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Geography

Where is Timbuktu? Kalamazoo? Which South American country boasts two capital cities? What state has the longest coastline? Learn the answers to these questions and more with the Geography Web Guide. The Web sites included here help students learn, provide resources for teachers and challenge even the most devoted geography lovers.

Geography Basics

Use the Web sites below to get an introduction to geography basics and assess the ... read more »

Physical Geography

Readers searching for specific information on physical geography, such as islands, ... read more »

Human Geography

Geography influences foreign policy, trade, warfare even health care. The human ... read more »

Early Explorers

Use the Web sites below to find biographies, travel routes, journals and sensational stories of the ... read more »

Maps

Teeming with maps of every variety, the Web sites below can point you in the right direction. Get ... read more »

Geography Lesson Plans

The Web sites below are devoted to making geography a rich experience for students.  You’ll find lots of resources, including innovative geography lesson plans, problem-solving activities and interdisciplinary projects.

Insights for Geography Lesson Plans

  • One of the first things students may ask is, “What’s the difference between geology and geography?” The sites below are focused on geography but there is certainly some overlap of the two disciplines.
  • The annual National Geographic Bee happens every April across the U.S. After state-level contests, winners proceed to the national bee in May.

Top Sites for Geography Lesson Plans

National Geographic has geography lesson plans written by educators that meet the U.S. National Geography Standards. Many of the lessons incorporate the interactive tools available on the site.
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Discovery Education provides lesson plans and activities for K-12 students in all subjects. Choose geography and your grade level from the dropdown menus to get started.
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The New York Times offers geography lesson plans that tie in with current events, making geography relevant to students’ daily lives and the world around them.
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Geography Games

Scramble your brains trying to remember the capital of Ghana or locate the Midway Islands. ... read more »

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