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East Hills Middle School: Geography

What Can You Do With Geography?

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Geography Links

National Geographic
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic - Students page
World Atlas
NationMaster
Compare data from different countries.
U.S. Geological Survey
World Factbook
U.S. Population Clock/World Population Clock
Shows population counts in real time.
Geography Games
Earth from Space
An astronaut's view of Earth (via NASA). See cities, weather, landscapes, and more.
USGS Land Trends Photo Map
From the US Geological Survey

Can You Make An Accurate Map?

Map Links

Perry-Casteneda Library Map Collection
Maps from the library at the University of Texas including general maps, historical maps, and special maps reflecting current interests (Syria, Ebola spread, etc).
Nat Geo MapMaker Interactive
Interactive map maker
Map Maker
Create outline maps of the world and fill in specific sections with color and text.

Middle School Resources in Context

US History in Context

City Data

Community Fact Finder
Demographics from the US Census.
Profiles of 50 Largest US Cities
Wolfram Alpha
Search "your city" or search "your city vs. another city"