Teachers Discovering History As Historians

Geography: Primary Resources & Websites

 

The World Factbook

This site is maintained by the CIA and is an incredible source of information.  Select any country and you can review a map, geography, people, government, economy and many other pertinent facts.

http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/index.html

 

Xpeditions

Created by National Geographic and includes maps for replication, lesson plans, activities and multi-media.

          http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/

National Geographic

Current events and issues and 109 year article archive.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com

         Map Machine:  hundreds of political, historical, topographical, aerial, and weather maps  http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/mapmachine/

Google Earth

Seeing 3D terrain and buildings is one of the coolest features of Google Earth.

http://earth.google.com/

 

 

World Atlas.com

An extraordinary site with color maps of the continents, and countries + general information.  A great site to provide a geographic foundation for current events.

http://worldatlas.com/

New York State Geographic Alliance

Dedicated to working with teachers to provided geographic training and resources. 

http://www.nygeographicalliance.org/

 

Interactive Geography Quizzes

Excellent interactive activity utilizing blank maps and your cursor to take quizzes on the United States and the continents.

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

 

Historic Maps

This resource for K-12 teachers and students developed by the Hermon Dunlap Smith Center for the History of Cartography at the Newberry Library is designed to bring historically significant map documents into your classroom. Inside are high quality images of historic map documents that illustrate the geographical dimensions of American history.

http://www.davidrumsey.com/

 

GIS and Geographic Inquiry

With the generous financial support of ESRI, the editors of eSchool News have compiled this special collection of news stories, best practices, and other resources--all designed to help you integrate GIS and other geospatial technologies into your classrooms and district offices.

http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/gis-and-geographic-inquiry/

 

50 States.com
Extensive collection of factual information about each of the United States and their capitals.
http://www.50states.com

EnchantedLearning.com: US States
Facts, map and state symbols for the 50 states, with links to related quizzes and printouts.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/

USA Geography: Online Games
Learn the locations, capitals, abbreviations, and over 500 important facts about the 50 states of the USA.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm

Net State
Features state symbols, flags, capitals, outline maps, songs, facts, history, and geography.
http://www.netstate.com/states/index.html

 

Atlas of the United States

Very good selection of landform maps.

http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/states.html

 

A Physical Geography:  Electronic Textbook

http://www.physicalgeography.net/fundamentals/contents.html

 

Geography 101

An exceptional source for maps, notes, demographics and other geographical data.

        http://www.harpercollege.edu/mhealy/g101ilec/mainmenu/mnmenufr.htm

 

Graphic Maps

A small collection of general world maps you can print for classroom use.

http://www.graphicmaps.com/aatlas/moremaps.htm

 

Worldwide Map Collection

Use this University of Texas site to get a picture of a map of virtually anywhere in the world! 
http://www.lib.utexas.edu/Libs/PCL/Map_collection/Map_collection.html

 

Research Central - Geography

Numerous Maps From Magellan Geographix Librarians' - Geography Sites including:
Map and Geography Library, Atlas, Mapquest, Geography from the Mining Company, Mapblast, 3D Atlas Online, U.S. Geological Survey, Atlapedia Online and Geography World.
http://www.resourcehelp.com/qsergeography.htm

 

Digital Atlas of The United States

http://130.166.124.2/USpage1.html

 

Geography--About.com

A user friendly site with news on geography and Links to geography sites including: Historical Maps, Cartography, Cultural Geography, Physical Geography, Weather, etc.
http://geography.about.com/mbody.htm?once=true&

Mapquest

Create a map--point to point or just the area around your destination, obtain driving directions and use the other related services

http://www.mapquest.com/

 

Maps On Us

An exceptional site!! You can create "point to point printable road maps".   Numerous choice functions--even mini-maps of every major turn on your trip--great for parents and students visiting new locations.

http://www.mapsonus.com/

 

 

Best of History Web Sites

The Best of History Web Site is an incredible portal created for teachers, students, and general history enthusiasts.  After accessing your historical subject or topic of choice, sites are listed by historical topic with a description of what you will find and an evaluation.  A keyword search function is also available.  Scroll beyond the sites provided and you will find time period specific lesson plans, activities and teacher guides.

          http://www.besthistorysites.net/index.shtml

 

 

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