Repository maps

Website: World Factbook

"World Factbook" contains information about all the countries of the world. We can find out maps, pictures of flags, statistics, and information on each country's history, land, people…

Around the world

This lesson we learn about sailing in the past: what ships they used, how stars were used to navigate, what kind of maps they used, the tasks of the crew, etc... There are comprehension questions. We…

Types of maps

Web page that has examples of different types of maps: physical, topographic, road, etc.

Globes and maps

Video clip that explains the tools used by geographers to represent the Earth’s surface: globes and maps. This can be useful for studing the topic of representing the Earth and different types of…

Game: Mapping maps

In this online game we have to match countries to their maps (using the computer mouse).

Map skills: using maps

This short video can be used to introduce the use of maps. It emphasizes the value of combining information from elevation, transportation, and physical feature maps and natural resource maps. It also…

Tutorial Google Maps

Para aprender a sacar el máximo partido a google maps en el ámbito educativo

Pirates, maps and traps

In this game we explore the ocean in search of a treasure. We use the computer mouse to move around the screen.

google - Google Maps

Ver mapas y buscar negocios locales en la Web.