Benelux
By Virginia Kirsch
Students read about Benelux, the three countries in Europe that work together as an economic unit. Students test their knowledge by identifying the countries on a map.
Where Is Russia?
Students read important facts about Russia and locate cities and bodies of water on a map. They then take a brief quiz.
Where Is Japan?
Students read about Japan and test their knowledge by answering questions. They also locate Japan's major islands and the bordering countries 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.
The Black Sea
Students view a map of the countries that surround the Black Sea and test their knowledge in an interactive exercise.
Caspian Sea
Students read about the Caspian Sea and use a map to identify the five countries that surround it.
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.
The Middle East
Students locate the countries of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Jordan on a map in this interactive learning object.
Sahel of Africa
Students locate the seven countries in the Sahel region, which is between the Sahara and the coastal rain forests. They identify the famous city of Timbuktu in a map exercise.
Where Is Afghanistan?
Students read about Afghanistan and view maps. They also answer questions about the country and its neighbors.
Canada
Students read about the provinces and territories of Canada and identify key resources in each area.
World's Smallest Countries
Learners read about the five smallest countries in the world: The Vatican, Monaco, Naru, San Marino and Liechtenstein. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Australia/New Zealand
Learners view maps of Australia and New Zealand and locate the territories and states of these countries in an interactive exercise.
Danube River
Learners follow the route of the Danube River as it flows through Europe. A map exercise completes this activity.
Southeast Asia
Learners read about the 10 countries in the region between India and China. A map exercise completes the activity.
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 Amazon Rain Forest
Learners read about the world's largest rain forest. A map is provided.
What Happened to Yugoslavia?
This interactive learning object updates students on the former country of Yugoslavia. A map is included.
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.
Where Is Bolivia?
In this learning activity you'll review a map of South America and read about Bolivia.
Central America
In this learning activity you'll locate the countries of Central America on a map.
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.
Recognizing Landforms in North and Central America
Learners read the definitions of geological terms and identify the landforms in various images.