Geography allows teachers to integrate lessons in many subject areas. The “where” and “why” of geography and its five guiding principles make it an ideal place to start even the youngest student on the way to understand the environment. Geography is a staple of current events in the form of weather reports, global warming articles and highway and street construction news, not to mention geography’s cultural implications in a global world.
Here are some excellent resources to start with; they include quizzes, maps, and country reports:
REC Social Studies, Geography
Geography Lesson Plans
Global Warming
Develop Students’ Environmental Awareness
Geography lessons and activities
Maps
Map collection
Geography lessons and activities
AAG Careers Guide
California Geographic Alliance
Ten reasons why geography is important
Census Bureau
Education World Geography Center
Geographia
Physical geography center
Geographic Organizations
Geography Educators Network of Indiana
Link site -- very uneven quality
Geography Games
A lot of geography games – a whole lot
Geography, General Resources
Geography Lessons for Seventh Grade Teachers
Selection of units from Alabama
Geography Lesson Plans and Resources
Huge link page
Geography Lesson Plans by Area
The Geography Network
Geography Newsgroups and Listservs
Geography World
Great collection, but it could take you a while to navigate.
Geostationary Satellite Server
Lessons by standard and grade level
National Geographic Xpeditions
National Council for Geographic Education
Orienteering
This is the best way to integrate physical education into geography. It helps students understand what explorers went through as well.
State and Local Government on the Net
Links to the home pages of all the states are perfect for state studies.
Stately Knowledge
Teaching with Historic Places
The National Registry has some very well done lessons.
Tennessee Geographic Alliance
One of the best state organizations. This is its link page.
Tsunami Family Saved by Schoolgirl’s Geography Lesson
Using Literature to Teach Geography
Using Literature to Teach Geography in High Schools
U.S. Orienteering Federation
Geography through orienteering
What do Maps Show?
You need to order or download the free poster. This is a great lesson that explains what maps show and how to use them.
World Geography at pppst.com
PowerPoint presentations around five themes of geography
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Maps
Electronic Map Library
Maps and Geography Classroom Activities & Lesson Plans
Best collection of maps
National Geographic Map Machine
Panoramic Maps, 1847-1929
A digitalized collection of U.S. and Canadian cities and towns during the late 19th and early 20th centuries
U.S. Map
The best place for U.S. maps
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Map collection
Climate Map of the U.S.
Free Blank Outline Maps
From About.com Geography -- be prepared for lots of ads and pop-ups
Free World Maps
Free physical maps of most areas; not much detail
General map resources
Map Digger
All types, but not necessarily the best for classroom use
MapQuest
Google Earth
MapQuest and Google Earth are excellent online maps that can be used in a variety of ways. Have students overlay old battle maps with current maps to notice what has happened. They can also add historical markers to the current maps.
UN Cartographic Section
Find printable maps for most countries and many regions.
U.S. and World Geography
Free map software
World Geography
Get free printable's -- clear and easy to read; ideal for younger students
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