Grades K-5 Geography Tools
Geography Web Sites
Country Information
- Atlapedia Online
- Atlapedia Online contains key information on every country of the world. Each country profile provides facts and data on geography, climate, people, religion, language, history, and economy.
- City Net
- Information on cities around the world.
- Country Studies Handbook
- An extensive outline of the culture, history, and current situation of every country by the Library of Congress. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the page to get the list of countries.
- The Electronic Embassy
- Information from the foreign embassies in Washington, D.C., and links to their Web sites.
- Fast Facts On The Fifty States
- Just the basics -capital, population, bird, nickname, flower, and a link to the state home page.
- INFONATION
- A database of geographic, economic, social and population information provided by the United Nations. Choose which country and data you would like displayed in a table.
- The WorldFactbook, 1997 from the CIA
- Contains maps,flags, economic, geographic, government and population data for every country. Update for 1997 is much easier to use.
- E-Conflict
- A simplified version of the CIA Factbook, contains maps,flags, government, economic, geographic, and population data for every country.
Maps
- Color Landform Atlas of the United States
- Color-coded maps showing topography of each state, the Chesapeake Bay, and the United States as a whole. Other types of maps for each state are also available.
- MapQuest!
- Electronic mapping engine by GeoSystems, Inc.
- National Geographic Map Machine
- An on-line atlas which will generate very nice maps of any country desired.
- Perry-Castaneda Library Map Collection
- Large collection of electronic maps.
- State Information from the United States Census Bureau
- Detailed maps and other census information on each state and county.
- United States Overview Maps
- Maps of the United States showing population, race, ancestry, citizenship, income, poverty, and adult educational attainment.
Other Geographic Resources
- American Mile Markers
- A mile by mile picture of America from New York to San Francisco. Many possiblities.
- Educational Resources for Cartography, Geography and Related Disciplines
- Despite its title, this web site has some tremendous map-related activities for K-3 and 4-8. Sponsored by the United States Geological Survey.
- Elementary Planet
- Games, puzzles, lessons based on the wealth of information the United Nations collects every year.
- Explore the Fantastic Forest
- An interactive site by National Geographic that allows students to explore what's in a forest.
- Latitude and Longitude- USA
- Latitude and Longitude - Other Countries
- These sites give the latitude and longitude of various major cities around the the United States and the world. The first column gives the latitude in degrees and minutes. The second column gives the longitude in degrees and minutes.
- Statistical Reports on Maryland Counties
- Choose the county and type of information you want, then let this web site create a statistical report.
- What do Maps Show? from the United States Geologic Survey
- This teaching packet with four accompanying lessons and a colorful graphics is appropriate for grades 4-8. The graphics show several views of Salt Lake City and, combined with the lessons, teaches students basic geographic and cartographic skills.
- Where? Geographic Place Tutorial and Games
- Basic place geography games and tutorial. Requires a Java capable browser. Probably best viewed with Netscape 4.0 or Internet Explorer 4.0
- World Time Zones
- A great map showing the time zones for the entire world, with links to other sites with time zone information.
Urbanization
- HUD Community Plans
- The community plans from all fifty states filed with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- National View of Urban Growth
- US maps showing urbanization in 1975 and 1995
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Last updated on March 13, 2000
Maintained by Martin M. Creel: Marty_Creel@fc.mcps.k12.md.us