Labeling Europe

How well do you know the continent of Europe? Do you think you can name all 47 countries without looking at a map? Give it a try. Visit this link to name as many countries in Europe as you can in 10 minutes. How many did you name?javascript:void(0)

All the Way, USA!

Last week, the 3rd grade class performed their America's Kids program. It inspired me to find USA related games and activities for this week's blog. I hope you enjoy them. Please comment which game you liked playing best.

1) Match the States Game (This game also tells you each state's nickname.)

2) State Abbreviations(When you type in your answer, be sure to press Return.)

3) Statetris

4) Show Me the State (This activity has 5 different levels. Be sure to select United States.)

5) Drag & Drop the States (This one is tough!)

6) USA State Identification (Use the pull down menu.)

7) Map Test (Drag the name of each state. This game is timed!)

Thinking About Baseball

With pitchers and catchers reporting to spring camp, I couldn't help but ask a few baseball related questions. It's my favorite sport? This list, along with a map or atlas, should help you answer the questions below. Good luck.

1) The Orioles play baseball at Camden Yards in this state?
2) The Twins play baseball in the Metrodome in this state?
3) Coors Field is home to the Rockies found in this state?
4) The Reds play in the Great American Ball Park in this state?
5) Citizens Bank Park is home to our rivals the Phillies in this state?

A Mystery

In the Pacific Ocean, 2,680 miles west of Chile, lies a small, mysterious island. Small because it has an area of 64 square miles and is home to only about 3,000 people. Mysterious because its hills are dotted with hundreds of tall statues. Use these links to help you answer the questions below:

Enchanted Learning
Nova Online

1) What is the name of the island?
2) What are the statues called?
3) What is the average height of each statue?
4) When were the statues built?

Photo Credit: Phillie Casablanca
http://www.flickr.com/photos/philliecasablanca/2052720494/

Great Geography Games!

Here is a link to KidsGeo.com, full of great resources and games about geography for kids. There are map matching games for each continent as well as a latitude/longitude game. Take a look!

The Sandwich Islands

Captain James Cook (1728-1779) was one of the greatest sea explorers. He spent much of his time exploring the Pacific Ocean, and accurately filled in more details on the world map than anyone before him. He named one of the archipelagos he mapped The Sandwich Islands. These volcanic islands are located about 2,900 miles WSW of San Fransisco, CA and are known by a different name today.

Use an online atlas or globe to locate these islands. What are they called today?

Image Source: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3f/Captain-James-Cook.jpg