Useful Resources
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Geography
The games below are basic Longitude and Latitude review games.
Pirate Longitude and Latitude Game
Quizzes:
Atlases and Other Resources
Note: this site is not an exact match to the print atlas we use in class.
Another Nystrom World Atlas site
Note: this site is not an exact match to the print atlas we use in class.
Social Studies for Kids: Geography
Social Studies for Kids: Cultures
Videos of Interest (most shown in class)
Economics
Crash Course Video: Globalization
Crash Course Video: What is Economics?
Social Studies for Kids: Economics
U.S. and World Population Clock
Videos for the 10 Global Issues Facing the World
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY9nxG2ZQ7w
Lisa Ling Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wuRURJ9E3iQ
Canadian College experiment
Videos for Economic Systems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cpqq9HXYJPM
Music video on three types of economic markets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHkviUk_47k
Three types of economic markets
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IHDgyLCXb4kws1Ur1OqnT7NpLVACj3EGQgyYK4aiOuM/edit?usp=sharing
Viewer's Guide for Three Types of Economic Markets
Videos for Supply and Demand
Remote Learning
This link provides an example schedule for 7th graders and potential videos to watch.
Interdisciplinary
A collection of continuously updated, world, thematic maps.
From fake news to chaos! How bad are you? Get as many followers as you can while learning how to evaluate social media news trends.
NationMaster is a a massive central data source and a handy way to graphically compare nations. It is a vast compilation of data from hundreds of sources. Using the forms below, you can get maps and graphs on all kinds of statistics with ease.
The United States Census Bureau
The Census Bureau's mission is to serve as the nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy.
United Nations Statistics Division
The United Nations Statistics Division is committed to the advancement of the global statistical system. They compile and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries' efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems.
Why People Think They Can't Draw
Why is it that so many people think they can’t draw? Where did we learn to believe that? Graham Shaw will shatter this illusion – quite literally - in a very practical way. He’ll demonstrate how the simple act of drawing has the power to make a positive difference in the world.