AUSTRALIA
Aussie School House says: "A links list by Brad Bowerman. Includes physical and political geography, mapping, time, calendars, games, and quizzes."
Bundaberg State High School - Bundaberg, Queensland says: "This site has an enormous amount of geography information and sites."
The Courier-Mail says: "Your site will be featured in a new educational resource called " Internet Sites for the Classroom" to be published in February, 1999 in Queensland, Australia. The publisher will be the "Courier Mail", Queensland's State newspaper."
Australian Plants Online - Netwatch says: "I came across this site when I was searching for maps and information on Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics. I found what I was looking for and lots more besides......Land / Water and Erosion, Weather and Climate, Ecosystems, Conservation and Environment, Natural Resources and Energy, World Culture, Ancient Culture, U.S. and Canada Geography and Culture, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia / Oceania, Maps and Globes, Time, Geography Games, Geography Research Tools, Educational Media. The amount of original information under each topic varies. In some cases the topic consists of a number of links to other information while in other cases there is considerable first hand information in Geography World itself. It is a comprehensive site and is an excellent starting point for anyone looking for information on world geography and culture."
Hotlist on Social Science says: "An excellent array of links to resources about climate, culture, population of countries around the world."
CANADA
Agassiz School Division Centennial School, Lac du Bonnet,Manitoba says:
"the one-stop site for all maps and related geographical information"
British Columbia Social Studies Teachers' Association says (of Maps and Globes): "This is a detailed list of ninety links to map collections of various kinds including EarthRISE maps ...; country maps, city net, atlases of the world, world thematic map browser..., map collection of the Library of Congress, national geographic maps and map machine as well as the map collections from Harvard University and the University of Texas. This is the most extensive mapping site available."
Canada and the World in the 20th Century says: "Geography World (Maps) - This is a detailed list of ninety links to map collections of various kinds including maps showing political, topographic and space photos; country maps, city net, atlases of the world, and world thematic maps."
Cape Breton - Victoria Regional Scool Board says: "Good site for Grade 10 geography, many of the topics covered. There are also games and puzzles, which are available such as match, word search etc. Other topics for Global Geography are also located here such as population, culture etc."
The Children's Library, Vancouver, BC says: "A large listing of geographical information about the world including Time and Calendar links, Geography games, trivia and quizzes. Created by Brad Bowerman, teacher at Lakeland High School in Jermyn, PA."
Cowichan Valley School District, BC says: "Geography World. Recommended. Everything you would like to know about geography from all over the world"
Cyber Express says: "Une multitude de liens classés par domaines très variés. Cartes, mappemondes, volcans, eau, érosion, écosystèmes, population, ressources naturelles, énergie, environnement, climat, cultures, médias, drapeaux, matériel pour enseignants, quizz pour tester vos connaissances en géographie et bien d'autres !"
Edmonton Christian Schools, Northeast Campus says: "Good Geography"
Educational Links for Geography Teachers says: "Geography World provides a number of useful geography links for both teachers and students. Topics include physical, cultural, and environmental geography. The site also provides access to games."
Exploits Valley High - Maple - Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland says: "Very Excellent for projects and research."
Geography Web Resources says: "This comprehensive American site provides hundreds of great geography links including Canadian resources. Early Years / Middle Years / Senior Years"
Greater Victoria School District No. 61 says: "A vast collection of links and resources for information about the world. NOT JUST GEOGRAPHY - there are also many links for History (eg. Ancient Cultures), Geology (eg. Earthquakes & Volcanoes) and much more."
John's Web Page and Canadian Geography Links says: "REALLY COOL geography links"
Kelvington High School, Saskatchewan says about the erosion page: "A great site to visit for a wide variety of information about weathering and erosion of the Earth’s surface. You will find information on wind, water, glaciers, icebergs, etc. Also has interactive slideshow, quiz, flashcard, and map sections."
Learning Resources Web says: "Very Excellent for projects and research."
Nicholoson Catholic College, Belleville, Ontario says: "This site include geographical information on all parts of the world. As well, there is information about weather, erosion, agriculture, volcanoes, plate tectonics and Geography games."
