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"Geography is an extremely broad discipline that seeks to map and describe both the physical features of the Earth, like mountains, and its human features, such as the borders of countries or distributions of religions. 'Geography,' a term first used by Eratosthenes (276 – 194 BCE), literally means 'writing about the Earth.' Geography is sometimes called 'the bridge between the physical and human sciences,' but is divided into two branches which focuses on each separately – human geography and physical geography." (http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-geography.htm)
Without geography there would be no history! Explore these sites to learn more about the fascinating world of geography! |
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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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Test Your Geography Knowledge
From LizardPoint
"Clickable Map Quizzes - just click on the map to answer the questions. Great georgraphy practice for students in elementary school, middle school, high school, college." |
Geography Games For Kids , Games About Our Earth
From Kids Geo
"These fun and educational games were developed by the KidsKnowIt Network to help students develop and sharpen their geography skills." It includes a longitude/latitude game. "Practice latitude and longitude concepts with this fun, and fast paced game. Hannah takes you step by step through understanding latitude and longitude." |
Geography Games
From National Geographic
An award-winning site! "Explore and learn about the world with these geography games from National Geographic Kids magazine." |
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Geospy
From National Geographic Kids
"Kids, test your geosmarts by identifying states, provinces, countries, and continents, and you'll earn full GeoSpy agent status in this game!" |
Geographic Information
From Geography World
"The ideal geographer should be able to do two things: He should be able to read his newspaper with understanding, and he should be able to take his country walk - or maybe his town walk - with interest." - H. C. Darby (1946) A plethora of resourcs can be located here! |
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Geography Games
From Weekly Reader
"How well do you know your world? Find out with these geography games! Directions: Click on the location that matches the clue being pulled by the airplane!" |
Geography Games: Playing to Learn
From Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts
"Geography is about much more than place names, but not knowing where things are really is a problem! The internet is full of geography quizzes, some better than others. On this page, I am sharing the best resources I know of for learning where things are. I also include quizzes and games that do a bit more: teaching about places. Some of the games -- particularly the board games -- do quite a bit more: teaching about ways of understanding the world, which is what geography is really all about!" This resource is from Dr. James Hayes-Bohanan, Department of Geography, Bridgewater State College.
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Go West Across America with Lewis and Clark
From National Geographic
"Follow the adventures of Lewis and Clark across the Louisiana Territory. You can even make your own decisions!" |
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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. |
What is Geography?
Lesson Plans from National Geographic Xpeditions
"This lesson helps students figure out the answer to the question 'What is geography?' by introducing them to the five themes of geography. Students will apply these themes to a National Geographic online feature and will create presentations showing how the geographic concepts described in the themes can be used to help solve environmental problems." |
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