"Geography and Science - Cross over apps
There are a number of apps that are being released that give us direct and instant access to real time data to events and happenings around the world. These apps allow the students in the classroom to have the same data and information that authorities, scientists and researcher have. This is important form the students point of view as it makes the learning more real."
"careers in science. The featured scientists for this module are Corene Matyas (Geography), Arnoldo Valle-Levinson (Coastal Engineering), and Pete Adams (Geology)."
playing with these
interactive whiteboad screens (note that you can play them
on the computer screen as well, with your child). As Kevin
Jarrett says, "The interactives are extremely high quality.
The graphics are crisp and clean, the user interface is
simple and logical, and the sound effects are pleasing and
well thought out." There is a wide range to choose from
math, literacy, geography, history, and much more.
"Using the free map quiz game Seterra, you can learn the geography of Europe, the locations of the US states and state capitals, the provinces of China, countries, flags and capitals of Africa, South America and Asia, mountains, volcanoes and much more."
"Rachel Simmons is passionate about teaching her students to be responsible leaders and citizens as well as accomplished artists. Her interests range from collaborative community art projects to climate change, marine pollution and ecotourism. Research and geography inform her work; she traveled to Antarctica in 2008 and 2009, and will visit Iceland this summer to study appropriate scale and the sustainable landscape. "
"Everybody learns better when they are having fun! Here at Quiz-Tree.com you will find educational games and quizzes on many subjects, including Math, Reading, Spanish, Geography, SAT, Spelling, Music and more. All activities come with animated interface, fun sounds and other cool features that make learning more enjoyable. "
Cyberkidz is an educational platform for boys and girls in the age of 4 till 12 years. By playing the educational games, children will practice subjects they learn in elementary school (Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades 1-5).