Maps
Download free, clipart maps - even treasure
maps! - Maps of the world for kids!
About Maps
Mathematics
of Cartography
Using math with maps, and a little history of map making thrown
in for good measure.
Atlases - Geopolitical
Maps
CIA
World Fact Book
CIA geopolitical maps of various sections of the world.
Country Watch
An excellent site to get maps of individual countries and information
on resources and demographics about each country in the world.
Also includes about 5 top news stories about each country.
Maps
and cartograms of the 2004 US presidential election results
The blue may be small in area, but they are large in terms of
numbers of people, which is what matters in an election. We can
correct for this by making use of a cartogram, a map in which
the sizes of states have been rescaled according to their population.
From the University of Michigan. If you like these maps, look
at this
one of the whole world.
National
Atlas of Canada
Learn about Canadian communities while you browse through this
useful site. Have your homeschool group help with this project
to help portray what is going on in your community. En
Français.
National
Atlas of the United States
Make a map showing the distribution of all sorts of things such
as Indian lands or butterfly distribution. Handy for comparing
such things.
World
Atlas.com
Lots of map clip art, flags, basic data about regions. Oceans
and islands maps, too.
Clip Art Maps
Atlas
- Xpeditions
Black-and-white maps for printing, from the National Geographic
Magazine.
Canada Map
Colored outline map of Canada. Provinces and Territories labeled.
Geography
- Enchanted Learning
This is a collection of geography pages, maps, printouts, flags,
quizzes, and activities for students. The pages are listed by
continent, alphabetically, and by topic.
Label
the Earth's Oceans
Read the definitions, then label the map here. Answers
provided. From Enchanted Learning.
Map Quest's World
Atlas
Resource for detailed color maps and quick facts to print out
or email.
Maps
of the States, Color Landform
If you need a really, really good map of your state, here's a
wonderful selection from various views.
Outline Maps
Feel free to print or download any of these maps for your personal
use in activities, reports, or stories.
Perry-Castañeda
Library Map Collection OUR
FAVORITE
Features very contemporary maps of places in the news as well
as a huge collection of detailed maps from around the world.
Some take a long time to download. From the U. of Texas, so several
good Texas maps as well.
Coordinates
Astrodienst
Locate the latitude and longitude of any city in the world just
by typing in the city name and selecting the region of the world
(or whole world) to limit your search.
Latitude
In 1440, without latitude, European sailors only knew a little
of the world. 76 years later, able to navigate using latitude,
explorers could circumnavigate the globe. How did this come to
be?
Latitude
and Longitude
I've seen those curvy patterns on globes, Lulu! But I'm not sure
what they're for!
Custom Maps
Personalize Google Maps
Use Google Maps to: Mark your favorite places on your map; Draw lines and shapes to highlight paths and areas; Add your own text, photos, and videos; Share your map with friends and family
Google Earth Explore,
Search and Discover
Want to know more about a specific location? Dive right in --
Google Earth combines satellite imagery, maps and the power of
Google Search to put the world's geographic information at your
fingertips.
Map Blast
Create a street map to show others how to get to your homeschooling
event. Link it to your web page. Free.
MapQuest
Just enter your starting point and the address of your field
trip destination and MapQuest will create a map and driving directions
to take you right there.
TerraServer
Zoom in to your own rooftop or a famous landmark almost anywhere
on earth from these satellite photos.
Yahoo! Maps and Driving
Directions
You can customize this site so that it saves your frequently
used maps.
Games
Getting Started with Geocaching
Everything you would like to know about the Geocaching sport. [If you are looking for a cache in Milpitas, CA, contact me. There is one in the park next to our home!]
Geocaching - High-tech Treasure Hunting
My children are now 14 and nine, and they have become expert
users of our handheld GPS. They hardly realize that they've learned
essential math and mapping skills or that they've become keen
observers of nature. Best of all, they are learning the value
of working together and are making memories that do not include
television and video games. By Lori Diehl, HEM M/A 07
Letterboxing of North America
An intriguing pastime combining navigational skills and rubber stamp artistry in a charming "treasure hunt" style outdoor quest. A wide variety of adventures can be found to suit all ages and experience levels.
Orienteering ¸ the Sport of a Lifetime
Orienteering is the sport of navigation with map and compass. It's easy to learn, but always challenging.
Treasure Hunt
You can keep a large group of kids amused for hours with a few,
well planned, treasure/scavenger hunts. Once they've been on
one hunt, the kids may decide to plan the next one by themselves.
Historic Maps
Hargrett Library Rare Map Collection
New World, Colonial America, Revolutionary America, Revolutionary
Georgia, Union & Expansion, American Civil War, Frontier
to New South, Savannah & the Coast, and Transportation.
Historic Atlas Resource Library
University of Oregon presents these interactive historical maps.
Needs Shockwave.
Jerusalem 3000: Celebrating Three Millennia of History
Jerusalem's unique position among cities of the world derives
from its crucial role in religious history as a holy city for
three great monotheistic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and
Islam. A history shown through maps and illustrations.
Puzzles
Make a Relief Map Jigsaw Puzzle
Cut the continents and oceans out of clay or dough, then add the details. Here's how. From NASA, as a way of showing how the world looks from space.
Treasure Maps
Pirate's Treasure Map
Make your own, very old looking treasure map. Even use invisible
ink to mark where the real treasure lies.
Treasure Island Unit Study
A great choice for a high-interest literature unit study. There is adventure, mystery, good vs. evil, crime and punishment, reward, interesting and exciting characters, and so much more!
Treasure
Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Treasure Maps
You are invited to bury an imaginary treasure, then make a simple
map and provide clues to its location.
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