Reader Recommendations: Geography
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May 5, 2006 -- From Edward Gregory, a reader from New York who is affiliated with the site
This new site lets kids play a thumb piano, make a Dogon Rabbit mask, hear an interactive Swahili folk tale, and more. In the ‘My World' section, students from different regions, such as the students at West African Secondary School in Ghana, have posted photographs to offer insight into their lives. Young visitors can e-mail questions and learn more about the lives of African students.
May 14, 2001 -- From Lisa L. Kirchner, a parent from Pittburgh, PA who is affiliated with the site
Complete puzzles depicting land forms and world geography, hear and see animations that give more detail, then send your "passport" to friends and family. Or check your knowledge with a quiz. Geography has never been this fun AND effective.
April 24, 2001 -- From Donald Greene, a reader from Prescott, AZ who is affiliated with the site
These online learning expeditions take students and teachers on virtual journeys around the globe. Provides lesson plans and activities while promoting a greater understanding of different cultures.
April 11, 2001 -- From Sherry Ziolkowski, a teacher from Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA who is affiliated with the site
This site was created for teachers to use with first and second graders to study another area of the world and to contrast it to where they live. This site is divided into three biomes: the desert, the rainforest, and the savanna. The people, land and animals of each biome are presented. Included on the site is a printable "Travel Diary" that can be used to record the sites of Africa.
August 22, 2000 -- From a student 17 years old from Groningen, The Netherlands who is affiliated with the site
A high quality website with lots of content and interactive elements about exploration.
August 16, 2000 -- From Bill Watson, a reader from Calgary, Canada who is affiliated with the site
Build your general knowledge through interactive quizzes on geography, literature, animal kingdom, discoverers, inventors and more.
March 7, 2000 -- From Janet G., a reader from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania who is not affiliated with the site
This site offers many different subjects, levels, and languages. Originally having gone there for a geography quiz, I was pleased to find many different subjects that my second grader is studying in school! We'll be visiting on a regular basis.
January 27, 2000 -- From David Driggs, a reader from Washington State who is affiliated with the site
Profiles of each country in the world. With Maps, flags, anthems, etc.
January 6, 2000 -- From Jill Dembsky, a teacher from Freehold, New Jersey who is affiliated with the site
This site contains a huge assortment of safe links for children and families, divided into sections for easy navigation. It was created by a teacher to be used in her classroom. Updated monthly.
August 13, 1999 -- From a parent from Santa Clarita, CA who is affiliated with the site
Lots of facts and useful information specific to your homestate. - State homepage, capitol tours, cams, constitution, driving rules, genealogical resources, K-12 schools, newspapers, political representatives, topography, tourism, veteran affairs, weather, Y2K issues and more.
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