Friday, August 21, 2009

Geography Races

It is important to know the locations of nations as you study historical events. The location of nations partially determines their national policies, dictates culture, can cause conflict and lead to wealth or poverty. This assignment will be your introduction to many nations you are not familiar with and where they are located in relation to each other. Through the activity below, your goal is to become as familiar with world's nations as possible.
This is a competition! You will be going against everyone on 7 Green!

Click on the following links and complete the maps for each link. Simply click "Play" when you are ready to begin.


Puzzle
Continents
North America
Central America
South America
Europe
Africa
Asia
Middle East
World Monuments
World Features

Puzzle ----------- Best Time --------- Name
Continents -----------
North America-------
Central America------
South America-------
Europe---------------
Africa----------------
Asia------------------
Middle East----------
World Monuments -----
World Features --------

If you can post better times than your classmates you will need proof. Either print out the picture and bring it to class or printscreen (one of the functions of your keyboard) and email the photo to me. Enjoy.