Geography Resources
Why study Geography?
Why is it important to think of yourself as a GLOBAL citizen as well as an American citizen? |
7 Continents of the world |
South America
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Africa
Computer Lab activity --->>Click here
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Northern Africa is separated from the rest of Africa by the Sahara Desert. The people of this Region are very different from those in the rest of Africa. Try to list all the differences you see.
1. Language 2. Religion 3. Climate 4. Physical Features 5. Culture |
Southern Africa has a treasure trove of wildly famous wildlife------this is where the habitat for animals like lions, elephants, rhinos, Hippos,...etc. It is also the home of the most industrial nation in Africa, "South Africa". Minerals like gold and Copper and a variety of gems like diamonds and emeralds can be found in these parts.
1. How does the wildlife affect everyday life in some of the smaller villages in this region? |
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Central Africa is the home of the African Rain Forests and one of the most beautiful water falls in the world.
1. As a Traveler in this Region, how can you prepare for a safe and enjoyable trip? 2. What would be 3 things you would need to travel through this region? |
This guy is amazing!!! He's called the Lion Whisperer and you won't believe what he can do.
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Apartheid crumbles after decades in South Africa.
1. What was the underlying causes of "apartheid"? 2. Who was Nelson Mandela and why is he remembered? |
asia
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Desertification in China.......
1) What is causing it? 2) What is being done to reverse it? |
Monsoons are a yearly event in this part of the world.
1. What are monsoons? 2. What are some of the effects of the monsoons? |
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world Population
Click here or on the image to open up the TED Ed online lesson on Population.
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europe
natural_vegetation_europe.pdf | |
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Latitude and longitude
lat_long_labeling_map.pdf.pdf | |
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Australia and OCEANIA
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ANTARCTICA
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Watch as this 7 year old shares her experience visiting Antarctica! Wow, would you be able to do this? Would you want to. Amazing young woman.
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