List of MicroSims for US Geography

Interactive Micro Simulations to help students learn US Geography fundamentals.

• Agricultural Regions

  

  Interactive map showing America's major farming regions including the Corn Belt, Wheat Belt, Cotton Belt, Dairy Belt, and fruit/vegetable regions.

• Alaska and Hawaii

  

  Interactive map exploring America's two non-contiguous states with geographic features and quiz mode.

• Bird's Eye View

  

  Interactive comparison showing how maps represent places from above by matching 3D objects to their 2D map symbols.

• Climate Zones

  

  Interactive map showing different climate regions across America from subarctic to tropical.

• Compass Rose

  

  An interactive compass rose MicroSim where students identify and apply cardinal and intermediate directions through explore and quiz modes.

• Contour Lines

  

  Interactive 3D terrain and 2D contour map visualization.

• Graph Viewer

  

  Interactive network visualization to explore the concept dependency graph for the US Geography course.

• Great Lakes

  

  Interactive map of the five Great Lakes with facts and quiz mode.

• Great Plains

  

  Interactive visualization showing an elevation cross-section from the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi River.

• Hemispheres Globe

  

  Interactive world map showing how the Earth is divided into four hemispheres by the Equator and Prime Meridian.

• Landform Comparison

  

  Interactive visualization comparing mountains, hills, plateaus, valleys, and plains to understand different landforms.

• Landmarks

  

  Interactive map showing famous American landmarks including monuments, bridges, historic sites, and natural wonders.

• Latitude and Longitude Grid

  

  Interactive world map for learning to locate places using latitude and longitude coordinates.

• Locate USA

  

  Interactive map showing the position of the United States relative to neighboring countries and oceans.

• Major Rivers

  

  Interactive map showing the major river systems of the United States.

• Map Types Compare

  

  Interactive comparison of political and physical map types.

• Midwest States

  

  Interactive map of the Midwest region showing states, capitals, and the Great Lakes.

• Mountain States

  

  Interactive map of the Rocky Mountain region showing states and national parks.

• National Parks

  

  Interactive map showing America's natural treasures including mountain, canyon, forest, coastal, and volcanic parks.

• New England States

  

  Interactive map of the six New England states showing capitals and regional features.

• Northeast and Southeast Regions

  

  Interactive map comparing the Northeast and Southeast US regions with major cities and state information.

• Population by State

  

  Interactive choropleth map showing population and population density by state with toggle views.

• Population Density

  

  Interactive choropleth map showing population density by state.

• Precipitation Map

  

  Interactive choropleth map showing average annual precipitation by state.

• Rocky Mountains

  

  Interactive map showing the Rocky Mountain range, major peaks, and the Continental Divide.

• State Capitals Quiz

  

  Interactive quiz and study tool for learning all 50 US state capitals with map visualization, multiple quiz lengths, and celebration animations.

• Time Zones

  

  Interactive map showing the four continental US time zones with synchronized clocks.

• Tornado Alley

  

  Interactive map showing where warm Gulf air meets cold Canadian air to create America's tornado zone.

• Transportation Networks

  

  Interactive map showing highways, railroads, airports, and ports that connect America.

• US Oceans

  

  Interactive map showing the four bodies of water that border America - Atlantic, Pacific, Gulf of Mexico, and Arctic.

• US State Quality Map

  

  Interactive choropleth map grading all 50 US states on 8 quality of life metrics including income, education, health, crime, and housing costs.

• US Water Features

  

  Interactive map showing major rivers and the Great Lakes of the United States.

• Weather vs Climate

  

  Interactive comparison showing the difference between daily weather variation and long-term climate patterns.