E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Antarctica: Penguins: What Is Motion?
What do you know about Emperor penguins? Ernie is researching them and their migration across the continent.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: United States History Map: From Sea to Shining Sea
A great interactive map that reinforces your knowledge of the geographic features of the United States. Begin by reading general information on reading maps, then play the game.
Read Works
Read Works: Learn About Maps
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended to support early elementary students' reading comprehension, the basic terminology associated with map are explained in this informational text. A question sheet is available to help students...
SMART Technologies
Smart: Geography Unit: Maps
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Earth Science: Introduction to Earth's Surface
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explains how to find a location and direction on Earth's surface. Discusses topography and various landforms and how they form.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Bus Station: Position on a Map
Help Jamal read maps, describe directions, and identify coordinates in this series of interactive exercises.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Parts of a Map
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the basic parts of a map including the map title, compass rose and map legend.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Final Project Map Skills
This lessons explores the different ways we can view our world along with the different parts of a map or globe.
PurposeGames
Purpose Games: Cardinal Directions
Play this game to test your knowledge on cardinal and intermediate directions.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Maps and Globes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews map and globe features. The seven continents, four oceans, and city-county-state-country relationships are also explained. Student assessment on directions is included.
Curated OER
A View on Cities: Lisbon: Monument to the Discoveries
Giant compass rose at the Monument to the Discoveries (Lisbon)
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in California: Rogers Dry Lake
Centerpiece of Edwards Air Force Base, this endorheic desert salt pan in the Mojave Desert has the worlds largest Compass Rose and the worlds largest runway at 7.2 miles. It is one of the alternate Space Shuttle landing sites.
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Boat Safe Kids
This is a delightful site about boats and boating. Lots of games plus a terrific overview of the history of navigation. Includes a visit to a reproduction of Columbus' Nina.
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