Geography, Social Studies, & History
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  1. Kids Web Japan
    Mrs. Simpson recommends this site to read about Japan, work a puzzle of Japan, learn Japanese phrases, and more.

  2. Barnaby Bear's Day Trip to Paris & other activities
    Click Stories to begin. Listen and read along to the online story. Click arrow buttons to advance. Watch for the little mouse icon to appear on special places you can click. How fast does the Eurostar travel? What currency will the travelers need in France? Can you locate England and France on a map?
    "Barnaby Down Under" is also offered.
    Try the quiz found under "Scrapbook" then "Brittany". Click the Quiz button to begin.

  3. Up to 10 Flag Day activity
    Move your mouse over the world map to see the name of each country. Click once on any spot to see the flag for that country. To see U.S. state flags, click the "States" button that appears over the United States. Print option given.

  4. K Bears
    Print and color maps and  geo-games.

  5. Geography Jumble from Zeeks
    Drag letters to correctly spell geography terms and locations. Two levels.

  6. Where Is That? from FunBrain

  7. Geography Games from Play Kids Games
    Continents, North America, United States

  8. Lizard Point's Geo Quizzes
    Many geography quizzes including Oceans & Continents. Other activities on Lindsey's Mania page including How Far Is It.

  9. Maps That Teach- Interactive Maps from Your Child Learns, Owl & Mouse Software
    Online interactive maps (plus terrific downloads). United States online map - move your mouse over the map to see state names and capitals. Good for quick group Q & A.

  10. What Do Maps Show?
    With activity sheets in the Teacher's Guide section.

  11. Grahic Maps.com (World Atlas.com)
    Maps (outline, latitude/longitude, map worksheets, and much more) plus everything you could ever want to know about earth. What is the smallest country, what is the tallest mountain on our continent, which country has the smallest population density…on the "List" page.

  12. Maporama
    Enter your zip code and/or address to see map and latitude/longitude displayed.

  13. Map Quest - Latitude/Longitude
    Map a latitude/longitude coordinate.

  14. Map Machine from National Geographic
    Terrain maps, satellite view, plus other choices.

     
  15. new_small.gif (1667 bytes)Scribble Maps

     
  16. new_small.gif (1667 bytes)Google Street View Gallery
    See landmarks and famous buildings. Click the Map button to view a map of its location.

  17. Terra Server
    Perfect if you live in a small town. Enter your location in the search field, and then zoom in to look for familiar things.Can you loate your school?

  18. Social Studies Activities from Scott Foresman/Pearson
    Grades K-6.

  19. iKnow That Social Studies
    Label map - by U.S. region. Read and hear the fact in the "Did you know..." window. Click the Clue button to help with the map activity.
    Pushpin map - drag a pin onto the map. Type a pin name and travel log below.  Clue Maps with physical features and landforms, and Puzzle Maps also available.Click the Maybe Later button to bypass registration.

  20. My World from FunSchool Kaboose
    Tip: Have an online map open and ready to refer to as needed.

  21. Types of Land
    Click any of the labels on the map to read about deserts, mountains, plains, etc. and see examples.

  22. Biomes of the World
    Be sure to check out each Animal section.

  23. Passport to the Rainforest

  24. Eco Games from the Bell Museum of Natural History
    Try "Build a Prairie" and check out the informative Field Guide. The Watershed Game is also available.

  25. Ancient Egypt Sticker Book from iKnow That
    Use the drop down menus to see categories of stickers. Drag & drop stickers you choose. Notice the tabs along the side for other options.
    Click the Discover More button to learn more. Registration is required to show the actions.

  26. Web Quests

  27. Hieroglyphs Translator
    Type your name or a sentence.

  28. Ancient Egypt
    Read and choose Story, Explore, or Challenge.

  29. Mysteries of the Nile from PBS

  30. Ancient Egypt Web Quest

  31. Guardian's Giza
    Excellent photos. QuickTime panoramic views: Tomb of Seti I, the Sphinx, Giza Plateau,

  32. Neferchichi's Tomb
    Here you can learn more than you probably wanted to know about mummies. YIKES! Check out that brain removal tool!

  33. Secrets of the Pharaohs
    Click Digging Deeper to begin. Click buttons along the top for a timeline and map.

  34. History Mystery
    Read and try to solve the mystery. Several mysteries offered.

  35. Famous Moments in Early American History
    Short videos on noteworthy events.

  36. The Compass Activity

  37. Get Lost! Compass Game
    Make sure the red arrow of your compass faces magnetic north. Read the problem, and use your compass to figure out which way you need to go.

  38. Crack the Code
    A latitude and longitude map activity. Teachers, click here for the Classroom Lesson Plan to prepare for the activity.

  39. Social Studies from Mr. Nussbaum
    13 Colonies, interactive maps, and more.

  40. Roadmaps & Mileage Tables from Harcourt
    Click any of the highlighted states on the U.S. map to answer questions using maps.

  41. Social Studies For Kids

  42. Yellowstone Windows into Wonderland
    Electronic field trips including Geyser Quest (lengthy, but excellent). Listen and follow along. Font size can be adjusted if needed by clicking the "AA" buttons. A Teacher section offers pre and post activities.

  43. Continents Quiz by Fact Monster

  44. Countries Quiz by Fact Monster
    There is an additional quiz - Capitals of Countries.

  45. Mountains Quiz and Rivers & Lakes Quiz by Fact Monster

  46. Places in the News by Fact Monster

  47. Field Trips
    Christmas included.

  48. World Book Online  

  49. The Age of Exploration
    Click any of the topics or explorers' names under the table of contents to read about them, and click to see a map of their voyage.
    Teachers, an Activity section offers printables and plans, plus steps for use.

  50. Lonely Planet
    An interactive world map. Click a location to zoom in and Fast Facts.

  51. The Louvre
    Click Virtual Tour. After clicking a section to see a Quicktime window open showing that area, move your mouse left/right over the picture to see more. Be sure to move up to see beautiful ceilings. Notice the amazing architecture of the buildings.

  52. Big Apple History

  53. Country Facts

  54. 7 Wonders of the World
    Can you list each of the new seven wonders? Include a picture and label a map. What were the original seven wonders of the ancient world?
    Click Kids & Schools for teaching tools.

  55. Google Earth - Download
    Download and install. For sharing data over a network click Help within Google Earth.

  56. Google Lit Trips
    K-5, 6-8, 9-12 sections offered. Download prepared virtual tours for use with Google Earth. 

  57. Physical Atlas of Europe
    Interactive maps. Countries, rivers, cities, and mountains.

  58. Clickable Map of the World from CRW Flags

  59. Middle East map game from Rethinking Schools

  60. new_small.gif (1667 bytes)Bible Places
    Egypt section features Giza Pyramids, Luxor Temple, and more.

  61. Map Quizzes from I Like 2 Learn
    North America, North America Capitals, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia & Oceania, Africa, United States, Lakes, Rivers, Mountains, and more.

  62. Peakware World Mountain Encyclopedia

  63. Kids and Community
    City planning section, Community Scavenger Hunt, Crazy City Stories--how did your city get its name? Word Town includes a cinquain tool.