The year is 1852. You are a slave working on a Maryland tobacco plantation. You belong to a stern farmer whose field you tend six long days a week. But not for much longer… What will you do? Make your choices well as you embark on your journey to freedom. We’ve updated the most popular interactive on our website. Your task is to start on … Continue reading Journey to Freedom
Subscribe to this blog’s feed Images courtesy of discoverthis.com and borderlinegames.com. An old favorite gets a face-lift for the new millennium, and a geographic “twist” tests more than just flexibility. “Has anyone ever heard of the geo safari? That brilliant little toy when I was a kid is the reason I know every country and capital today.” This query from a member of the … Continue reading Geo-games: Old school style
Looking for a fun way to learn to locate the states? When I was younger, I had a puzzle of the 50 states that I used to put together. But I think I’ve found a game that’s even more enjoyable: Statetris! A throwback to one of the most popular video games of my youth, “Statetris” (State + Tetris= Statetris) works just like the classic. States … Continue reading Geography + Technology = Statetris!
How’s your knowledge of the Middle East and northern Africa? Can you pinpoint places such as Qatar, Libya, and Iraq? Test yourself with this cool interactive map game from Rethinking Schools. Continue reading Do You Know Kuwait From Kyrgyzstan?
You may have noticed that we’ve added a couple of new features to MyWonderfulWorld.org. One is Back to School: Global Schools, Global Students, which has tools and resources for you—whether you’re a teacher, student, or parent—to use all year. It’s got a special My Wonderful World-PTA Kit, plus information on how teens can become international journalists. Another new section is Games & Cool Stuff, which … Continue reading What’s New on MyWonderfulWorld.org