Ponoka Composite High School, Ponoka, Alberta says: "Great links to all sorts of topics that are related to the world's countries and their geography."
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute says: "This site covers all topics from land erosion to world culture. This is a great site."
Renfrew Elementary School, Vancouver, B.C. says: "This site has a wealth of information about all aspects of geography - plate tectonics, weather, cultures, and a whole lot more!"
SOCIAL STUDIES Georaphy, History, and the Study of Man, B.C. says: "A vast collection of links and resources for information about the world. NOT JUST GEOGRAPHY - there are also many links for History (eg. Ancient Cultures), Geology (eg. Earthquakes & Volcanoes) and much more."
Surrey School District, Shelly Wilcox, British Columbia says: "Geography World (Maps) - This is a detailed list of ninety links to map collections of various kinds including maps showing political, topographic and space photos; country maps, city net, atlases of the world, and world thematic maps."
The Teachers Page says: "the one-stop site for all maps and related geographical information."
TeachOntario.ca says: "Your search for any topic related to geography is a snap thanks to this web resource created by high school teacher, Brad Bowerman."
Tosorontio Central Public School, Ontario says: "An extensive site with links to every facet of world geography."
Vancouver Public Library says: "A large listing of
geographical information about the world including Time and Calendar links,
Geography games, trivia and quizzes. Created by Brad Bowerman, teacher
at Lakeland High School in Jermyn, PA."
E-mail 8-3-01 - "Your site was mentioned in our local paper this week
but I have had your site up on our Vancouver Public Library's Children's HotWWWsite
for nearly a year! It's taken them this long to realize what an absolutely
fabulous site you have and all the work you went to making it look so good too!
I'm sure you'll get more compliments!"
DENMARK
Geografi og internet says: "Find/learn/share with the guide who knows
all about Geography."
Geografisch interessante Links says: "really great site! - lots of links, lots of materials, lots of games, puzzles etc. to make all topics more interesting."
ENGLAND
The Geography Department at Hampstead School (London) says: "Excellent
site - lots and lots of links. What's more they all seem to work! We
love Mr Bowerman!"
The National Curriculum for England says: "This really is a fantastic site. Covering every aspect of the geography curriculum in detail, it combines maps, pictures, text and intelligent links to offer a comprehensive resource for geography teachers or an invaluable addition to a student's learning. Use it as a basis for lesson plans or simply as a reference site, but definitely have a look!"
The Learning Zone says: "Very good American links site to all geography issues. Contains volcanoes, earthquakes, plates, erosion, weather, climate, energy, resources, ecosystems, environment, tourism, population, rivers and more. Excellent." Learning Zone gives Geography World a 5 star rating.
S. Peter's School says: "Links to all aspects of geography – great for research"
Richard Farmer - Warriner School, Bloxham, Banbury, Oxfordshire says: "I have just sat for several hours skipping from one site to another and I am totally overwhelmed. I have taught Geography for far too many years in a rural comprehensive school in North Oxfordshire, England and have added the site to the school base area, I think my 11 - 16 year olds can have some fun through your hard work. There just seems to be an endless wealth of information. Long may it continue to grow."
FRANCE
Cameron International Studies says of "World Cultures": "Sur votre
templet, vous trouverez une série de questions à compléter,
et si vous les examinez, vous verrez qu'on va étudier certains caractéristiques
culturels des pays au-dessous. Comme ressource, j'ai choisi un excellent site
qui contient beaucoup du materiel informatif et fascinant. Faites vos recherches
et découvrez de nouveaux mondes culturels!"
GERMANY
Geografisch interessante Links says: "Geography World - really great site! - lots of links, lots of materials, lots of games, puzzles etc. to make all topics more interesting."
