Elementary school students are not old enough to drive, work, vote, or be the boss. But that doesn't stop them from operating banks, managing restaurants, writing checks, and voting for mayor at JA BizTown. This unique program, designed for 4th-6th grades, combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a fully interactive simulated town facility.
World Geography GamesLet’s Play and Learn About the World
Sheppard Software's Geography GamesBy playing Sheppard Software's geography games, you will gain a mental map of the world's continents, countries, capitals, & landscapes!
World Geography GamesNational Geographic
Google Classroom
The World Factbook
The World Factbook is a very helpful resource for kids gathering information for research projects about different countries.
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communication, transportation, and military issues for 250+ world entities. This site also includes flags, maps, time zone information, and more.
Cultural JambalayaWe recently discovered Cultural Jambalaya and it has quickly become one of our favorites for images and stories of cultural geography.
Cultural Jambalaya is a photography-based nonprofit organization that aims to celebrate cultural differences. They use beautiful photography from around the world to create educational videos for students.
Videos describe customs & rituals, family life, transportation, jobs, religions, and world heritage sites. Currently, videos are available for Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. You can watch the videos online for free you just have to register your email address (there is no fee for registering).
American HistoryUS History Organization
Geography: The World and its People
This the Geography Book website. This features a chapter overview along with a student self-check quizzes.
American Nation Textbook WebsiteThis website will allow you to take Chapter Quizzes.
Social Studies for Kids