A short tutorial on mapping tools and how to read maps. Covers features of maps, symbols, the compass, scale, distance, how height is represented, and grid references. Includes multiple-choice quiz at the end.

Develop map and directional skills as well as skills in following a series of clues to find which U.S. state Buster is in.

Learning module with Ohio state test preparation material on Geography, including map skills and modifying the environment. Inlcudes video tutorial, interactive review game, and module assessment.

This geography unit is designed to follow the 1st Grade geography skills required in Virginia. Students are expected to use cardinal directions, read map keys and understand map symbols, as well as identify our city and capital.

This interactive website is a lesson for students in determining the factors that divide developed and developing countries. Major health issues of each are also included. Archived.

This collection of resources cover map topics and includes quizzes for improving map and globe usage skills.

Beginning with a discussion on how people adapt to or relocate to environments, this lesson encourages middle schoolers to explore why the Colonists settled in specific regions. In groups, students examine primary documents, analyzing...

Want a fun way to practice map skills and to learn geography? This colorful interactive online game is great for students.

A university exam on the topics of error, accuracy, and precision. Includes essay, short answer, and multiple-choice. Links to lecture and discussion notes. Answers to short essay and multiple-choice are provided.

A comprehensive learning module on maps that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Students learn about map symbols, cardinal directions, and...

Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the state and territory capitals of Australia.

This resource uses illustrations to demonstrate scale. Check out the links to the The National Topographic System of Canada and the Aerial Survey Data Base.

Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the world's continents and oceans.

With all the snow and ice in Antarctica, it's easy to get lost. Help Tim find his way using a map and a compass.

This National Geographic feature allows visitors to create their own world maps complete with capitals, oceans, climate information, satellite view, personalized trail markings and more. Choose from a detailed color map or the second...

Interactive map maker in which students can manipulate world maps adding layers and data with multiple sources of information.

This "roadmap" can show how Information and Communication Technology tools can be used to develop and enrich geography content instruction. Examples are given for 4th, 8th and 12th grades.

This site provides activities and lesson plans for all age levels on mapping.

In this learning module, students will explore the world of geography by creating and analyzing maps.

Teachers who are looking for a complete course study in physical geography need this site. It is very well organized and colorfully designed. It contains an online glossary, study guides, links, clip art, maps etc.

Detailed geographical information on any country is available at this site. Within the World Map section, you can get facts and figures about each country's geography, demographics, government, political system, flags, historical and...

This is a project where young scholars pick a state, study its landforms and data about its geology, and produce a poster that outlines how the state's geography evolved over time. An example of such a poster is provided on a...

This module on the Philippines is a great "All-in-one" site for a teacher or class studying the Philippines. Covers everything from history and culture to games, festivals, creation myths, and folk beliefs.

A collection of latitude and longitude mapping activities ranging from pin-pointing exact locations on the globe to researching the history behind this basic geography concept.