These Web sites have been reviewed and selected to provide useful links to online resources to support your curriculum.
Geographical Names of Canada
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/search/search_e.php
Extensive
information on the names of Canada's provinces, territories, and capital cities
plus some information about indigenous cultures and Canadian history.
About Canada
http://canada.gc.ca/aboutcanada-ausujetcanada/menu-eng.html
This Canadian government directory includes resources for teachers and students featuring maps, images, and puzzles, as well as historical, geographical, and cultural information.
Canada Facts
http://www.canadafacts.org/
This site offers brief facts about Canada and links to pages about interesting Canadian topics.
Ben's
Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
Ben Franklin explains the branches
of government, citizenship, symbols, and more about the U.S. government. The
site is organized by grade ranges.
Census in Schools
http://www.census.gov/schools/
This U.S. Census Bureau site offers many facts about the fifty states and includes several fun quizzes.
America's
Story
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/
Created
by the Library of Congress, this site explores the culture and history of the
United States. It also includes a clickable map with information about each
state.
Welcome
to Puerto Rico
http://Welcome.toPuertoRico.org/index.shtml
Extensive
information about the culture, history, economy, and geography of Puerto Rico.
This site also includes recipes and tourist information.
Mexico A Country Study
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/mxtoc.html
This Library of Congress site provides information about the geography, history, government, and culture of Mexico.
Mexico for Kids
http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/26-countriesplaces/322-mexico.html
This site offers "fast facts" about Mexico as well as links to pages about specific topics of Mexican culture and geography.
The
Panama Canal
http://www.pancanal.com/
This
comprehensive site about the Panama Canal includes historical information, photos
and a live camera showing the canal.
Amazon Interactive
http://www.eduweb.com/amazon.html
Explore
the geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon rain forest. This site includes information
about the Quichua people and interactive games.
Journey Into Amazonia
http://www.pbs.org/journeyintoamazonia/
This
PBS site explores the Amazon River Basin. It has photos and many resources,
including a teachers resource page.
Chile
http://www.geographia.com/chile/
This site provides background on the culture, history, and geography of Chile. There are also pictures of the diverse regions of the country.
Argentina
http://www.geographia.com/argentina/
This site offers a brief introduction to Argentina and links to more information about the country's history and culture.
Discover Brazil
http://www3.bc.sympatico.ca/braziliana/
Learn
about Brazil's geography, people, and history on this site. It also includes
samples of Brazilian music.
Virtual
Galapagos
http://www.doc.ic.ac.uk/~kpt/terraquest/galapagos/intro.html
Information
on the geography and wildlife issues of the Galapagos Islands and the research
that has been done on these islands. This site also includes information on
the history of Ecuador.
Venezuela Yours
http://www.venezuelatuya.com/indexeng.htm
View
dozens of wonderful photos as you learn about the history, geography, wildlife,
and culture of Venezuela.
The Other Look of Colombia
http://www.thetherlookofcolombia.com
A
brief overview of Colombia that includes biographies of some famous Colombians,
a few photos, and links.
Go Places: Brasil
http://www.timeforkids.com/destination/brazil
Meet Brazilian kids, see animals of the Amazon, go sightseeing, and hear phrases in Portuguese on this site.
Virtual Andean
http://www.comunidadandina.org/ingles/tourism/profile.htm
This tourism site offers profiles about Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Venezuela.
Suriname
http://www.suriname-tourism.org
This site offers an overview of Suriname and information about traveling to the country.
Africa for Kids
http://pbskids.org/africa
See photos of Africa, hear a thumb piano, make a mask, and read a Swahili folktale on this PBS site.
The Africa Guide
http://www.africaguide.com/index.htm
An
extensive guide to Africa today- includes many photos, news, and current events.
Africa Travel Association
http://www.africa-ata.org/scenes.htm
This digital library features slides, photos, and audio clips from 54 African countries
.
