Copycat Continent Game - a memory game that uses the continents
FunBrain Geography Games - explore six geography-related games that are appropriate for students in grades 5-12
Fundamental Themes of Geography - a matching game posted at Quia
GeoGame - "To play a GeoGame, you and your students can select one or more of the current games. Then your students, with help from maps, atlases, and other reference materials, match the description of each location in the game with the name of the corresponding city. After the students have decided the answers to the game, you enter your answers into the form at the top of the game page. If all of your answers are correct a certificate will be presented to print out and post on your bulletin board."
GeoBee Challenge - test your geography smarts online at this site sponsored by National Geographic
GeoGlobe - "Explore the world with Geo - Globe's selection of interactive games, and find out about strange and familiar features of the planet!"
GeoNet Game - students will enjoy the antics of the comic character as they answer geography-related questions
GeoSpy Game - a colorful, interactive geography-related game posted by National Geographic
Geosymbols - more than a definitive reference, GeoSymbols offers thoughtful analyses and provocative opinions and questions designed to make people think
Graphic Maps - free USA and state clipart
I Know That.com Social Studies Games - these games are free if you select the "Maybe Later" option when asked to register. You will however, find a number of subtle, but child-friendly advertisements as your student play.
Jayzee Bear Locate a State Game - interactive and simple in concept students all ages will enjoy this game
Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude - visit this Nova companion site to learn more about how longitude ties to navigating the seas in the 1700's
Primary Games Name that State - a multiple choice online quiz that would serve as a good activity for younger students learning the states
State Flags Game - Guess in your head (There's no typing.) the name of the state to which the flag belongs. Then click on the "Click for answer" button located below the flag.
Superkids Hangman - students can play with a number of Geography hangman games using the links found at this site
U.S. Board on Geographic Names - "The U.S. Board on Geographic Names is a Federal body created in 1890 and established in its present form by Public Law in 1947 to maintain uniform geographic name usage throughout the Federal Government."
Waymarking.com - use the tools found on this site to share and discover unique and interesting locations on the planet; this site could be used to develop unique travel guides or build unique virtual tours
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