Games & Links
Linked below are some websites I've discovered over the years. If you know of any that are connected in any way to the growth of geographic or cultural learning, please share with me!
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These games are a great way to strengthen your MENTAL MAPS. Each time you play your knowledge of the world around you expands.
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Map Game www.sheppardsoftware.com/Geography.htmThis is THE map game to play for a GEO Buck. BYOR = Beat Your Own Record!
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Another Timed Africa Map Game www.purposegames.com/game/countries-of-africa-quizDifficult, yet rewarding, Africa map game
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Geo Guesser geoguessr.com/Using 360 degree photo clues, guess where the photo was taken. Big shout out to the Hansgen family for sharing!
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More Timed Map Games! www.purposegames.com/gamesThis one is maybe even MORE fun than the other timed map game. It compares your time with participants from around the world. How do you compare?
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Untimed Map Games www.maps.com/funfacts.aspx?nav=FF -
Jeopardy www.actionquiz.com/quiz.php?trivia=geography -
More maps games and quizzes www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/africa.html -
Mr. Nussbaum's Games mrnussbaum.com/socgames/My favorites are the Conquer the Continents and Magellan vs Earhart.
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NoodleTools www.noodletools.com/Build your bibliography here. Certainly beats the old typewriter!
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GoogleDocs https://hcpss.me/Great tool to create and share documents!
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Plagiarism Detect www.plagiarismdetect.com/Use this site to make sure your work is in fact YOUR work!
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CIA World Factbook https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/index.htmlInformation on every nation on earth.
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United Streaming streaming.discoveryeducation.com/Appropriate digital media at your fingertips!
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Exploring Ancient World Cultures eawc.evansville.edu/index.htmThe title of this site says it all.
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National Geographic for Kids kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/Games, videos and tons of cool information provided in a cool kid friendly site.
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Corbis www.corbisimages.com/Great resource for high quality pics. Great site for research projects.
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Multiple Intelligences Test www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks1/ict/multiple_int/what.cfmWhat to find out what make your tick as a learner? Take a minute to answer this survey and learn more about your learning styles.
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GoogleEarth www.google.com/earth/index.htmlTake a virtual journey to any location in the world. Explore 3D buildings, imagery, and terrain. Find cities, places and local businesses.
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Library of Congress www.loc.gov/index.htmlGreat source to find historical documents, photos, art, maps, audio and video, artifacts and other items.
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Political Cartoon Flashcards quizlet.com/_3sh8wUse these flashcards to strengthen your political cartoon symbolism.
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