Owl & mouse

Teaching Pre K-8, Oct 2003 by Lindroth, Linda

www.yourchildlearns.com

This is an extensive resource for free educational software that will help your students explore maps and geography at a level that meets the national standards. There are dozens of interactive software programs to download for learning about U.S. and world geography. Each interactive map provides fun practice for learning continents, countries, states, capitals, borders, physical features and cultural monuments. Challenge your students by posting a rubric chart to keep track of their scores as they move from "Novice" to "World Explorer." Print one of the dozens of available maps (at sizes ranging from one page for individual student record-keeping or up to seven feet for a bulletin board).

One of my favorite features on this rich website is the link to Active Learning Projects. These are Humanities, Mathematics and Science projects that have students building towns and farms, exploring art history and even embarking on a high-seas adventure to learn more about pirates. Any of these fun projects will really motivate student learning.