Where Is Colombia?
By Virginia Kirsch
In this learning activity you'll read about Colombia and view a map.
The Amazon Rain Forest
Learners read about the world's largest rain forest. A map is provided.
Australia/New Zealand
Learners view maps of Australia and New Zealand and locate the territories and states of these countries in an interactive exercise.
Central America
In this learning activity you'll locate the countries of Central America on a map.
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.
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.
Greenland
In this learning activity you'll quiz yourself about Greenland by answering questions about the people, the land, and the economy.
Coastal West and Central Africa
Students read about the countries of West and Central Africa and identify them on a map.
South Asia - The Asian Subcontinent (Screencast)
Students identify and locate the seven countries on the Asian Subcontinent.
Canada
Students read about the provinces and territories of Canada and identify key resources in each area.
The Asian Subcontinent
Where Is Bolivia?
In this learning activity you'll review a map of South America and read about Bolivia.
Countries of the Middle East
Students locate the countries of the Middle East on a map in this interactive exercise.
World Maps
This learning object presents the seven continents and four oceans. Three different world maps are provided.
Countries of Southern Africa
Students read about five countries in Southern Africa and locate them on a map.
Antarctica
Students read about the continent of Antarctica and view maps. A short quiz completes the activity.
Caspian Sea
Students read about the Caspian Sea and use a map to identify the five countries that surround it.
Lake Baikal
In this learning activity you'll explore Russia's Lake Baikal, the largest lake in the world.
The Middle East
Students locate the countries of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan on a map in this interactive learning object.
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.
The Black Sea
Students view a map of the countries that surround the Black Sea and test their knowledge in an interactive exercise.
The Five Largest Deserts of the World
In this learning activity you'll explore the five largest deserts of the world.
Danube River
Learners follow the route of the Danube River as it flows through Europe. A map exercise completes this activity.
South Africa and Its Neighbors
Students read about South Africa and the countries that surround it. They test their knowledge in a map exercise.
What Happened to Yugoslavia?
This interactive learning object updates students on the former country of Yugoslavia. A map is included.