Maps
National Atlas of the United States
The National Atlas of the United States contains an online map maker, dynamic maps, printable maps, articles, free geographic data, and additional resources for geographic information about the United States. In the map maker students have the opportuni ...
Google Earth
Take your students on virtual field trips using this virtual globe program. It maps the earth by superimposing images obtained from satellites, aerial photography and GIS data. Google Earth, is the free version and should be suitable for most classroom ap ...
National Geographic Map Machine
Includes road, satellite and physical maps. Theme maps are great for classroom use and include maps on weather (average weather, weather events), natural disasters, farming and natural resources, nature and conservation, population density, U.S. boundari ...
Perry -Casaneda Library Map Collection
Maps of all different parts of the world including topical and historical maps. Also includes links to other recommended map sites.
United Nations Cyberschoolbus
This site, developed by the United Nations, contains links to a variety of current world issues and is useful for student research. The County at a Glance features an interactive map. By clicking on a country students and teachers go to a page that co ...
Google Maps
Google Maps offers maps of the world - students can view in 4 different modes: Map (topographic and street map), Satellite (satellite/high-resolution aerial photographs), Hybrid (street maps overlaid on satellite and high-resolution aerial photographs) an ...
Maps of War
Maps-of-War is a multimedia site dedicated to producing diverse, creative visuals that enhance students understanding of war and its history. Resources include "The History of Religion" which shows how different religions have spread to countries around ...
Education Place - Outline Maps
Contains outline maps (including maps with no labels). Categories include World, United States, Europe, Africa, South America, North America, Asia and the Pacific, Historical and a Community Map for primary students.
Historic Maps in K-12 Classrooms
This site contains historic maps with supporting lesson plans for teachers. The maps/lessons are organized into 6 major themes: - discovery and encounter - migration and settlement - environmental history - the historical geography of transportati ...