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Africa-Sub-Saharan

Africa-Landscape
Three different levels

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/African_Geography.htm
Critter Cam African Adventure

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/geographygames/crittercamafrica/
Africa Landform Map

http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/aflnd.htm
Africa Political Map

http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/africa/africapol.pdf
Africa for kids

http://pbskids.org/africa/
Africa-Photos

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/photoscope/index.html
Sahara-PBS for Kids

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/explore/sahara/sahara_overview.html
The Sahel-PBS for Kids

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/explore/sahel/sahel_overview.html
The Rainforest-PBS for Kids

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/explore/rainforest/rainforest_overview.html
South Africa-PBS for Kids

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/explore/southern/southern_overview.html
The Savannah-PBS for Kids

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/explore/savanna/savanna_overview.html
The Great Lakes Region-PBS for Kids

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/explore/greatlakes/greatlakes_overview.html
Africa-Virtual Field Trip

http://college.cengage.com/geology/resources/geologylink/fieldtrips/africa.html
African Voices

http://www.mnh.si.edu/africanvoices/
Map of Africa

http://geology.com/world/africa-satellite-image.shtml
Introduction to Africa

http://www.geographia.com/indx06.htm

Climate

Climate Activities
There is a wealth of activities located in this site.

http://geographyworldonline.com/weathergames.html
Climate Challenge
You are the president of the European Nations. How do you tackle climate change and stay popular with your voters?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sn/hottopics/climatechange/climate_challenge/
Planet Protectors
Carbon dioxide is taking over the world! Are you up for the challenge?

http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/climate/co2effect/index.cfm
Climate Change
Basic Notes

http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/climate/intro/climate-intro2.cfm
Climate Change
Quizzes for intermediate and older students

http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/games_activities/climate_change/index.cfm
Climate Vocabulary Powerpoint
Locate the powerpoint under the documents section. Use it to review for the quiz.

http://greenecounty.va.schoolwebpages.com/education/components/docmgr/default.php?sectiondetailid=10872&catfilter=ALL&
Earthquake Kid Aone
Everything that you wanted to know about earthquakes!

http://www.abag.ca.gov/bayarea/eqmaps/kids.html
World Biomes

http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm
World Climates

http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/climate.htm
Take Aim at Climate Change
A great rap that looks at how the climate is changing!

http://passporttoknowledge.com/polar-palooza/whatyoucando/taacc/

Cultures

What is Geography? Culture
You Tube Videos require teacher access when using at school.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWWUjbbj2IY&feature=related
National Geographic
Culture, Beliefs and Traditions

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/
Cultural Differences
Another look at "The Lost Boys" who traveled from the Sudan.

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/movies/god-grew-tired/sense-of-place-ggtu.html

Europe

Geographic Maps-Europe

http://www.geographicguide.com/europe.htm
European Union-Quick Facts for Kids

http://europa.eu/quick-links/eu-kids/index_en.htm
Europa
Official Website of the EU

http://europa.eu/index_en.htm
Europe Games
Geography Games for Kids

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/European_Geography.htm
Europe Match Game

http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-games/europe-map-game.php
European Union
The EU at a glance!

http://europa.eu/abc/index_en.htm
European Union
View the slide show to learn about the EU

http://europa.eu/abc/euslides/ppt/eu_in_slides_en.ppt
Europe-Capital Quiz

http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/euroquiz.html
European Capitals-Quiz

http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/eurocapquiz.html
Europe-Map Match

http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-games/europe-map-game.php
Top 10 GDP

http://www.quia.com/rd/8298.html?AP_rand=2118190423
Europe-Games

http://www.triviaplaza.com/geography-europe-quizzes/
The Black Sea

http://www.ceoe.udel.edu/blacksea/research/index.html

Europe-Russia

Russian Federation

http://www.fao.org/ag/AGP/AGPC/doc/Counprof/Russia/russia.htm
Basic Facts about Russia

http://geography.about.com/library/cia/blcrussia.htm
Central Asian Countries

http://www.centralasia-adventures.com/view_post.php?id=275&lang=en
About Siberia

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.orners.org/images/Map%2520w%2520Siberia%2520shaded.gif&imgrefurl=http://www.orners.org/About_Siberia.html&usg=__kiia2CZi3GsDQbtKPPwagcEawLE=&h=344&w=411&sz=96&hl=en&start=4&itbs=1&tbnid=08D3g6wq00taIM:&t
Russia's Taiga

