook publisher McDougal Little Company that provides free, interactive, multi-media current events reports for students...



History, Geography, Economics, Online Interactive McDougal Littell 10-18
Daily Life in the Middle East
Focus on the people and daily life in Iraq...



Geography, Social Studies, Writing, Tutorial, Simulation, Unit Study National Geographic 14-18
Do You Know the Story of Pomp?
This lesson is a great supplement to any study of explorers, Lewis and Clark. Students will read about Pomp, the infant son of Sacagawea, who also too...



Social Studies, History, Geography, Language Arts, Technology, Online Interactive, Tutorial Microsoft 11-14
Don't Be Fooled by a Photograph
View digitally altered images & determine fact vs. fiction...



Photography, Writing, Geography, Science, Online Interactive, Unit Study National Geographic 11-14
Earth Day
A Lesson Plan for Earth Day everyday...



Earth Science, Science, Holidays, Geography, Social Studies, Tutorial, Unit Study, Simulation National Geographic 8-11
Echoes: What Animals Can Teach Scientists
Use echolocation and sonar to investigate the deep-sea...



Animals, Earth Science, Geography, Science, Simulation, Tutorial, Unit Study National Geographic 5-8
Edible Geography
Make a physical map of your state that is EDIBLE!...



Geography, Holidays, Lesson Plan Educator's Reference Desk All
Engaging Social Sciences Games and Much More
This website that provides a free sampling of curriculum-based entertainment in the form of educational games that were designed for Discovery Educati...



History, Geography, Online Interactive NDi Media 9-18
Estuaries: Finding the Balance
Learn about the effects of growth on our natural resources...



Geography, Biology, Economics, Tutorial, Unit Study, Simulation National Geographic 14-18
Fast Food Around the World
Plan a fast-food restaurant for another country...



Economics, Geography, Social Studies, Health, Simulation, Tutorial, Unit Study National Geographic 11-14
Free Educational Video Virtual Field Trips
OpenRoad.TV was founded by television personality, Doug McConnell, who has been the host of a San Francisco-based television program called "Bay Area ...



Geography, Virtual Tour OpenRoad.TV All
Freshwater Fred's Lending Library
Free lending library of educational videos, software, and curriculum for Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin...



Reference, Science, History, Geography, Art, Simulation Freshwater Fred's Lending Library 3-18
Fun Geography IQ Challenge
This website offers a series of fun, "Traveler IQ Challenges" that will help you learn where cities and countries are located on a world map and much ...



Geography, Online Interactive, Drill & Practice TravelPod 9-18
Geo Bee
Play the Geo Bee Quiz...



Geography, Online Interactive National Geographic 8-18
Geography Quiz
Take this online quiz to find out how well you know the world...



Geography, Social Studies, Online Interactive National Geographic 9-18
Giants of the Century
Students will identify key figures in 20th century progress and then document the life and times of each in a searchable database...



Geography, Language Arts, Writing, Social Studies, Technology, Online Interactive, Tutorial, Unit Study Microsoft 13-18
Globalization Comes to the Table
Students explore globalization by researching the issues surrounding one of several controversies involving food, then grappling with those issues in ...



Geography, Social Studies, Writing, Language Arts, Technology, Online Interactive, Tutorial, Unit Study Microsoft 13-18
History and Cultures Project
U.S. History Image Database...



History, Reference, Art, Geography, Online Interactive University of California, Davis 11-18
History Reading Books, Timelines, Maps & More!
Member Carol Henderson emailed us about A Book In Time ---a FREE listing of history books for children to read, maps, timelines, and more......



Geography, History, Social Studies, Reference, Reading A Book In Time 5-18
Iditarod - The Huskies!
Students calculate the amount of dog food needed for the Iditarod sled race and figure the rations per dog per day...



Math, Social Studies, Geography, Animals, Simulation, Tutorial PBS 8-12
Interactive Geography Games


Did you know that a National Geographic-Roper survey shows half of young Americans can't locate world powers like Japan and India? Twenty percent can'...




Geography, Online Interactive
My Wonderful World 6-18
Interactive US States Game
Play this interactive US States Game - Can you identify all of the states?...



Geography, Social Studies, Reference, Online Interactive Jayzee Bear 7-18
Interrelationships in the Rainforest
Students will research a plant or animal from the rainforest and understand the different layers of the rainforest...



Art, Biology, Animals, Earth Science, Geography, Tutorial, Unit Study PBS 10-15
Latitude & Longitude
Introduction to latitude and longitude using outline maps...



Geography, Math, Earth Science, Tutorial National Geographic 5.6.7.8-5.6.7.8
Latitude, Longitude, & Mapmaking
Use latitude & longitude to create maps on the computer...



Geography, Social Studies, Online Interactive, Tutorial National Geographic 11-14
Life Along the Ring of Fire
Students gain an understanding of the geological forces that create the Ring of Fire and its effect on distinct cultures...



Geography, Science, Earth Science, Language Arts, Technology, Online Interactive, Tutorial, Unit Study Microsoft 11-14
Lighting Up the Sea
Simulation & exploration of bioluminescence marine animals...



Animals, Geography, Earth Science, Science, Simulation, Tutorial, Unit Study National Geographic 8-11
Lost Elephants of Timbuktu
Track an elusive herd of elephants across the deserts of Mali...



Animals, Geography, Science, Online Interactive, Simulation Animal Planet 12-18
Map Mania
Explore cultures, and locate & print maps of cities or countries...



Geography, History, Online Interactive, Tutorial, Unit Study National Geographic 6-18
Map Projections
Be a cartographer & understand when & why to use different types of maps...



Geography, Earth Science, Simulation, Tutorial National Geographic 14-18
Map Reading in the 21st Century
In the tutorials students will use MapPoint tools to create hands-on learning experiences for understanding the relevance of maps, both past and prese...



Geography, Social Studies, Language Arts, Technology, Online Interactive, Tutorial, Unit Study Microsoft 5-18
Maps That Teach: U.S. & World Geography
Can you point to Zimbabwe on a map of Africa? Can you find the Spice Islands? If you use today's website, you can! This website is one of the best map...



Geography, Educational Games, Online Interactive, Drill & Practice Owl & Mouse Educational Software 6-11
My Wonderful World
Led by National Geographic, My Wonderful World is dedicated to teaching kids, parents, and educators about geography....



Geography, Online Interactive, Simulation National Geographic 3-18
Oil & Water in the Middle East
Explore the roles of oil and water in the Middle East with mapping, satellite imagery, and research...



Geology, Geography, Tutorial National Geographic 11-14
Old Sturbridge Village History Learning Lab
The Old Sturbridge Village History Learning Laboratory is a comprehensive selection of resources and curriculum about early New England Life...
History, Social Studies, Geography, Reference, Tutorial, Unit Study, Simulation Old Sturbridge, Inc. 3-18

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