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Atlapedia® Online. USA Geography - Map Game - Geography Online Games. "I stumbled upon your fun interactive geography games from a link on the Massachusetts Geographic Alliance Website. Since then, your games have become quite a hit with my competitive colleagues! " --Candice Gomes, Education Outreach Coordinator, Boston Public Library Sheppard Software's geography games were featured in the Boston Public Library's 2006 Exhibition on Mapping!

"Terrific online educational games, especially geography. " "I am a middle school social studies teacher who also sponsors a geography club after school. "Awesome site... it is the only reason I am passing my World Geography class! " "We love your interactive maps and are using them for 10th grade world history. " "Let me say that you guys have an awesome website. Cool Geography: The Global Positioning System. Cool Geography: The Global Positioning System Did you know that you can find the exact location of anywhere on Earth? It's true. You can use the Global Positioning System (GPS). The GPS is a system of 24 satellites that all work together to create an exact view of Earth. Using advanced technology, these satellites compare one location to a grid of numbers and then find a location, to a great degree of accuracy! One way to take advantage of this technology is to get a GPS receiver, a little device that you can carry with you most places.

Another use for the GPS technology is to track ships at sea. You can also use the GPS system to find out the exact time, down to the fraction of a second. One of the most fun uses of the GPS system is in your car or your boat. Graphics courtesy of ArtToday. History and social studies resources. Social Studies Websites. Social Studies Sites. Social Studies Websites for Kids and High School Students| LearningReviews.com K-12 Educational Websites.

Geography for Middle School Students. Geography Menu: Countries and Regions | Cities | Maps | Flags and National Anthems Countries and Regions Countries - Information from Fact Monster. The CIA World Factbook - Lots of information on countries of the world. Good for reports. Cities City Data - Information about US cities including income, education, ethnic groups, climate, and more. Maps Blank Outline Maps - These may be printed in many sizes. Flags and National Anthems Flags of All Countries - This is an extensive collection of flags. This site is maintained by Linda Bertland, retired school librarian. Key Stage 3 Geography (11-14 yrs) National Geographic - Inspiring People to Care About the Planet Since 1888.