Time to start studying!

Let's head to the Middle East. But first start studying for our map quiz. You can access it here.

European Map Quiz

Here's your European Map Quiz one last time. Good luck!

Trick or Treat

It's getting close to Halloween. Let's see what other people around the world would eat for sweet treats.

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More resources to help you be better searchers

These resources should give you some great tips on how to improve your searches. Use the links below each image to access a larger version.

https://app.box.com/s/pfj8fefha2ktny08qvlq

http://static.googleusercontent.com/media/www.google.com/en//educators/downloads/Tips_Tricks_85x11.pdf

Raise those scores!

Here's your European Map Quiz again. Good luck!

Background on Ukraine and what's going on now?

Start off with this two minute video that gives some background on the conflict over Ukraine.


This report from NPR details how people are feeling in Crimea, an area taken over by the Russians from Ukraine.

Use hand gestures?

Be careful. In some countries similar hand gestures have very different meanings. Learn more below.

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Dexter will be ready to eat very soon

Check out babies' first foods are around the world.

Baby’s First Foods from Around the World infographic

What do European Grocers think of American food?

Click here to see what different European groceries put in their American foods section. The shelves are pretty interesting.

Teaching Dexter about Maine

It's taken me a while to post them, but here they are: the results of what you think my wife and I should teach Dexter about his home state. Thanks for all of your great ideas! Maybe we'll hear from some important Mainers about what they think.



The Saco River
Bar Harbor
Hunting and Fishing
Palace Playland
The Allagash
Isles of Shoals
Portland
Skiing
Wildlife
Thornton Academy
Susan Collins
The Ocean
Augusta
Potatoes
Acadia National Park
Baxter State Park
Old Orchard Beach
Lobster
Len Libby's

And in case you want to get out of Maine, try a place that rhymes: Spain! Check out Hogueras.

Get more from Google

Click here for a great infographic on how to get the most out of your Google searches.

Resources for our class on Wednesday, 10/22

To start, here's the map quiz.

We'll be using the links below as we become web literate.

Yahoo v. Google
Google v. Google Hong Kong
Clusty
Google Scholar
The Way Back Machine
EasyWhoIs
Google Trends

Learn about the City of London

Not London. The City of London. Which is in London. Confused yet? Check out the video below to learn about the secret City of London.

The Vatican

Check out the world's tiniest country. This entire country is contained within a city.

For when you are ready to tie the knot

This infographic shows you how different countries conduct their weddings. Start working on the best place to get married.

Weddings Around the World infographic by michelleink88.

If you liked trip around Norway, check out Iceland.

Keep studying your Europe countries!

Keep studying those European countries. This game might help you out.

Take a trip around Norway

I found a very cool time lapse video of Norway. It's worth taking a look at.

It's getting colder here

Let's check out how the rest of the world stays warm.

Country names explained

Do you know the difference between the United Kingdom, Great Britain, and England? What about between Holland and the Netherlands? Watch the videos below to find out.

Your European Flags

Great job everyone. Click on the flags as they appear to access the details about them.

Become Web Literate

We'll be using the links below as we become web literate.

Yahoo v. Google
Google v. Google Hong Kong
Clusty
Google Scholar
The Way Back Machine
EasyWhoIs
Google Trends

Just in case you're thinking of traveling

Here's some advice to help you out.

What makes a good Thinglink?

Let's find out. Click here to take a look at some examples.

You can get the Thinglink app here.

Let's get ready to head to Europe!

And if we're going to visit Europe, we ought to start by learning where all of the countries are. Use this map quiz to help you out.

Who uses what type of government

Click here to access a map that will show you what type of government every country around the world uses.