Wisconsin's International Education Resources--Maps, Calendars, and Atlases

Amnesty International Calendar
Amnesty International USA, 322 Eighth Ave., New York, NY 10001, 1-(800)- AMNESTY;

This nongovernmental organization characteristically chooses breathtaking photos of people in some of the world’s most troubled regions or situations, both to affirm the value and beauty of life and to remind teachers and students of its fragility. Teachers save photos for many curriculum uses, such as writing projects, global issues discussions, and visual design classes.

Atlapedia Online

The site contains full-color physical and political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.

CIA World Factbook

The site provides information, maps, and statistics for every country in the world in terms of their economy, transportation networks, government, people, and geography.

International Calendar
RPCV Market
2714 Oakridge Ave., Madison, WI 53704-5749; (800) 457-0000

This excellent and inspiring calendar originated with the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Wisconsin. It features 13 full-color photos and engaging information from past and present Peace Corps service countries. Each day has not one but several global connections, and the calendar’s borders and language phrases are well researched. Proceeds are contributed to projects in numerous countries. K-12 educators find many uses for saved and laminated calendar pages.

National Geographic Online

The site features an extensive interactive map collection. Users can choose a location in the world and this site will create a dynamic, interactive digital map of it. The site has many other sites for students and teachers, including a view of ongoing and past expeditions, at http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/main.html.

The World Calendar and The Ethnic Cultures of America Calendar
Educational Extension Systems, PO Box 472, Waynesboro, PA 17268; (717) 762-2633; (800) 447-8561; fax (717) 762-2259

The World Calendar is an illustrated collection of religious, civil and international holidays, cultural festivals, historical celebrations, and birthdays. It explains how various calendars are calculated, and lists metric conversion factors, international currency, and international road signs.

The Ethnic Cultures of America Calendar is similar to the World Calendar (above), but focuses on ethnic groups within the U.S. email: eduextsys@supernet.com.

For questions about this information, contact Gerhard Fischer (608) 267-9265

Last updated on 2/25/2008 1:42:39 PM