WebTops says: "We are a publishing house in Freiburg, Germany, and traditionally produce non fiction books about "travel, youth exchange, jobs & internships". Recently we have started a new book series called "WebTops - The Best Internet Addresses". These books provide - similar to the yellow pages - a collection of web sites for special target groups or on certain topics. It is thus possible for everybody to find immediately the right information without going through a frustrating and time consuming search engine query. We thoroughly research, investigate and categorize the web sites in chapters and categories. The first volume "WebTops for Students, Pupils, and Trainees" has recently been published and there is great demand from readers as well as from the press. We plan to extend our "WebTops" series as quickly as possible, for we receive a very positive feedback from our partners throughout the Internet about the first volume (about 60% of the webmasters registered within a short time!). While looking for suitable web sites for our next book WebTops - "More Success at School" we found your site "http://geographyworldonline.com/index.html", which we would like to include in the chapter "Geography". The print run for all books is 8,000 to 10,000 copies and distribution is through all bookshops in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, at some newsstands and finally a lot of partners throughout the Internet."
IRELAND
ACTIONAID says: "Full of ideas, information and quizzes on all topics
from culture to ecosystems to educational media to population."
eircom Learning says: "Games, quizzes, and lesson plans on topics that cover all continents and many aspects of the curriculum. A great place to start looking for materials, and don't be put off by the bewildering number of links on offer."
Peter Lydon of Wesley College, Dubin says: "Everything geographical - Geography World"
ITALY
Ambrit-Rome International School says: "This is one of the best comprehensive
resources."
Associazione Italiana Insegnanti di Geografia - "We are the association of italian teachers of geography and we had a look to your web pages. we found them great."
JAPAN
Geography of the Western World says (of World Geography): "A good website for choosing websites that contain specific information about geographical locations. It's a good place to compare and contrast information from different sites."
NEW ZEALAND
The Geographic Commons says: "Extensive collection of geography resources presented by Mr. Brad Bowerman, geography teacher at Lakeland High School. Aimed more at high schools but quick and easy to view with number potential sites and issues explored: ranges from cultural to environmental geography."
The Internet Phone Book says: "Congratulations, this month your website has been judged one of the best 3,000 sites of interest for New Zealanders. Consequently it has been reviewed and included in the summer edition of The Internet Phone Book, the fastest growing Internet publication in New Zealand. Approximately 19,000 copies of the New Zealand edition of the book will be sold both nationally and internationally..."
NETHERLANDS
Pädagogische Akademie says: "Enormously large collection of geography
sites on any topic possible; quizzes, tests etc."
SCOTLAND
ePublish Scotland says: "vast collection of geography related links"
SINGAPORE
Shuqun Secondary School says: "This must-see site has comprehensive
links to other Geography links that are split into sections. It took me
a long time to browse through."
Longman Publishing says: "This site contains geography materials like news, maps, agriculture, plate tectonics, weather, conservation, ecosystems and energy resources. It gives a good overview of the entire subject of geography."
SOUTH AFRICA
Hilton College says: "Another site of a long list of geography related
web links. Don't pass on the quizzes and games down at the bottom. They
are regional in nature and the answers are displayed in nice fashion after you
respond mentally. Strongly recommend this site - quizzes might be fun
on a large viewscreen for class participation."
Hilton College (Earth Day) says: "Created by Brad Bowerman of Lakeland High School, he claims to love geography and this site is living proof! Great array of links to help you tie in Social Studies to your Earth Day activities"
SPAIN
Runnymede College, Madrid says: "Geography World has been created
by a geography teacher in the USA. His site includes a directory of useful
websites for geography teachers. Categories include Ecosystems, Tectonics,
Natural Resources, Earth's Surface/Erosion, Weather/Climate, Maps & Globes,
Cultures, Population, Conservation/Environmental Issues and Geography Games."
TURKEY
Guestbook Entry - (Istanbul) "thank you for such a rich-content
website"
UNITED KINGDOM
Alleyn's School Web Site says: "Brilliant!!"
Cool Schools - Geography Class says: "Historical, social and literary source material for teachers, activities and guided investigations for students - find these on the Projects page."
Eastwood Comprehensive School says: "brilliant!"
EduLinksUK says: "Maps, pictures, text and intelligent links to offer a comprehensive resource for geography teachers."
The Geography Portal - Geographical Skills and Research - World Databases - lists Geography World as their #1 resource as of 6-22-01.
