Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: South America
Explore the flags, maps, exports, natural resources, geography, and languages of South America on this site.
World Geography Games
World Geography Games: Capitals of America
Match the country in the Americas with its capital city.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Poverty in America [Pdf]
Discover the numbers behind poverty in America in the 1950s. Read about those who were in poverty, where they lived, and find out if things have improved over the decades. [pdf]
Library of Congress
Loc: Geography and Its Impact on Colonial Life
European settlement patterns were influenced by geographic conditions such as access to water, harbors, natural protection, arable land, natural resources and adequate growing season and rainfall. Examine a variety of primary sources to...
Eduweb
Eduweb: Amazon Interactive
Games and activities help students explore the Ecuadorian Amazon. Learn about the rainforest and the Quichua people who call it home, and experiment with running a community-based ecotourism project along the Rio Napo.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: North American
Learn about North American countries and geography. The flags, maps, exports, natural resources, and languages of North American are found on this website.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq World Atlas: The Climate of El Salvador
View facts about the climate of El Salvador compiled by GeographyIQ from selected publications of the U.S Department of State and from the CIA World Fact Book. Peruse the tables of data about average temperature highs and lows for three...
World Atlas
World Atlas: United States of America
A comprehensive guide to the United States of America including a variety of maps, statistics, facts, and information on history, geography, flags, symbols, travel, and much more.
Library of Congress
Loc: Teachers: Geography and Its Impact on Colonial Life
Beginning with a discussion on how people adapt to or relocate to environments, this lesson encourages learners to explore why the Colonists settled in specific regions. In groups, students examine primary documents, analyzing Colonists'...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Costa Rica
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Costa Rica, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Venezuela Economy
Features a statistical chart on the economy of Venezuela covering topics such as GDP, poverty rate, household income, unemployment rate, imports and exports, currency, and more.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Bolivia
Provides an overview of Bolivia, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Venezuela
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Venezuela. (April 2012)
Other
Australian Department of Foreign Affairs: Brazil
Includes facts about the people, land, government, history, economy, foreign relations, and political conditions of Brazil. There is a concentration on Brazil's diplomatic relations with Australia plus some travel advice if you plan on...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Falkland Islands (United Kingdom)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Falkland Islands (United Kingdom), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Canada
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Canada, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Navassa Island (United States)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Navassa Island (United States), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to...
Other
The Guyana Photo Gallery on the World Wide Web
Offers a good assortment of photographs of Guyana. Choose a picture to view from the extensive list on the left that covers a variety of subject matter.
SMART Technologies
Smart: World Map
This lesson features a world map with labeled countries, a global map, and an interactive map of the seven continents.
Other
Postcards From America: Homepage
This site is provided for by Postcards From America. Hitch a ride on "Harvey the RV," and share the adventures of several teachers as they explore the great United States of America. Their electronic postcards take a quick "snapshot" of...
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Uruguay Economy
Presents an overview of the economy in Uruguay with additional statistical information concerning GDP, poverty rate, labor force, household income, debt, currency, and more.
Other
Volcanoes of Nicaragua
Interesting information and photos about some of the 25 volcanos that exist in Nicaragua.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Venezuela Historical Highlights
Examines highlights of the political conditions and history of Venezuela from the first colony established in 1522 to the election of 2004.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Uruguay Historical Highlights
Offers an overview of the history of the South American country of Uruguay beginning with its discovery by the Spanish in 1516 through the 2004 national elections.