Geography - Without geography there would be no history! Explore these sites to learn more about the fascinating world of geography!
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What is the definition of latitude and longitude?
From NASA
This site gives a detailed explanation of latitude and longitude, degrees, minutes, and seconds. |
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Globe Gallery
A Myriad of Maps!
This site has access to many maps and globes - check them out! |
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National Geographic Map Machine
From NatGeo
Use the "Dynamic Maps" are of this site to access satellite images of cities and regions. |
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EarthShots: Satellite Images of Environmental Changes
From the United States Geological Survey
"Earthshots introduces remote sensing by showing examples of how environmental changes look from space." Download satellite images showing environmental change. |
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The History of Cartography Project
From the University of Wisconsin
"The History of Cartography Project is a research, editorial, and publishing venture drawing international attention to the history of maps and mapping... Organized by region and time period, The History of Cartography looks at maps in the context of the societies that made and used them." This site provides information on a multi-volume endeavor to assemble a comprehensive history of map making. Volumes that have been completed examine cartographies of prehistoric, ancient, and medieval Europe and the Mediterranean; traditional Islamic and South Asian societies; traditional East and Southeast Asian societies; traditional African, American, Arctic, Australian, and Pacific societies; and the European Renaissance. |
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Illinois State Map Collection
From Geology.com
Visit this site for maps of Illinois – relief, elevation, rivers and lakes, political, and road maps! The highest point in Illinois is in Charles Mound at 1,235 feet. |
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Games Relating to Maps and Geography
From the American Library Association
"For something completely different, why not brush up on your geography with these online treats. Each is a little different and some require various levels of expertise. All are fun." |
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Sign Up for a Monthly Geographic Newsletter
From Rand McNally Education
"Subscribe to (their) monthly eNewsletter, The Rand McNally Globe, and get tips on how to integrate geography and social studies across the curriculum. Every newsletter includes a FREE MAP!" Rand McNally provides other resources for teachers on this site. |
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Then & Now
From Nystrom
“This printable geographic update is available in PDF format. Use it to keep… up-to-date; see what boundaries have changed, where new countries are, etc. Includes map with graphics that highlight world changes.” |
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Free Lessons
From Nystrom
Quick Quiz, Hands-on Geography lessons, Lessons on Current Events can all be found here. |
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