interactive

OhmZone

From site:  Welcome to the OhmZone!  Here you can build any kind of circuit you want.  In the bottom right-hand corner of the screen, you have a battery, some light bulbs and resistors, two switches, and wires to connect everything…

IPPEX – Plasma Physics

From site:  IPPEX uses interactive multimedia over the World Wide Web to engage students in formulating questions and creating meaning from their own experiences. Rather than passively learning facts and following routine instructions, students solve problems and learn how to…

Interactive Map of Southeast Asia and Australia

This site shows an interactive map of Southeast Asia and Australia that displays each country’s name and capital when you point to it.  There is also a link to the CIA World Fact Book for more detailed information.

Interactive Map of the Middle East

This site offers an interactive map of the Middle East that displays each country’s name and its capital when you point to it.  There is also a link to the CIA World Fact Book for more detailed information.

Interactive Map of the United States

This site offers an interactive map of the United States that displays each state’s name and its capital when you point ot it.  There’s also a link to the CIA World Fact book for more detailed information.

Interactive Map of Africa

This site has an interactive map of Africa that displays each country’s name and capital when you point to it.  There are some brief facts and a link to the CIA World Fact Book for more detailed information.

Interactive Map of South America

This site has an interactive map of South America that displays each country’s name and its capital when you point to it.  It also provides a link to the CIA World Fact book for more detailed information.

Interactive Map of Mexico

This is an interactive map of Mexico that display the name and capital of each of its 31 states when you point to it.

EarthPulse

From site:  Modern humans relate to our planet and to one another in ways that may seem simple on the surface, but when examined carefully, can be mind-bogglingly complex. Turn on a light switch, place a phone call, eat a…

Don’t Gross Out the World

Take a brief quiz to learn fun facts about customs in 11 countries.   The questions all have a food theme. 

aaa: Geography of Nations of the World

This site offers interactive review and quizzes on the world’s nations, their capitals and flags.  Quizzes are in multiple choice and short answer format and countries are reviewed by regions within continents. 

All About the United States

Interactive games and quizzes on the U.S. States, their capitals, and landscapes.  There are several levels from which to choose: beginner to master.  Very easy and fun way to learn about the States and the country’s major geographic features.