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PUBLIC MARKS from knann with tag geography

February 2008

November 2007

My Wonderful World - Passport to Asia: Continent of Contrasts

Combination of google earth interactives and video resources for study of Asai

Outline Maps

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These maps may be printed and copied for personal or classroom use.To request permission for other purposes please contact the Rights and Permissions Department. PDF format but may be opened in Photoshop Elements as an image for coloring and labeling.

Google Earth Virtual Tours

Click the "Open KML" Link to view the tour in Google Earth

World Atlas

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Highest lowest biggest smallest tallest deepest oldest youngest Continents Countries Cities Dependencies Deserts Islands Lakes Mountains Oceans Provinces Rivers Seas and more list by World Atlas

Geo Quiz Archive

Geoquiz from BBC/PRI in text and audio format

The Seven World Wonders

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A complete listing of all the World Wonders in a variety of categories

Geospy -- National Geographic Kids

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Can you identify all the continents, states, and provinces? Try GeoSpy and find out!

September 2007

Global Trek: Virtual Travel Around the World

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Book your flight and travel to the country of your choice. Start a journal (password protected) and add entries for the selected topics. Print your journal when done or return at another time by revisiting the country. Great for Foreign Language and Culture classes.

Geography Thematic Units

The majority of the Thematic Units are written for ages 7-9. Younger children can use them with help from adults, and older children can use them for extra learning or for their reports. There is a cost for each unit, but it is only $2.00...a good value!! Must be purchased per classroom. Many other subject areas available.

May 2007

free powerpoints and whiteboard presentations for teachers

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Free microsoft Power point TM presentations biology chemistry maths english history physics geography spanish powerpoints. Great for KS1 KS2 KS3 KS4 and post 16 A level lessonplans, K-12 and more

April 2007

USA

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Interactive label the states map. Drag the state names before you run out of time

Free Geography PowerPoints

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Topics: What is geography?,What is Geography? (5th grade),Five Themes of Geography,Themes of Geography,Five Themes of Geography - Iceland,Themes of Geography,Continents and Oceans,Maps,Maps, Map Making,Maps (zip), Lines, Maps, and Globes,Understanding Types of Maps,Basic Geography Skills (Game),The Earth's BIG Features,What are landforms?,Landforms - What Goes Up Must Come Down,Landforms (beautiful pictures of various landforms), Landforms, continents (ppt, jeopardy),Physical Features (lesson) & Game,Geography (2nd grade),Geography Terms (6th grade),Communities Are In Different Places,What is a Community? (3rd grade),Communities (2nd grade), Communities - Now and Then, Here and There, Geographies of Religion,PowerPoint Presentation Outline: Climate,Economic Geography,Cultural Geography, Architecture,Statues & Monuments,World Geography Questions,Regional Geography,Population,Physical Geography,Maps & Geographic Skills,Farming Techniques, Sub Saharan ,Sub-Saharan Africa,Australia,Geography of Australia (7th grade),Asia,East & South Asia,Russia & Central Asia ,Russia/Geography,Russia,North Africa (Rockingham),North Africa (Volstate),Europe (Rockingham), Europe (Volstate),The Geography of the United States, US States and Regions ppts,North America,South America, Latin America,Latin American Pictures,Latin America 3, Themes in World Geography (many ppts),World Regional Geography PowerPoints (lots)

March 2007

The 50 States

Very nice site with basic information on a variety of topics for each state (history, geography, famous people, state page links, symbols and more. Appropriate for upper elementary through middle school. NO ADS!!

Wayki: Show People Where!

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Quick way for students to create map markers with photos and descriptions then share via a link. No signup required.

January 2007

Juicy Geography’s Google Earth page

Great site for using Google Earth in the Classroom

World66 - Your travel maps

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My World66 is a service where you can create a map of the places you have visited. Choose countries of the world, states, Candadian provinces, or European Countries. Generate the html to place in webpage or right click to copy or save image. Easy to use...no signup.

Online Vermont Geography Book

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An updated, online version of the the Vermont Geography Book.

December 2006

GeoBeats - Guided video tours of your next international destination

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GeoBeats is website where anyone can watch free short videos on international destinations that highlight history, culture, shopping, food, nightlife, lifestyle, and other aspects of interest to travelers. The content in the videos is well researched which means you will get consistent quality and reliability across our videos. Also, the videos have a "down to earth" feel as opposed to a heavy commercial angle. At the same time, they are created by professional filmmakers and feature interesting hosts who add a unique and personal flavor. GeoBeats is seeking filmakers to cover destinations around the world. Videos can be embedded in your website via javascript.

YourGMap

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Google Maps with your locations! Simple user interface. No Javascript or HTML needed. Publish your map here or embed it into your website.

October 2006

Weekend Explorer - Series Description

Join the adventure as Emmy awarded host Jeffrey Lehmann takes you to incredibly scenic destinations throughout North America and the world in the award-winning Weekend Explorer television series. Each episode features a unique destination and searches out that area's best kept secrets as well as exploring traditional landmarks. Experience the new spirit of travel with the host, while learning about each destination through his informative and humorous narrative that includes culture, history, nature, and wildlife.

September 2006

NASA Earth Observatory

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Accompany NASA scientists as they explore our world and unravel the mysteries of climate and environmental change.