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Check out some of my favorite links below.
Take these online quizzes to improve your geography
of the United States:
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/usaquiz.html
http://www.pibmug.com/files/map_test.swf
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/games/interactive.html
http://www.history.com/interactives/place-the-state-game
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/USA_Geography/USA_G0_double2.html
Test your knowledge of world geography by taking these online quizzes: http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/
Test your geography knowledge of the middle east by taking this online quiz: http://www.rethinkingschools.org/just_fun/games/mapgame.html
The International Rescue Committee (www.theirc.org) is a non-sectarian, non-profit agency that provides humanitarian aid to refugees worldwide. The IRC consistently receives high marks from charity watchdog groups for its efficient use of its resources and financial support and its effectiveness in carrying out its mission. For instance, the IRC earned an A+ in the American Institute of Philanthropy Charity Rating Guide.
Doctors Without Borders (http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org) is an international independent organization that provides medical care to people affected by natural and man-made disasters. The organization was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999 for their humanitarian work.
Stay up-to-date with world events by
reading about the news:
www.cnn.com
www.time.com
www.newsweek.com