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www-pub.naz.edu:9000/~jwitten2/taiga_location_map001.gif&imgrefurl=http://www-pub.naz.edu:9000/~jwitten2/about.htm&usg=__eDUDg97xA_sbL4yea8lTdlQObQk=&h=221&w=363&sz=6&hl=en&start=8&itbs=1&tbnid=J9Kl_xRaUm3FG

Five Themes of Geography

Five Themes of Geography
Note: A teacher must access this site when using it at school.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnpJQ4IMg1Y&NR=1
Rap: Five Themes of Geography
Play this one several times and you'll NEVER forget the themes. Use a teacher password to access this site during school.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIqC79WrpKg&feature=related
http://www.gamenode.com/
fun games
General Geographical Games

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/games/geographygames/
Five Themes of Geography Game
A great way to study for the quiz!

http://greenecounty.va.schoolwebpages.com/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=12374&

Latin America

What does Latin America look like?
Photgraphs of Mexico

http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=es&u=http://homepage.mac.com/helipilot/PhotoAlbum20.html&ei=mp3VS76uMYH_8Aaz9aG1AQ&sa=X&oi=translate&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CAoQ7gEwAA&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dwww.homepage.mac.com/helipilot/PhotoAlbum20%26hl
What does Latin America look like?
Central America-Guatemala City

http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/gallery/gal138.html
What does Latin America look like?
The Carribbean-Havana, Cuba

http://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Central_America/Cuba/West/La_Habana/
What does Latin America look like?
South America-Sao Paulo, Brazil

http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~sergiok/brasil/saopaulo.html
Mexico
Learn about the geography of this country.

http://countrystudies.us/mexico/47.htm
Climate Zone
Interactive Power Point

http://greenecounty.va.schoolwebpages.com/education/components/docmgr/default.php?sectiondetailid=10872&fileitem=6818&catfilter=ALL
Vocabulary
Use this quizlet to practice

http://quizlet.com/687851/latin-america-vocabulary-flash-cards/
Latin America Physical Geography
Power point

http://greenecounty.va.schoolwebpages.com/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=12374&&cms_mode=edit

Central America-Maps

Map Skills

http://salem.k12.va.us/staff/ejoyce/soltutorial/Projection%20chart.htm

http://salem.k12.va.us/staff/ejoyce/soltutorial/Projection%20chart.htm
Map Projection Notes

http://salem.k12.va.us/staff/ejoyce/soltutorial/Projection%20chart.htm
Geography Tutor-Types of Maps and Map Projections
Note: you can not access this site without a teacher login.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI36MWAH54s
What is Geography? Map Skills
You Tube Videos require teacher access when using at school.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68Njs99jTBk&feature=related
Political Map
Central America

http://geology.com/world/central-america-satellite-image.shtml
Central America
Physical Map-scroll to the bottom of the page to click North America to locate Mexico

http://www.freeworldmaps.net/central-america/map.html
Mexico
Physical Map

http://www.freeworldmaps.net/northamerica/mexico/map.html
Waterways

http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/travel/dg/maps/02/750x750_centralamerica_m.gif
Central America
Capital Cities

http://www.ibbp.com/figures/Maps/Central-America.jpg
Panama Canal
Take a virtual tour of the canal. Read through the captions.

http://www.panamatours.com/Pancanal/Canal_pics.htm
Central America
You're an expert now. Take a quick on-line quiz. How did you do?

http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/centralamquiz.html

Landformations

Landformation Review
You Tube Videos require teacher access when using at school.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9waVa5c31U&feature=related
Geography Glossary of Terms
Ignore the advertisement/request for membership.

