Bring geography to life with some hands-on fun. These are my top picks for hands-on learning for geography.
1. GeoSafari Laptop
This compact, battery-powered, go-anywhere laptop can be played alone or against teams or pairs. LED lights and sounds keep track of scores and announce winners. Questions are selected from the 63 illustrated, two-sided data cards included.
2. Where in the World? Board Game
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For those who want to learn everything about world geography---the fun way! Six games on six levels of play offer you the most up-to-date information on all 195 countries---including the newest ones! For two to six players. A world of fun for ages 8 and up.
3. Carmen Sandiego USA Junior Edition
Carmen Sandiego and her henchmen have stolen famous landmarks and national treasures from America's cities and states. Help find America's jewels and return them to their rightful homes. Players learn the lay of the land as they move across the United States returning landmarks to their rightful state, searching for Carmen as they go! (for ages 4 to 8)4. Borderline Geography Card Game
USA Edition is a card game consisting of 73 cards which teaches US geography in a fun and interesting way. Contains 50 State cards, Canada & Mexico, 1 Gulf of Mexico card, 2 Ocean cards, 1 Great Lakes cards, 16 Wildcards, and 1 Rules card. The object of the game is to get rid of all your cards first. It's as easy as Crazy Eights and you'll be learning geography as you play! (for ages 8 and up)5. STOPS- North American Edition
The STOPS North American Edition game has 62 STOPS (or 62 possible answers), the names of the 50 states, the 10 provinces and two territories, all of which are printed directly on the colorful, dynamic game board. STOPS provides you with a clue, and you try to identify the STOP.6. Discover America
Explore the diversity of America! A board game designed to help players learn facts about America while having fun! You'll learn history, geography, states, capitals, presidents, and more. Includes game board, spinner, game pieces, play money, 200 quiz cards, dice and instructions. For 2 or more players.7. Fast Track Learning: Famous U.S.A. Landmarks Card Game
Players match fun teaser questions with correct answers. Part of the fun is the colorful artwork and self-checking format. Each card game contains 100 laminated cards and fact-filled instruction guide. For 2-4 players.