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.
September 11, 2000 -- From a reader from Bethesda, MD, USA who is affiliated with the site
The DiscoverySchool and World Book have teamed to launch A-to-ZGeography, a free online geography encyclopedia for students of allages. Browse or search the thousands of articles, maps, pictures, flags,and videos filled with up-to-date information on the countries, lakes,cities, and rivers of the world. Use it for in-school projects or tosatisfy your curiosity. Great for any age.
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.
May 3, 2000 -- From William Hampton Adams, a teacher from Adelaide, Australia who is affiliated with the site
This site contains summaries of historical archaeology done in the USA, Australia, and Micronesia, as well as links to other useful sites. One entire archaeology site (Fairbanks, Alaska) is provided with hundreds of photographs. Other sites include Waverly Plantation in Mississippi; Silcot, Washington; Bay Springs, Mississippi.
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.
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