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/glossary/

The Caribbean

Physical Map
What can you tell from a physical map?

http://www.freeworldmaps.net/central-america/map.html
Political Map
What can you tell from a political map?

http://www.mapsofworld.com/caribbean-islands/caribbean-islands-political-map.html
Cuban Refugees
Please read the first two paragraphs and scroll to look at the photographs!

http://www.miamibeach411.com/news/index.php?/news/comments/fleeing-cuba/
Haitian Refugees
Schools Absorb Haitian Kids-Watch the short CBS video clip and then read the brief article.

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6140647n&tag=related;photovideo
Guantanamo
Scenes from Guantanamo Bay-Read the first paragraph and scroll through at look at a few photos.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2008/12/scenes_from_guantanamo_bay.html

The Caribbean:Photos

Latin America Games

Central America/West Indies
Play this game with a partner. Remember to read the correct answers if you make an error!

http://www.quia.com/cb/2453.html?AP_rand=1177509964
Latin America Fill-Ins
You may work with a partner to complete this activity! Remember to check your answers

http://www.quia.com/cz/3502.html?AP_rand=593560342
Latin America-Pop Ups
This activity gives you choices and will "pop up" the correct answer!

http://www.quia.com/cz/3503.html?AP_rand=1746817736
Central America/West Indies
Column-read the directions and make the connections

http://www.quia.com/cm/9013.html?AP_rand=1425962363
Andean Countries
Column-Vocab Review for Countries in the Andes

http://www.quia.com/cm/9022.html?AP_rand=1801832882

Latin America-Regions

The Pampas

http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/pampas.htm

Longitude and Latitude

Longitude/Latitude Game

http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-games/latitude-longitude-map-game.php
Basic Information
This site provides basic information.

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/geography/equatorprimemeridian.htm
Terraserver-usa
Use this site to find an arial and topographic map of your home. Find the long/lat of well known areas.

http://terraserver-usa.com/default.aspx
World's Biggest Book Long/Latitude
View the slide show, read the contents and then complete the "Thry This!" City Search and Secret Sialnd Hoping

http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/mclass/sl/2/0.html
Who's Easting on the Equinox?
View the slide show, read through the activity and then put the sunlight dots in order . Remember to read all of the clues!

http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/mclass/EquinoxPracticeSmiley.html
A Clue about Longitude Clues
View the slide show, notice how the seasons change.

http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/mclass/sl/1/0.html
Google Earth
Ask your parents if you can download this site! It's a great place to look at the surface of the earth. Notice how the longitu

http://earth.google.com
What is Geography? Longitude and Latitude
You Tube Videos require teacher access when using at school.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGdw2743vKc&feature=related
Latitude and Longitude
You Tube Videos require teacher access when using at school.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWv-J64Lh9M&feature=related
Latitude and Longitude
This is a lesson taped from an actual class in progress. You Tube videos require a teacher code when accessing from school.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6ldWl0B1-M&feature=related
Longitude and Latitude Map
This Robinson projection map shares basic details.

http://alabamamaps.ua.edu/contemporarymaps/world/world/page006.pdf
Latitude and Longitude Grid Game

http://regentsprep.org/Regents/earthsci/units/mapping/index.cfm
Location Video Clip
This video clip requires a teacher passcode to access at school.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnpJQ4IMg1Y

Natural Resources

Economic Development Videoclip
A teacher access code is necessary to view this clip at school.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiNYMeEKxVI
BBC Globalization
What is Globalization? A quick overview

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzxGyKyzfP8&NR=1
Primary Economic Level: Farm to Market-Chocolate
Learn about Chocolate's journey to the market.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa77yMmJfqA
Secondary Economic Level-How Chocolate is Made
A typical day at a factory!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg5ed8LfR08&feature=related
Tiertiary Economic Level-A Hersey Bar
Classic 1983 Commercial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa8D9dLiRQ0&feature=related
CIA Website
A great source to learn about developed/developing countries

https://www.cia.gov/redirects/factbookredirect.html
CIA Website
Use this site to open the Factbook.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.html
Iceland April 2010
Volcanic Erruption-Photos!

