Re: [school-discuss] geography software

[mike eschman <meschman@etc-edu.com>]

hello,

hope this helps.

finding your way with map and compass :
http://mac.usgs.gov/mac/isb/pubs/factsheets/fs03501.html

how to read the topographical symbols on a map :
http://mac.usgs.gov/mac/isb/pubs/booklets/symbols/

the national atlas :
http://nationalatlas.gov/atlasvue.html

what is remote sensing, and how is it used?
http://terraweb.wr.usgs.gov/kids/

statistics on the United States (CIA Factbook) :
http://www.etc-edu.com/modules.php?name=BOOKS&cat=Reference&cid=18&BookTitle=CIA+Factbook+2000+&SectionID=4559&BookID=244

U.S. Map States and Capitols :
http://www.path2usa.com/USmap.htm

on-line map drills :
http://www.funbrain.com/where/index.html

mike eschman, etc ...
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On Monday 03 March 2003 12:07 am, Jake Maul wrote:
> Greetings,
>
> I have a teacher in a middle school looking for something to help teach
> geography to her students. The stuff in seul/edu looks to be too
> advanced for a middle school level (7-8th grade), and I haven't found
> anything relevant elsewhere. I'm thinking along the lines of
> north/south/east/west coordination, maybe US states/capitals, prominent
> US geographical features (mountain ranges, etc), use of
> latitude/longitude. I could make use of programs the students could use,
> or programs that generate material the teacher can use in class. For
> that matter, even relevant websites may be of use (she flipped when I
> showed her the links built into KStars for astronomy :) ).
>
> I know it's not much to go on. Anything y'all can come up with would be
> much appreciated. The machines are low-end (P1/P-II) linux boxes, but
> there are also Mac and Windows machines nearby that the instructor could
> use. Even hardware-intensive software is okay- we'll eventually have
> better hardware.
>
> Thanks for any help,
> Jake

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