Sites With Information About Maps
Maps from Around the World including the U.S.A. World and U.S.A. Maps
Blank Maps for Printing  
World Atlas: Outline Maps and Map Quizzes United Nations Cartographic (Map)Section
Outline Maps Holt, Rinehart, Winston: World Maps
Enchanted Learning Outline Maps World Guide: Interactive World Map

Mapping Our World: interactive website works with maps and globes to transform pupils’ understanding of the world.

National Geographic Atlas Explorer: Click on the map to zoom in on this Atlas plate from National Geographic's Maps division

Xpeditions: Maps for Printing and Copying



How Far Is IT?

How Far Is It?: Find distances between cities/towns, land features, and MORE

Map Direction Sites

Bing.com: Type in city, state, and zip code and find directions and a printable map!

Maps on Us; a Map, Route, and Yellow Pages Service: Pinpoint where you want to travel and receive route information; search their Yellow Pages for points of interest

Rand McNally: Get Maps and Driving Directions

Yahoo Maps and Driving Directions: Create your own personal map and driving directions to any particular place in any city; a city, state; city, state zip; or a zip is needed to generate a map

Map Skill Learning Sites

Finding Your Way With a Map and Compass

Funbrain.com: Where is that? A challenging map game; FUNBRAIN will show you map. For each screen, identify the correct country (or state). Check the correct box or type in the name (spelling counts).

GeoNet Game: A geography game challenging game for children in grades 4 and above. The game questions are organized according to the national geography standards; designed to help children think geographically and to help them build a global context for the information they learn

Longitude and Latitude: Learn about longitude and latitude

The Search for Longitude: Demonstrates for students how latitude and longitude are used in real life! This PBS presentation offers a real-life dilemma-- being lost at sea-- and presents ways to use the time of day to determine location.

 



Geography Games  
United States of America Capitals Map Game Test Your Geography Knowledge: USA
United States Geography Game National Geographic Bee for Kids: Geography Games
USA MAP Game 50 States Interactive Puzzle
Learning Games for Kids: Geography Games Fun Trivia: Geography Quizzes - United States

Geography Glossary Geography Terms Defined
Fact Monster: Geography Glossary A - Z Geography Dictionary and Glossary





Educational Geography and Social Studies Powerpoints

Educational Geography and Social Studies Videos

Reference Sites to Help in Your Research

Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Encyclopedia Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian resources from A to Z

Information Please: On-Line Dictionary; Encyclopedia; Almanac, and MORE


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