New Geography Directional Quiz
This is a challenging game! A series of ten questions will test which of four options is the furthest north, south, east or west.
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Try the World Geography Quiz!
This newest quiz poses ten world geography multiple choice questions to test physical and human geography. Looking for a U.S. version? There are also quizzes to test knowledge of the 50 states and capitals.
Promoting an Active Lifestyle while “Trekking the Planet”
Part of the mission of Trekking the Planet is to promote an active lifestyle as we undertake a series of hikes during our 14-month journey. Our hope is our example will encourage others to find ways to become more active as well.
The Benefits of Traveling Overland
One of the basic principles of Trekking the Planet is a preference for travel that is “closer to the ground”. One benefit of ground travel is the reduced “carbon footprint” over airplanes.
New Match the Continents Game
The newest game focuses on the continents of the world and invites you to assemble each one, using six puzzle pieces.
Try the GeoNet Geography Game!
This latest game allows you to test your skill for either the United States or a worldwide continent / region. Once an area is chosen, multiple choice questions can be answered in one of six areas. The difficulty level of the questions can also be set.
10 Fun Geography Activities with Free Trekking the Planet Materials
As we discuss our journey with educators, we have been encouraged by the many ideas on how our materials can be used in the classroom. Below you will find just some of these FUN! activity ideas.
iPads and Technology Trends In Education
Trekking the Planet plans to leverage technology during our journey by not only providing classrooms with pictures, audio and video from the road, but by leveraging the iPad to interact with our educational modules directly on that device.
Geography Game – Match the Country to the Map
Our newest geography game link comes from KidsGeo.com. In this game, you can test your skill in placing 21 random countries in the correct place on a world map as fast as possible.
The National Geographic Bee Finals are Here – Test Your Knowledge
The US National Geographic Bee national finals will be taking place later this month, on May 24 – 25.
Geography Quiz: Middle East / North African Countries
With the Middle East and North Africa in the news, here’s a chance to test your knowledge of the location of these countries.
Take the Geography Challenge
The world’s largest on-line geography quiz contest, located at the Geography Zone, provides the opportunity to test your geographic knowledge.