Making Geography Fun

Whether you love or hate geography, we all have to know how to get from point A to point B, how to read a map, how to understand others' perceptions, and to value each other's cultures. Geography is important so let's make learning FUN.

Topics Discussed

The benefits of making geography fun
Why you'll want to incorporate unusual, weird facts
Our tried and true fun activities for learning geography

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