Deep in the Bush. Where People Rarely Go
http://www.phillipmartin.info/liberia/homepage.htm
This site includes lesson plans, stories and plays, hand-outs, and other tools for teaching about Africa through folktales.
Odyssey Online: Africa
http://carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/AFRICA/ahomepg.html
Using African artifacts, this museum site illustrates aspects of African culture such as ritual, everyday life, and communication.
Kids Africa
http://www.pbs.org/wonders/Kids/kids.htm
An
overview of Africa is featured on this interactive PBS site. It also links to
"Wonders of Africa", an extensive PBS site based on the series by the same name.
African Voices
http://www.mnh.si.edu/africanvoices/
Learn
about African history and culture on this site from the Smithsonian National
Museum of Natural History based on the museums "African Voices"
exhibit.
Egypt: Secrets of an Ancient World
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/pyramids
Learn
about Egypt with an interactivce tour of major historic sites and modern excavations in Egypt.
Republic of Ghana
http://www.ghana.gov.gh
This site includes facts about Ghana, a map of the country, and information about the government and culture of this West African nation.
Digital Africa
http://www.virtual-realm.com/africa2004//
This site tells the story of an American woman's trip in eastern and southern Africa with many beautiful pictures of Africa's natural wonders.
K-12 Electronic Guide for African Resources on the Internet
http://www.mnh.si.edu/africanvoices/
This comprehensive Internet directory offers links to multimedia collections, detailed country listings, and topical lists such as languages of Africa.
Virtual Finland- Directory
http://finland.fi/Public/default.aspx?
This
site focuses on the country of Finland. The directory page on this site includes
information about Finland's history, economy, and society.
Ireland: Department of Foreign Affairs
http://www.foreignaffairs.gov.ie/home/index.aspx
This
government site includes facts about Ireland and information on Ireland's culture,
history, and government.
The Face of Russia
http://www.pbs.org/weta/faceofrussia/
An
exploration of the people of Russiapast and present. It features an extensive
timeline, many images, and resources including a glossary and lesson plans.
Germany Tourism
http://www.germany.travel/en/index.html
This
site offers a slide show of Germany, currency converter, and weather information.
It also includes information about German culture, food, and music.
Discovering France
http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/spip.php?page=espaces_dedies&id_rubrique=159
This site looks at several aspects of the culture and geography of France including population, government, and culture and leisure.
Republic of Austria
http://www.austria.gv.at/DesktopDefault.aspx?alias=english&init&init
A
good overview of Austria and its people from the Austrian government.
Tour of Italy for the Financially Challenged
http://touritaly.org/
This
photographic tour features historical and cultural information about Italy.
Tourism in Spain
http://www.spain.info/?l=en
This
tourism site features information about vacationing, business, and adventures
in Spain. It also includes a photo gallery.
Albanian.com
http://www.albanian.com/main/index.html
This
site focusing on Albania and other Balkan countries featuring information on
their history and culture.
Odysseus
http://www.visitgreece.gr/
This dynamic site from the Greek Ministry of Culture provides pictures and descriptions of Greek art and history from the prehistoric era to the present-day.
Asia Society Kids
http://kids.asiasociety.org/
This extensive site includes maps, photos, timelines, and short reading selections about the history and cultures of Asia.
Kids Web Japan
http://web-jpn.org/kidsweb/index.html
This
site highlights Japanese culture and includes many photos and colorful graphics.
Asia Homepage
http://www.geographia.com/indx04.htm
This site presents essential facts about the geography, history, and people of selected Asian countries, accompanied by photos.
Discovering China
http://library.thinkquest.org/26469/index2.html
Created
by students, this site features text and photos about Chinese culture past and
present. It also includes an interactive section.
Turkey Guide
http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/turkey-guide/
This National Geographic Site features information about the culture of Turkey, including maps and photos.
Afghanistan Online
http://www.afghan-web.c om/
An
extensive collection of photos and information about the culture, geography,
languages, and religions in Afghanistan.
