Where Is Colombia?
By Virginia Kirsch
In this learning activity you'll read about Colombia and view a map.
Australia/New Zealand
Learners view maps of Australia and New Zealand and locate the territories and states of these countries in an interactive exercise.
The Amazon Rain Forest
Learners read about the world's largest rain forest. A map is provided.
The Asian Subcontinent
Students identify and locate the seven countries on the Asian Subcontinent.
East Timor
In this learning activity you'll read about the history of one of the world's newest nations and test their knowledge with a short quiz.
Pacific Rim
Students read about the world's active volcanoes that make up the "Ring of Fire." In an interactive exercise, they locate these volcanoes on maps.
Central America
In this learning activity you'll locate the countries of Central America on a map.
Greenland
In this learning activity you'll quiz yourself about Greenland by answering questions about the people, the land, and the economy.
South Asia - The Asian Subcontinent (Screencast)
Countries of the Middle East
Students locate the countries of the Middle East on a map in this interactive exercise.
Caspian Sea
Students read about the Caspian Sea and use a map to identify the five countries that surround it.
World Maps
This learning object presents the seven continents and four oceans. Three different world maps are provided.
Identifying Landmarks on a Street Map
By Barbara Laedtke
Students use a map of Chicago to find their way to the Museum of Science and Industry. The activity offers practice in identifying directions on a map. A quiz completes the activity.
Countries of Southern Africa
Students read about five countries in Southern Africa and locate them on a map.
Where Is Bolivia?
In this learning activity you'll review a map of South America and read about Bolivia.
Lake Baikal
In this learning activity you'll explore Russia's Lake Baikal, the largest lake in the world.
Coastal West and Central Africa
Students read about the countries of West and Central Africa and identify them on a map.
The Five Largest Deserts of the World
In this learning activity you'll explore the five largest deserts of the world.
Canada
Students read about the provinces and territories of Canada and identify key resources in each area.
The Middle East
Students locate the countries of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan on a map in this interactive learning object.
Where Is Afghanistan?
Students read about Afghanistan and view maps. They also answer questions about the country and its neighbors.
The Black Sea
Students view a map of the countries that surround the Black Sea and test their knowledge in an interactive exercise.
Reading a Street Map
Students identify directions on a street map. A short quiz completes the activity.
Antarctica
Students read about the continent of Antarctica and view maps. A short quiz completes the activity.
What Happened to Yugoslavia?
This interactive learning object updates students on the former country of Yugoslavia. A map is included.