Web Directory

» 2000 National Geographic Bee @ nationalgeographic.com
   Ten of the nation's top geography students squared off against each other in a contest, vying for the top prize of a $25,000 college scholarship. This event was hosted by Jeopardy's Alex Trabek.
   http://www.nationalgeographic.com/events/00/bee/

» Africa Map Puzzle
   Requires Windows 3.1, 95 or 98. Free download.
   http://www.yourchildlearns.com/puzzle_afr.htm

» Alaska Native Studies Curriculum and Teacher Development
   Resources and curriculum - history of Alaska Native education, ANCSA, reindeer herding, and Inupiaq language materials.
   http://www.alaskool.org/

» Canadian Geographic
   Online version of the popular magazine.
   http://www.cangeo.ca/

» Drive Around the World: Education Site
   Lesson plans about culture and understanding how United States citizens fit in the global universe. Based on the road trip, which was created to raise funds to help cure Parkinson's disease.
   http://www.drivearoundtheworld.com/education/teacher.htm

» GeoNet - Geographical Resources
   Includes downloadable teacher resources, Key Stage 3 and GCSE helps, case studies, and links.
   http://www.bennett.karoo.net/

» GeoNetGame
   Online geography game for students grades 4 and above; includes teachers' guide.
   http://www.eduplace.com/geonet/

» GeoResources
   Aims to provide a wide range of catalogued and tested links for Geography students at Keystage 3, GCSE and 'A' Level. It also has a new Virtual Fieldwork section.
   http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~drayner/index.htm

» Geography Pages
   Key Stage 3, GCSE and AS/A2 resources for UK based teachers, and elsewhere. Links, lesson plans and a research project. Produced by teacher from Norfolk.
   http://www.geographypages.co.uk

» Geography USA: A Virtual Textbook
   An entire U.S. geography textbook with hot-links to related web pages and graphics. By Alan A. Law.
   http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~alew/ustxtwlc.html

» Geography at Formby High School
   Home page for the Geography Department. Includes class information and geography links for students.
   http://members.tripod.com/fhsgeography/

» Interactive Ancient Mediterranean
   An on-line atlas of the ancient Mediterranean world designed to serve the needs and interests of students and teachers in high school and beyond. Includes downloadable maps in PDF format, detailed articles about ancient places, and a variety of helpful re
   http://iam.classics.unc.edu/

» Let's Study Ancient Egypt
   Multi-sensory lesson plans for studying the geography, culture, pharaohs, pyramids, and religions of ancient Egypt. Build your own pyramid! Links and additional resources included.
   http://www.lessontutor.com/belm17.html

» Mapping The World By Heart
   Maps and information. K-12 curriculum for geography education, and a consulting practice.
   http://www.mapping.com

» Middle East Map Puzzle
   A free map puzzle download for learning the locations of the countries and capitals of the Middle East. Requires Windows 95, 98 or 3.1.
   http://www.yourchildlearns.com/puzzle_mea.htm

» Minnesota Alliance for Geographic Education
   MAGE is an organization of teacher educators dedicated to the promotion and improvement of geography education. Lessons, activities, and information on teacher institutes.
   http://www.macalester.edu/geography/mage/

» My Wonderful World
   A National Geographic-led campaign to increase geographic learning. Includes knowledge tests, action kits, and news.
   http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/

» Native American Technology and Art
   Focuses on the Native American tribes of the Eastern Woodlands and their use of assorted natural materials. Includes essays and articles on western and eastern tribal customs and activities.
   http://www.nativetech.org/

» Owl and Mouse Educational Software: Maps that Teach
   Learn US and world geography with interactive maps. Requires Windows 95, 98 or 3.1.
   http://www.yourchildlearns.com/geography.htm

» Oxfam's Cool Planet for Kids & Teachers
   Oxfam's Kids' and education site - information and resources on countries where Oxfam works, to encourage global citizenship
   http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet

» Poland in the Classroom
   Extensive learning materials and information on Polish history, culture, important figures and legends. Useful for both educators and individuals researching Poland.
   http://wings.buffalo.edu/info-poland/classroom/index.html

» Quia! Class Page
   Large collection of online games and activities created by a teacher for geography studies.
   http://www.quia.com/pages/all.html

» Standard Grade Geography
   An online, interactive resource for studying the Scottish exam - Standard Grade Geography.
   http://www.scalloway.org.uk

» State Unit Studies
   Help children learn the geography of the United States and learn factual information about every state. Complete the units and create a United States notebook.
   http://homeschooling.about.com/library/blstateunit.htm

» The Internet Geographer
   An on-line directory with hyperlinks to sites useful for studying geography. Brief summaries and star ratings guide users to valuable information.
   http://www.internetgeographer.co.uk/

» The National Center for Geographic Information Analysis Core Curriculum
   A guideline for a university level course in GIS. Introduces the reader to GIS, then teaches GIS theory and concepts.
   http://www.geog.ubc.ca/courses/klink/gis.notes/ncgia/toc.html

» The Odyssey: Teacher Zone
   The Educational Program of The Odyssey: World Trek for Service and Education is an around-the-world adventure in education, communication, and social change.
   http://www.worldtrek.org/odyssey/teachers/index.html

» The Treasures of China
   An internet-based treasure hunt on China.
   http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/fil/treaschina.html

» U.S. Department of Education
   A plethora of links to sites on how to help a young child learn geography.
   http://www.ed.gov/pubs/Geography/

» U.S. State Capitals
   Offers online activities to practice memorization of state capitals using flashcards, matching, concentration and word searches.
   http://www.quia.com/custom/4main.html

» Welcome to Geography
   Educational links, activities, and examples of student's work
   http://www.geography.ndo.co.uk/

» World Features Map Puzzle
   Interactive map for students to learn the locations and geographic significance of the major physical features of the world, from the Andes to the Great Barrier Reef. Requires Windows 3.1, 95 or 98.
   http://www.yourchildlearns.com/features.htm