Global Learning, Maps, News, and Current Events

Global Learning Connections

ePals - Select a project. Find a classroom from another part of the world. Start collaborating.

Global School Net - Supports 21st-century learning and academic performance with content-driven collaboration.

iEarn - Learning from others around the world.

Taking IT Global - Empowering students to understand and act on challenges in the world.


Maps

Google Earth - Explore the earth with satellite imagery in 3D terrain as well as hundreds of cities around the world.

Google Maps - Web mapping service offered by Google. Create your own maps to share with others.

Google Sky - A celestial map that shows objects like stars, constellations, galaxies, planets, or the Earth's moon.

Interactive Map - Find your location on this interactive map using latitude and longitude lines.

Scribble Maps -  A quick and easy way to rapidly make and share custom maps.

Super Map Maker - Create maps by drawing and adding names and symbols, fill in regions, states, and areas.


News and Current Events

DOGO News - Current events for younger students.

National Geographic Kids - Learn about the world around you.

Newsala - Huge library of up to date content for teachers to use with students.

Scholastic News Online- Current events and activities.

Time for Kids - Keep up on the latest world events.

Tween Tribune - Find out what's happening in the world. Post comments with your thought about the topics.

Tween Tribune Junior - Find out what's happening around the world. Adjusted reading level for younger students.