Description
This site offers links to news articles that I think may be interesting or
informative. They are taken from many different sources so the reading level
varies. Remember,it can be fun to read with a family member. That way, you
can talk about what you read afterward.
Internet Links
Population Density: this provides an explanation about what the phrase means,
how you can figure it out, and the population density of the continents and
different locations on Earth. I recommend you at least look at the facts,
even if you don't want to read the article. They are pretty interesting- and
useful for class:)
http://geography.about.com/od/populationgeography/a/popdensity.htm?nl=1
Hurricane
From Matt Rosenberg, Your Guide to Geography.
Terror of the Coasts - East Coast Hurricane Season is June 1-November 30
Sorry for all the ads, they come with the page.
http://geography.about.com/cs/hurricanes/a/hurricane.htm?nl=1
Do You Like to Shop? This article is about the world's two biggest malls. It
provides links to their websites plus info. about what you can find at the
malls (ice-skating, anyone?). Sorry for all the ads, they come with the page.
http://geography.about.com/od/culturalgeography/a/shoppingmalls.htm?nl=1
What exactly is Palestine? Read more to find out where it is, what it is, and
the history behind it.
http://geography.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0776421.html
Want to know more about the Galapagos? Check out this interactive website.
http://www.galapagosislands.com/html/maps.html
Oil, gasoline, petroleum, what's the difference? Where does it come from?
Will it run out? Read this and more on Energy Kid's Page.
http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/sources/non-renewable/oil.html
The Ring of Fire: Read all about it!
http://geography.about.com/cs/earthquakes/a/ringoffire.htm?nl=1
BIODIVERSITY: This site from the Museum of American History in NYC gives a
great overview of biodiversity and its effects on humans. This site is both
interesting and fun and easy to read.
http://ology.amnh.org/biodiversity/biobenefits/index.html
Other Resources
Disclaimer:
This page contains links to external websites that are outside of our own
internet domain. These links were provided because they were considered to
have relevant educational information and/or valuable trustworthy resources.
Unfortunately, due to the changing nature of the internet, the Rockport
Public Schools are not responsible for the content on any links outside of
our own (rockport.k12.ma.us) website.
http://www.rockport.k12.ma.us