These links give you access to the world of geography and geographic education; try them!

A great resources for teaching about the
history and geography of stamps, based in Weston, Massachusetts.

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The Barbara Petchenik International Children's Map Competition is again underway;
Check out some of the great maps on the archived webpage; all drawn by children 15 and younger.

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A great site for lesson ideas and links to maps and maps
Developed by a teacher.

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The Hunger-site

With a single click at this Web-site, you can send a
single serving of food (1 3/4 cup of rice, maize) to a starving person
Seven sponsors make the donations to the U.N.
Limited to one click per day.
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Looking for Maps?

A great collecton of maps - country, state, city
Hosted by the Casteneda Map Library of University of Texas

Download, print, use them!

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Teaching your child about geography

That great U.S. Department of Education booklet
about every geography lessons for parents and teachers
is now on the web! Check it out.
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Lookings for flags of countries?

The Flags of the World website has pictures of the flags
and also descriptions of the meanings of the flag symbols.
Also has flags for coloring.

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Worldmapper

Worldmapper uses Cartograms to show things like world population,

country transportation networks, religions, etc.

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Smithsonian Global Sound

A searchable database of global music. There are

a variety of lesson plans, activities, and music kits.

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National Geographic Society

The new and improved National Geographic site!! check it out.
Downloadable maps, lots of great information ....
The NGS always has great ideas for student exploration.

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Geography.About.com A great site, maintained by Matt Rosenberg
Plenty of good stuff that can be used in the classroom
Try their geography quiz and check out their maps!
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National Council for Geographic Education

Check out the leading national organization concerned with geographic education.

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Massachusetts Council for the Social Studies

Learn more here about the Mass. Council and its efforts to improve
the teaching and learning of social studies in Massachusetts.
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