Geographic Alliance of Iowa
RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA)
The National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA), funded by the
Freeman Foundation, is a multi-year initiative to encourage and facilitate
teaching and learning about Asia in world history, geography, social studies,
and literature courses.
Population Reference Bureau
Provides a World of Information on Our World
U.S. Census Bureau
Source of Social, Demographic, and Economic Information
1999 World
Factbook
Central Intelligence Agency
World Wise Schools
A global education program that includes "Destination" videos and study guides,
letters and interviews with volunteers, country fact sheets, lesson plans, classroom
speakers, and how to sign up to correspond with a Peace Corps volunteer.
Geographic Learning
Site
U.S. State Department
This is a fun and educational site. You can learn about the U.S. Department
of State: the interesting countries where U.S. Diplomats work; places where
the Secretary of State travels; geographic Hot Spots; international affairs
and important international issues; and more!
NCSS
National Council for the Social Studies
National Council for Geographic Education
Countries and Nations
Provides links to About.com Atlas of the World, Altapedia Online, Anthems of
the World, Background Notes, CIA Factbook, Countries of the World, Country at
a Glance, Country Studies / Area Handbook, Cultural Profiles Project, Global
Statistics, Human Development Report, Infonation, Largest Countries -Area, Largest
Countries - Population , Lonely Planet Destinations, National Geographic Map
Machine Atlas, The Rough Guide, 3D Atlas Online, World Heritage List, Your Nation
The World Clock
Current local times around the world
Cultural Profiles
Project
Each cultural profile provides an overview of life and customs in over 50 different
profiled countries.
Mission Geography
Mission Geography is curriculum support materials that link the content, skills,
and perspectives of Geography for Life: The National Geography Standards with
the missions, research, and science of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA).