Discovering Japan’s Geography
To completely understand a country’s history, students must first understand its geography. Teaching geography has always been one of our favorite parts of social studies because of the deep connection between history and geography. This connection is especially important with Japan. The geography of Japan includes unique features such as mountainous terrain, limited natural resources, […]
Google Earth in the Classroom
I was hooked the first time I spun the world on its axis. Fascinated, I quickly zoomed into my house in Encinitas, California. I could see my kids’ trampoline in the backyard! Then, I flew to the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. I was able to actually view the gladiatorial battleground in the center! I flew […]