Geography in General says: "An excellent resource with links, quizzes and very useful information. Different topics are all presented in a table. Select the topic and a page full of links will be provided."
Geography High, virtual reality school says: "An Alladin's Cave of resources for parents and geography teachers."
geographypages.co.uk says: "One of the best 'introductory level sites' is the American site: GEOGRAPHY WORLD : Mr. Bowerman has certainly been busy, although I have noticed that it hasn't been updated for a while. Nonetheless, this is a good starting point for most casual searches. Geography bees anyone ?"
Heart of England School says: "This site contains a wealth of geography links."
The Independent says: "Created by a zealous geography
teacher from Pennsylvania, this site offers a positive embarrassment of geographical
links. The 28 different sections cover areas such as volcanoes, world
population, physical geography, conservation, agriculture, mapping, and weather
and climate.
There are more
geography games than you could ever believe possible, homework sites where you
can get help with all those thorny problems about plate tectonics, even a section
for geography news and quizzes. A breathtaking achievement."
internet geography says: "An outstanding Geography Site. A vast range of links and activities."
Mr R-D and Miss Emma's Web World Geography Page says: " Wow, this site is good! Covering every aspect of the geography curriculum in detail, it combines maps, pictures, text and intelligent links to offer a comprehensive resource for geography teachers or an invaluable addition to a student's learning. Use it as a basis for lesson plans or simply as a reference site, but definitely have a look!"
Northwest Learning Grid says: "Geography World - This really is a fantastic site. Covering every aspect of the geography curriculum in detail, it combines maps, pictures, text and intelligent links to offer a comprehensive resource for geography teachers or an invaluable addition to a student's learning. Use it as a basis for lesson plans or simply as a reference site, but definitely have a look!"
Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School says: "Geography World has been created by Brad Bowerman, an enthusiastic geography teacher from Lakeland High School in Jermyn, Pennsylvania. As well as creating his own material on Pennsylvania, Bowerman has produced a directory of useful websites for geography teachers. Categories include Ecosystems, Tectonics, Natural Resources, Earth's Surface/Erosion, Weather/Climate, Maps & Globes, Cultures, Population, Conservation/Environmental Issues and Geography Games."
St. Mary's School, Cambridge says: "A wide range of interesting topics to explore here!"
Schoolzone says: "I love your website. Schoolzone
is a free resource for teachers in the UK. We send out over 100,000 free newsletters
every month featuring reviews of the best sites. Yours will be in December's!"
Spartacus Educational says: "Geography World has been created by Brad Bowerman, an enthusiastic geography teacher from Lakeland High School in Jermyn, Pennsylvania. As well as creating his own material on Pennsylvania, Bowerman has produced a directory of useful websites for geography teachers. Categories include Ecosystems, Tectonics, Natural Resources, Earth's Surface/Erosion, Weather/Climate, Maps & Globes, Cultures, Population, Environmental Issues and Geography Games."
The Teachers Resource Base says: "An Alladin's Cave of resources for parents and geography teachers."
Thorpe St. Andrew School says: "This is a very extensive resource for teachers and pupils. Maps, definitions and diagrams, articles, games and quizzes are provided for an enormous range of subjects."
Tourism Education says: "Endless list of online Geography Resources well categorised and easily searchable"
University of the West of England says: "Links to geographical sites such as volcanoes, world population, physical geography, conservation, agriculture, mapping, and weather and climate. Includes geographical games, homework sites, geography news, and quizzes."
Upottery Primary School says: "Geography World contains many useful resources from all over the world."
WebGuide says: "This really is a fantastic site. Covering every aspect of the geography curriculum in detail, it combines maps, pictures, text and intelligent links to offer a comprehensive resource for geography teachers or an invaluable addition to a student's learning. Use it as a basis for lesson plans or simply as a reference site, but definitely have a look!"
Woking Alive - Surrey, UK says: "Stuff on agriculture, countries, ecosystems, maps and plate tectonics. You can even do your own searches for subjects and find out how much of a Geography whizz you are with the online quizzes."
VANUATU
University of the South Pacific says: "Wealth of information for Geography"
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