Additional Resources
Want to learn more about the world around you? Try one of the great websites below!
General Resources:
A fantastic site from National Geographic with resources for teachers and students alike. The site also contains links to great games and quizzes that test your geographic knowledge!
Take the Traveler IQ Challenge and answer the question: How well do you know your world?
When you're done testing your Traveler IQ, go back to the travelpod homepage where you'll find blogs of people's trips to destinations from all over the world. Many of the blogs contain maps detailing their routes, pictures and even videos!
This site has everything from geography lesson plans sorted by grade level and standard, to printer-friendly maps, to activities for the classroom or home. Students may find the Homework Help section valuable for school projects and assignments. Kids should visit
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/ for a wonderful collection of videos, games, stories and activities.
A site especially for kids with fun activities that celebrate cultures from all over the world!
Resources by Country:
MEXICO
A site with fun things to make from Mexico such as pinatas, maracas, ojos de Dios and papel picado. There are links to sites with crafts from many other countries as well.
A site for kids with information about Mexican traditions, holidays, games, myths and even music clips!
This colorful, kid-friendly site is the perfect place to learn about Mayan people, places and beliefs. Check it out for fascinating facts and pictures!
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