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/04/more_from_eyjafjallajokull.html
South Cascade Glacier
Use this site to make comparisons.

http://ak.water.usgs.gov/glaciology/south_cascade/1928-2000comparison.htm
Global Warming Facts
What is our future?

http://www.koshland-science-museum.org/exhibitgcc/intro01.jsp
World View of Global Warming

http://www.worldviewofglobalwarming.org/pages/glaciers.html
Is the Arctic on Thin Ice?

http://www.nrdc.org/globalWarming/qthinice.asp#2
What is Global Warming?
A good overview-for study purpose

http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/gw-overview.html
The Greenhouse Effect

http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/gw-overview-interactive.html
OPEC Nations
Use this homepage to complete the OPEC assignment.

http://www.opec.org/opec_web/en/about_us/25.htm
World Cocoa Foundation
This site provides great information about sustainable farming and primary economic levels of usage.

http://www.worldcocoafoundation.org/index.html
Hershey's Chocolate Making Process

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TcFYfoB1BY&feature=related
200 Years of the World
This is cool!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbkSRLYSojo

North America

North America Atlas

http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/na.htm
National Geographic for kids!

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Places/Find/United-states-of-america
US Census Factfinder

http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/funfacts/funfacts.html
US Factfinder

http://www.factmonster.com/us.html
A to Z Kids Stuff

http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/symbols.html
USA World Almanac for Kids

http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/WAKI-Chapter.aspx?chapter_id=15
Kids.go-Portal for the US Government

http://www.kids.gov/6_8/6_8_social_studies_maps.shtml
Canadian Geographic for Kids!

http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/kids/fun-facts/default.asp
Fun Facts about Canada

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/canada-fun-facts-interesting-facts-about-canada.html

Populations

CIA Factbook

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
Population Vocabulary
Use this powerpoint to study for the quiz.

http://greenecounty.va.schoolwebpages.com/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=12374&&cms_mode=edit
Developed vs. Developing Countries Power Point

http://greenecounty.va.schoolwebpages.com/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=12374&
From the Sudan to the United States
Travel with the "Lost" Dinka boys

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/movies/god-grew-tired/sense-of-place-ggtu.html

South East Asia

South West Asia-Middle East

Straits of Dardnelles
Remember to read the information!

http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/infopage/dardanelles.htm
Strait of Hormuz
Remember to read the information.

http://www.worldatlas.com/aatlas/infopage/hormuz.htm
Middle East Landform Map

http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/melnd.htm
Middle East Capital Map

http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/mecaps.htm
Judiasm 101
A good place to start for your research!

http://www.jewfaq.org/toc.htm
Isreali Women in Public Life

http://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Society_&_Culture/Women_in_public_life.html
Middle East On-line Quiz

http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/mideastquiz.html
North Africa for Kids!

http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/africa/history/carthage.htm
Maps
Scroll to find the countries in SW Asia

http://geology.com/world/#Asia
Turkey-photographs

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.serhangungor.com/album/serhan_gungor_taurus_mountains.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.serhangungor.com/album/index22.html&usg=__0rD2Om-2j4yhRPMN1zPwx3th4vE=&h=240&w=320&sz=38&hl=en&start=8&itbs=1&tbnid=CHEMM137
North Africa/SW Asia power point
Download the ppt from my website!

