Patterns
in Human Geography http://www.enoreo.on.ca/met_update/rtf/human/HumanGeog.htm In previous grades, students analysed how human activities are affected
by physical features. In Grade 8, they extend their understanding by
examining global population distribution and patterns. Students examine
population characteristics to identify correlations.
The
Dynamic Earth http://www.mnh.si.edu/earth/
Flash 6 Plugin required to view the information of rocks at the earth's
surface, rocks below thie earth's surface, and mining. Explore the many
links within each section. A text-based version of the information is
available for printing.
ReliefWeb http://www.reliefweb.int/w/rwb.nsf Serving the informational needs of the Humanitarian relief Community.
Information on droughts, earthquakes, displaced people from physical
disasters and political actions. Maps and news releases are archived.
World
Geographic News http://geography.state.gov/htmls/newsframe.html Together, geography and cartography can inform us about the why,
how, and where of changes on the earth's surface--both those caused
by natural disasters (floods, fires, volcanic eruptions) and those caused
by people (expanding cities, new infrastructure, war). Here are some
geographic issues that you may read about in the news.
Great
Lakes
Great Lakes http://www.great-lakes.net/ Extensive site including: ecosystem, weather &
climate, economy, tourism. Check out the education link and the games
and teaching tools.
Level: Intermediate
Great
Lakes Basin Waters http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/mnr/water/greatlakes/index.html
Drafts of the Great Lakes Charter Annex agreements were released for
public consultation. Read about the proposals made for the use of this
shared resource among Ontario, Quebec and the eight Great Lakes States:
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania
and Wisconsin.
Fema-
Hurricanes for Kids http://www.fema.gov/kids/hurr.htm
this site offers explorations on the history of hurricanes, how to track
a hurricane, major disasters, hurricane disaster math, intensity scales,
videos, photos, and protection tips.