Global Connections: The Middle East
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/globalconnections/mideast/index.html
This PBS site provides detailed background, maps, and timelines on the politics, religions, economics, culture, and geography of the Middle East.
Discover India
http://www.incredible-india.org/
This
government site created by India's Ministry of External Affairs presents information
about many aspects of Indian culture and society including the economy, politics,
and sports.
Arab News
http://www.arabnews.com/
This online resource includes facts about the Arab world, primarily dealing with countries in the Middle East and North Africa.
Bali Guide
http://www.baliguide.com/bali_map.html
This site offers an introduction to the geography and culture of Bali as well as a map of the island.
Guide to Australia
http://www.csu.edu.au/australia/
This site provides links to information about the culture, geography, economy, and infrastructure of Australia. Links are also grouped by states or territories.
Fun Facts About Australia
http://www.australian-information-stories.com/fun-facts-about-australia.html
This site features information about Australia, ranging from the local wide life to the continent's climate.
Interactive Tour of Tasmania
http://www.tourtasmania.com/
This site features information about Australia's largest island, Tasmania. Information on the physical environment, culture, and history of the island is included on this site.
Republic of the Marshall Islands Online
http://www.rmiembassyus.org/
Extensive information about the land and people of the Marshall Islands.
Government of the Federated States of Micronesia
http://www.fsmgov.org/
Homepage
of the national government of the Federated States of Micronesia features information
about Micronesias geography, culture, history, and more.
Fiji
Government Online
http://newzealand.govt.nz/
This
site from the government of Fiji highlights the history and geography of this
nation.
Statistics
New Zealand
www.stats.govt.nz
Statistics and information
about the people of New Zealand including information about the Maori, the indigenous
people of the country, and statistics on population, environment, economy, and
a top 20 section.
Govt.NZ: New Zealand Government Online
http://www.govt.nz/
Extensive
information about the government of New Zealand.
The Living Edens
http://www.pbs.org/edens/
This
site is based on the PBS series "The Living Edens". It features explorations
of many regions around the world.
Welcome to the Greatest Places Online
http://www.greatestplaces.org/
This
site features the geography of the Amazon, Greenland, Iguazu Falls, Madagascar,
the Namib Desert, the Okavango Delta, and Tibet and includes multimedia presentations
and several good links.
Geographia Homepage
http://www.geographia.com/
Extensive
geographical and cultural information about Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe,
and Latin America with many images and some videos.
Let's Go Around the World
http://www.ccph.com/
Information
about children in East Africa and the Amazon rain forest with resources and
many photos.
BBC Religion Profiles
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/
This BBC site features information about the world's major religions, including histories and beliefs.
On the Line
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/ontheline/index.html
Photos
and information about the land and people of eight meridian-line countries:
Togo, Ghana, Burkina Faso, Mali, Algeria, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom.
Topics: Online Magazine for Learners of English
http://www.topics-mag.com/
Young
people from around the world learning English as a second language write about
their local customs and beliefs in this online magazine. The site also includes
teachers' viewpoints, language help, polls, quizzes, and interviews.
Cities of Today, Cities of Tomorrow
http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/habitat/index.asp
This online project, developed by the United Nations, offer six units about the development of cities around the world, 21 city profiles, and a quiz.
NATURE: Antarctica: The End Of The Earth
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/antarctica/index.html
This
PBS site highlights the landscape, environment, and wildlife of Antarctica.
Wired Antarctica
http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2008/12/wired-antarctica-life-at-poles.html
Use
the lessons and information from this site to learn about researchers in and
the environment of Antarctica.
Secrets of the Ice
http://www.mos.org/soti/
This
site highlights a research expedition to Antarctica and includes learning resources.
South Pole Adventure Web
http://astro.uchicago.edu/cara/southpole.edu/
This
site from the Center for Astrophysical Research in Antarctica features extensive
information about the continent. It includes activities, experiments, and photos.
CIA World Factbook
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
This CIA site offers information about the economies, cultures, and governments of the world's countries.