Institute for Geophysics
Understanding Maps of Earth
Here is your go-to student resource on primary geography concepts, including facts about the surface of the earth and its hemispheres, latitude and longitude, globes, types of maps, and identifying continents and oceans.
World Atlas
World Atlas: North America
Features maps and a description of the geography and history of North America with links to information on its countries, famous people, flags, symbols, and much more.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Canada
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Canada, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Navassa Island (United States)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Navassa Island (United States), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Canada
The BBC provides many great facts about the second largest country in the world, Canada. You can listen to the national anthem, learn about its leader, view a timeline of key events, and link to national media agencies.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Interactives: Southeast Tribes
Interactive web site where students can learn about the development of the geography of the United States over the course of history. This section of the site focuses on the original inhabitants of North America, in particular the...
Other
Radford University: Temperate Grasslands
This is part of a virtual geography project from Radford University. Learn about the climate, vegetation, grasses, soil and fauna of the temperate grasslands.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Wiyot
Provides an overview of the culture of Wiyot. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, and politics.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Western Shoshone
Provides an overview of the culture of Western Shoshone people who lived in northern Nevada and northwestern Utah.. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Yurok
Provides an overview of the culture of Yurok. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc.