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Adventure Learning Foundation (online project)  
URL:http://www.questconnect.org/
Category:International geography  Countries of the World  Online Projects 

Adventure Learning Foundation (ALF) is an Internet-based non-profit organization that provides curricula enhancing materials to educators based on online Adventure Learning Expeditions. Our explorers travel around the World providing 'virtual' cultural and travel experiences for teachers and students alike. The site contains lesson plans, and archives of previous journeys.

African habitats: forest, grassland and slum  
URL:http://www.johntyman.com/africa/
Category:Global Education  Natural & Social Systems  International geography  Countries of the World 

This study of three different habitats in East Africa contains Samburu images, photos of the Luyha, and the sound recordings all collected 1982, with updates using photos and emailed information provided by friends. The site contains pictures, video and audio resources, copyright free for use by students and teachers. Contents include: Introduction to Kenya; The Luhya; The Samburu; Kibera; Kenyan folktales; Kenyan country foods. There is a large amount of information about the people and how they live: food, clothing, shelter, family, transportation, education and health.

AGI GIS Dictionary  
URL:http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/agidict/welcome.html
Category:Natural & Social Systems  International geography 

This on-line dictionary of GIS terms has been created by the Association for Geographic Information and the University Of Edinburgh Department of Geography. The dictionary includes definitions for 980 terms compiled from a variety of sources which either relate directly to GIS or which GIS users may come across in the course of their work. The dictionary is also supplemented by 52 diagrams.

Amazon Interactive  
URL:http://www.eduweb.com/amazon.html
Category:International geography  Resource Use & Management 

Explore the geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon through on-line games and activities. Learn about the rainforest and the Quichua people who call it home. Discover the ways in which the Quichua live off the land. Then try your hand at running a community-based ecotourism project along the R??o Napo.

Animated atlas: Growth of a Nation  
URL:http://www.animatedatlas.com/movie.html
Category:World history  International geography  Countries of the World 

Growth of a Nation is a free, ten minute movie which depicts the geographic history of the United States from the beginning of the nation to fifty states, 1789-1959. Geographic elements are interactive, as is the timeline.

Antarctic Connection  
URL:http://www.antarcticconnection.com
Category:International geography 

This extensive site provides comprehensive information and images about Antarctica as well as a shopping facility for posters, maps, books, videos, travel information and more. Investigates science in Antarctica, history, wildlife.

Antarctica  
URL:http://www.abcteach.com/directory/basics/science/habitats_biomes/tundra_arctic/
Category:International geography  Biodiversity, Change & Continuity 

An ideal site for younger students to explore and discover the animal life of Antarctica from birds and penguins to krill, seals and whales. Brief information is presented in large print accompanied by coloured photographs and drawings.

Antarctica: a Virtual Exhibition  
URL:http://www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au/articles/mawson/
Category:International geography 

An article about Antarctica providing links to online resources.

Antarctica : maps  
URL:http://www.south-pole.com/map.htm
Category:Countries of the World  International geography 

Part of the Antarctic Philately site, this page contains a map of the continent of Antarctica, surrounding islands and seas, with an explanatory note about mapping. There is also a link to a map of the Peri Antarctic which refers to the islands and archipelagos located outside the Antarctic Convergence Zone, plus a map of the Territorial Claims and Scientific Research Stations in the Antarctic. Suitable for Primary, Secondary, Teacher Reference

Antarctica fact file  
URL:http://www.coolantarctica.com/Antarctica%20fact%20file/antarctica%20fact%20file%20index.htm
Category:International geography  Environment 

This page from the Cool Antarctica site links to a large list of fact pages on various aspects of Antarctica. Topics covered include environment, science, history, and animal life.