Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Difference Between Maps and Globes

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares the difference between maps and globes. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
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City University of New York

Virtual Geology: Maps Home Page: Topic and Quiz Menus

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This collection of resources cover map topics and includes quizzes for improving map and globe usage skills.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Maps and Globes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[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.
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Mariners' Museum and Park

Mariners' Museum: Education: Create a Globe [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Simple instructions on how to make a globe using a pattern provided, scissors, glue, and a balloon. PDF
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City University of New York

Virtual Geology: Where on Earth: A Latitude and Longitude Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
This quiz starts with select points on a globe. Students must determine the latitude, longitude, and direction for each point.
Handout
Other

Monroe County Women's Disability Network: Maps & Globes: Water Forms

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is provided for by the Monroe County Women's Disability Network. Some basic information about water on our planet and the various water forms that make up three-quarters of the earth's surface. Includes some simple quizzes to...
Interactive
Other

Jayzeebear.com: The World Online Map Game

For Students 3rd - 5th
Want a fun way to practice map skills and to learn geography? This colorful interactive online game is great for students.
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Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: The Bahamas

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents many general country facts about the Caribbean Island of the Bahamas in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps and an image of the flag.
Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Colombia

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents many general country facts about Colombia in a well organized chart form. Content includes: geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. This site is enriched by...
Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Uruguay

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores general country facts about Uruguay in a well organized chart form. Content includes: geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. This site is enriched by links to...
Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents country specific facts about Honduras in a well organized chart form. Content includes: geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. This site is enriched by links...
Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides many general country facts and statistics about Belize in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps and an image of its flag.
Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Costa Rica

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides general country specific facts and statistics about Costa Rica in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps and an image of its flag.
Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers background as well as many general country facts and statistics about the Dominican Republic in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps and an image of its flag.
Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Grenada

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides many general country facts and statistics about Grenada in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps and an image of its flag.
Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Nicaragua

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides many general country facts and statistics about Nicaragua in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps and an image of its flag.
Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents many general country specific facts about Brazil in a well organized chart form. Content includes: geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. This site is enriched...
Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Dominica

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents background and general country facts and figures about Dominica in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps and an image of its flag.
Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Haiti

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers background and many general country facts and statistics about Haiti in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps and an image of its flag.
Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents many general country facts about Canada in a well organized chart form. Content includes: geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. This site is enriched by links...
Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Antigua and Barbuda

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a brief overview and many general country facts and statistics about Antigua and Barbuda in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps and an image of its flag.
Activity
Social Studies for Kids

Social Studies for Kids: Latitude and Longitude

For Students 5th - 8th
A collection of latitude and longitude mapping activities ranging from pin-pointing exact locations on the globe to researching the history behind this basic geography concept.
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SMART Technologies

Smart: Final Project Map Skills

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
This lessons explores the different ways we can view our world along with the different parts of a map or globe.
Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Venezuela

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents many general country specific facts about Venezuela in a well organized chart form. Content includes: geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. This site is...

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