http://greenecounty.va.schoolwebpages.com/education/components/docmgr/default.php?sectiondetailid=10872&catfilter=ALL&
Physcial Geography ppt.
Download the ppt from my website!

http://greenecounty.va.schoolwebpages.com/education/components/docmgr/default.php?sectiondetailid=10872&fileitem=6899&catfilter=ALL

Study Help

Visual Dictionary
Use this on-line dictionary to locate a visual image for vocabulary words.

http://visual.merriam-webster.com
Geography Knowledge
Test your geography knowledge regarding a variety of topics.

http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/
SOL Practice Test

http://www.salem.k12.va.us/alms/solreview/wgeo/pt1/wgeo_pt1.htm
Geography SOL Practice Test #1
Review correct answers and record your score.

http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~cwalton/solpracticetestgeography.htm
Geography SOL Practice Test #2
Remember to reivew answers and to record your score.

http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~cwalton/solpracticegeographytwo.htm

Urban Geography

National Geography Videos
If you build it, will they come?

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/index.html
Urban Geography Webquest
Use this website to complete the webquest assignment

http://www.mrdgeography.com/Urban%20Geo/Urban_Geo.swf
Site and Situation Quizlet
Play this game several ways alone or with a friend!

http://quizlet.com/569717/site-and-situation-flash-cards/

Oceania-Australia, New Zealand

Oceania
Geographic Landscape

http://www.geographicguide.com/oceania.htm
Oceania Maps
A great resource

http://www.geographicguide.com/oceania-maps.htm
Aboriginals in Australia

http://www.eng.umu.se/E3ht03/Frida/
Australia's Culture

http://www.culture.gov.au/
Geography for Kids!
Oceania

http://www.ducksters.com/geography/oceania.php
National Geographic
Videos

http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/continents/australia-oceania/
Oceania-A Virtual Tour
Learn about the Maori People

http://www.virtualoceania.net/index.shtml
New Zealand
Video clips

http://www.virtualoceania.net/newzealand/videos/
Austria Visit
Remember to click all of the icons!

http://greenecounty.va.schoolwebpages.com/education/components/docmgr/default.php?sectiondetailid=10872&fileitem=6819&catfilter=ALL

Music-National Geographic

Mexico
Forro in the Dark!

http://worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com/view/page.basic/genre/content.genre/mexican_regional_756/en_US

Maps and Globes

General Website for Maps

http://geology.com/world/
Using a Map: Activity
Use this activity to practice map skills

http://www.tv411.org/lessons/cfm/reading.cfm?str=reading&num=8&act=1
MSR Maps
Use for "Tools a Geographer Uses" activity.

http://msrmaps.com/
Rags to Riches
Play this game with a partner to review basic geographic concepts

http://www.quia.com/rr/368260.html
Map Skills review
Rags to Riches

http://www.quia.com/rr/368260.html
Maps and Globes Powerpoint
It is located on my document page-pptx

http://greenecounty.va.schoolwebpages.com/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=12374&

SOL Review Tests

SOL Practice Test #1
Give your score to me!

http://www.salem.k12.va.us/alms/solreview/wgeo/pt1/wgeo_pt1.htm
SOL Practice Test #2
Remember to read each question carefully!

http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~cwalton/solpracticetests/solpracticetestgeography.htm
SOL Practice Test #3
Work carefully. Look at the correct answer when you make a mistake!

http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~cwalton/solpracticetests/solpracticegeographytwo.htm
Discovery Ed Geo Game
A quick review before SOLs-around the world quiz

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/geogame/index.html

Migration

Climate Drives Nomads to the City
Learn about the relationship between climate and migration!

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/movies/god-grew-tired/sense-of-place-ggtu.html

Economic Geography

Economic Vocabulary Quizlet
Learn, Test or Play a game

http://quizlet.com/498376/unit-iv-flash-cards/

SOL World Games

http://mrdgeography.com/quizzes.html

http://mrdgeography.com/quizzes.html