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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Global Knowledge Where in the World Am I?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains the division of the hemispheres, northern and southern, and eastern and western. The Equator and Prime Meridian are defined, as well as latitude and longitude. Students are given...
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National Geographic

National Geographic: To Build an Island

For Students 3rd - 5th
"This lesson gives students a basic overview of the geography of islands. They learn where islands are located throughout the world and will study two very different island groups (the Philippines and the British Isles) to illustrate the...
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PBS

Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Teacher's Guide

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the world of Africa through these teacher's guides. This site features teacher tools for middle school age students.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Ibn Battuta 1304 1378

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover some interesting details about the life of this fascinating Muslim leader. Read about his travels as he journeyed around the world and the incredible places he visited. Click on the globes for maps of his journey.
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Argentina Expedition

For Students 3rd - 8th
Thorough, informative site about the country of Argentina. Besides factual information, this location also features a journal and photographs of the "World of Wonders" expedition.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Geography

For Students 3rd - 5th
At this site from Enchanted Learning, you can take a quiz, printout a map of the United States of America, and see where the Middle East is located in the world. Links are also provided for additional information.
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Other

Worldbiomes.com: Tundra Biome

For Students 3rd - 8th
Directed toward elementary students, this site provides an overview of the tundra biome. Included are the arctic vs. alpine tundras, links to related biome web sites, world map of biomes, and photographs of the tundra biome.
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Other

Worldbiomes.com: Desert Biome

For Students 3rd - 8th
Directed toward elementary students, this site provides an overview of the desert biome. Included are the many kinds of deserts, links to related biome web sites, world map of biomes, and photographs of the desert biome.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Nepal

For Students 3rd - 8th
Nepal lies between China and India in South Asia. The country is slightly larger than the state of Arkansas. Nepal has the greatest altitude change of any location on Earth. The lowlands are at sea level and the mountains of the...
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Patagonia

For Students 3rd - 8th
Thorough, informative site about the region of Patagonia. Besides factual information, this location also features a journal and photographs of the "World of Wonders" expedition.
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Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Chile Expedition

For Students 3rd - 8th
Thorough, informative site about the country of Chile. Besides factual information, this location also features a journal and photographs of the "World of Wonders" expedition.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Forever Friends: Traveling to Asia

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a virtual trip to several countries in Asia, guided by knowledgeable young people who will help you understand the culture and special allures of each country. Short videos are included. A map and activities relating to the...
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Make the Amount

For Students 3rd - 5th
Choose from one of the countries on the map and put coins and bills together to make the money amount shown. Some of the currencies are not in dollars and cents, but as you add a coin or bill, the money you have accumulated appears at...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Build an Anemometer

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create their own anemometers which are instruments for measuring wind speed. They see how an anemometer measures wind speed by taking measurements at various school locations. They also learn about different types of...
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Geography Games: Oceans and Seas

For Students 3rd - 8th
Study a labeled world map showing the oceans and seas, and then try to match their names to their locations on a blank map.
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Philharmonia Orchestra

Philharmonia Orchestra: Instruments

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about various instruments of the world, where they came from and how they sound. Click on the colorful map to be taken to that section of the world and discover the instruments found there.
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Other

Escolar: Mapas De Continentes, Mapas Politicos Y Mapas De Paises

For Students 3rd - 8th
Check out this sizable selection of different maps of continents, countries, and states. Each page will give you additional information about the particular country or state.
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Other

University of Delaware: Plate Tectonics

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is a very simple overview of plate tectonics. It includes a map of all the major plates and a diagram of the layers of the earth.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: China

For Students 1st - 4th
Learn about the fourth-largest country in the world at this site from Zoom School. Explore China's Great Wall, its people, animals, and more, and find maps and basic information about its geography, flag, government, and so on.
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Curated OER

Madagascar Map

For Students 3rd - 8th
The natural history of the African island nation of Madagascar is revealed at this site. The world's fourth largest island, Madagascar is currently home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including lemurs, chameleons, spiny globefish, and...
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Curated OER

Namib Map

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the Namib Desert and learn about its location, the Skeleton Coast, mirages, and general information about this home to the highest sand dunes in the world.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Math: Food Market: Centimeters and Millimeters

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Mila is comparing fruits at the fruit market. Join her on this adventure!
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography Games: Flags of Asia

For Students 1st - 9th
Play this fun geography map game to learn about the flags of the countries of Asia.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography Games: Flags of Europe

For Students 1st - 9th
Play this fun geography map game to learn about the flags of the countries of Europe.

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