Teacher Resources for Instructional Planning


Grade 6, Social Studies Std 11.2: Locating on a map areas of international conflict from 1945-1969.

Lesson Plans: Latitude, Longitude, and Mapmaking This lesson requires students to review the concepts of latitude and longitude and to use these concepts to create maps of different countries on the computer. They’ll conclude by discussing the reasons why it’s important to understand latitude and longitude and by creating quizzes in which other students can locate “mystery” places that they map on the computer.

Resources: Maps This site has more than 1,000 links to electronic map resources and 180 map collections. Perhaps this site is the most extensive grouping of maps on the Web. Open Directory The Open Directory Project on Geography contains 1,059 websites. Categories include Cartography (89), Dictionaries (4), Education (100), Geographic Information Systems (632), Geomatics (883), Human Geography (63), Navigation (65), Organizations (21), Physical Geography (21), Place Names (56), Publications (13) and Regional Planning (378). GeoBee Quiz National Geographic has plenty of interactive quizzes, games, expeditions and tours at their site. Geo Bee challenge provides daily geography-based questions. Map Machine features physical and political characteristics of countries and includes aerial views. Xpedition is a redesigned education site that features a printer-friendly atlas with over 1,600 ways to view the world. Animated Atlas Animated Atlas portrays history by animating maps. This site features a ten minute, interactive movie which is a geographic history of the United States, locating major events and the admission of every state. Also sells classroom videos. Shock-ing Geography At this site, students can quiz themselves on physical, current political and some historical map information. Instructors can have results of student self-quizzes emailed to them. Requires Shockwave software plug-in (available download free). OSSHE Historic Atlas Resource Library Extensive, colorful, and often interactive, the maps in this library cover Europe, Middle East, North Africa and North America. Map Machine This site features physical and political characteristics of countries and includes aerial views. There are profiles, facts, and flags that accompany the maps. David Rumsey Map Collection This collection has over 8,800 maps online and focuses on rare 18th and 19th century North and South America maps and other cartographic materials. Historical Atlas of the 20th Century An interesting and informative collection of information on the twentieth century. Atlas topics include: General Trends in Living Conditions, Government, War, and Religion. Maps are often interactive, allowing you to zoom in on details. There are even essays, FAQ's and links. Quia This site has assorted links to geography quizzes and games. the site also helps teachers create their own quizzes. PCL Map Room A collection of more than 250,000 maps. "Worldtime" A service featuring an interactive world atlas. Crack the Code Find out where the thieves are taking the loot using latitude and longitude. How far is it? This interactive website calculates distances between cities. Welcome to the U.S. Geological Survey The federal source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment. Blank & Outline Maps Collections of blank and outline maps to print out for educational or personal use at home or in the classroom.
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