6C World Geography Blog

Greenhouse Effect & Global Warming

6cgeography — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:38:29 +0000

Here are some great links to National Geographic’s website for review and extra information.

http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/player/environment/global-warming-environment/global-warming-101.html

Excellent video on both GH Effect and GW. Good visuals and explanations.

http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/gw-overview-interactive.html

The Greenhouse Effect. Moving diagram with info.

http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/?source=NavEnvGlobal

Global Warming Info. Click on a topic on the bottom for information on causes, effects, science and solutions.

Online Practice Games for Latitude/Longitude and Oceans/Continents

6cgeography — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:42:49 +0000

http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-games/latitude-longitude-map-game.php
Using latitude and longitude, find the hidden cartoon.

http://www.purposegames.com/game/longitude-and-latitude-quiz
Using latitude and longitude, click the correct dot on the map. This map is a little tricky to read in the beginning, you’ll get used to reading it after a few turns.

http://cuip.uchicago.edu/www4teach/97/jlyman/default/quiz/geogtest1.html
Online Map Skills Quiz.

http://www.quia.com/rr/2967.html
Fun Online Map Skills Quiz.

http://www.infoplease.com/p/brainpop/latitudeandlongitude.html
Lat & Long BrainPop video.

http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/worldquiz.html
Continents game. Click the continent!

http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/worldquiz.html
Oceans & Continents game.

http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/continentNames/continentJig.htm
Drag the continent names to the correct land.

http://www.usa.learningtogether.net/continents/
Drag the continent & coean name to their correct spot.

Final Exam Review Guide

6cgeography — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:33:27 +0000

11 final review guide

South and East Asia Review Guide

6cgeography — Mon, 23 May 2011 15:57:04 +0000

Click HERE for the study guide. The quiz is on Friday, May 27th.

Japan: Before and After Pictures

6cgeography — Mon, 16 May 2011 17:57:42 +0000

Japan- Tsunami March 2011- before and after pictures

China Links

6cgeography — Thu, 12 May 2011 13:36:56 +0000

Dynasties of China-Wikimedia Commons. Interactive map of Dynasties over time.

Linfen- Pollution Video- CNN. Footage of Linfen, one of the most polluted cities in the world.

Pollution in China Video- ABC. Some more interesting facts.

Top 1o Most Polluted Cites in the World- Huffington Post, August 2010. Photos of each of city and some facts.

Taiwan

6cgeography — Thu, 12 May 2011 13:14:11 +0000

Here is a link to BBC’s webpage “Taiwan Flashpoint” mentioned in class.

It’s a quick reference on the status of Taiwan. Check out the other tabs on the site to find out more.

For Friday’s class

6cgeography — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:17:17 +0000

Russia: population density map

Geography Bee

6cgeography — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:09:05 +0000

Click here to visit the National Geographic Bee (Geo Bee) website. You can look at sample questions and tips, watch past videos of the competition, and read FAQ’s.

You can also check out the Geo Bee Challenge page. Each day 10 new sample questions are released. Give it a try!

European Union

6cgeography — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:30:41 +0000

Links from class:

EU homepage

EU Interactive Map