Website+du+Jour

"Website du Jour"

The 10 most delicious websites this week are...

1. @http://maps.nationalgeographic.com/maps/atlas/puzzles.html - This is fun and interactive website to test your map knowledge! Select a map and try to put the puzzle together. After a few of these, your geography and map skills will improve by leaps and bounds! 2. @http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/geography.htm - This is an excellent online resource for all things Maps & Globes. This website provides information about latitude and longitude, the importance of bodies of waters on maps, and much more. Use this site to review information we have covered in class and dive further into each lesson. 3. @http://www.factmonster.com/world.html - The World & News section of the Fact Monster website provides excellent links to information about the world. This site includes maps of different countries with key information on each unique location (i.e. mountains, waterways, climate, etc.). This is a great place to learn more about specific destinations around the globe. 4. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/ - National Geographic is an endless wealth of information! Specifically, visit the Kids section called "Countries" and get a first hand look at over 45 different countries around the world. Each profile includes maps and pictures of the unique location. There are videos as well on each country and students can email e-cards to document all the places they've visited. This is an EXCELLENT resource and way for students to explore all the world has to offer! 5. http://geology.com/state-high-points.shtml - Want to learn more about relief maps and elevation maps? Use this link to take a closer look at maps of the US. The site opens to a map of the highest elevations in the US with links below to a closer look at each state. Within each state you can view the elevation maps, road/highway maps, and river map in each state. Make sure to visit this site a few times during this unit as we learn about all the different types of maps in class. 6. @http://smithsonianeducation.org/mywonderfulworld/ - This website is a **fantastic** connection to the many cultures, animals and lifeforms that make up this world. Click on the continent you would like to explore and find a unique profile on the people, animals and environment of the continent. Don't miss the "World Zoo" section to see what unique creatures you can find around the world. 7. http://www.pbs.org/teachers/connect/resources/7924/preview/ - What to learn more about all the fascinating places and cities in the US? Follow Wilson & Ditch as the journey across US. Watch the videos on each city and learn about the unique destinations of the USA. Make sure to visit Wilson's Blog to find out about local eats, important history of the city and "must do" activities in each destination. This is an interactive and engaging way for students to learn about all the different locations in America. 8. @http://www.media.pearson.com.au/schools/cw/au_sch_atkinson_sose1_2/dnd/1_lat.html- Need help remembering key information on the Latitude & Longitude lesson? Use this link to practice labeling the important points on our globes. This would be a great tool to review and enhance the material covered in Lesson 4 in this unit, so make sure to try it out! 9. @http://www.geobeats.com/ - Did we visit a place in class you want to learn more about? Do you need a quick resource for information on a specific video. Use Geobeats to find quick, one minute videos on cities and places all over the world. Become a world traveler and see first hand images of all the fantastic destinations we will learn about in class. 10. http://www.iknowthat.com/com/L2?GradeLevel=4:4&Subject=Social Studies - This site has everything! There are several fun online activities and games to help practice labeling maps, continents and cities around the world. This site also has videos of different global destinations for students to explore and learn about. You do not need to register to explore this site, rather just click "maybe later" and continue learning!