Resources
Explore these fun and helpful tools to boost your AP Human Geography skills—from interactive maps to classic strategy games. These resources offer different ways to connect with key concepts like migration, development, and spatial thinking. They’re great for review, enrichment, or just exploring geography in a fresh way.
Note: These sites are recommended for educational support but are not affiliated with MrHolmes.org or endorsed by the College Board. Use wisely and explore responsibly!
CIVILIZATION
Play the original Civilization online—build empires, manage resources, and shape the world. This classic strategy game is a fun way to explore themes like state development, land use, and cultural diffusion. Just don’t forget to do your homework between turns!
National Geographic Kids
Colorful maps, cool facts, and stunning visuals bring geography to life. While geared toward younger learners, it’s a fun way to review basic concepts, explore cultures, and build curiosity about the world—perfect for a brain break that still connects to APHG themes.
Seterra Geography
Master the map with interactive quizzes on countries, capitals, regions, and landforms. A fun, game-style way to sharpen your spatial thinking and ace the APHG map skills. Play solo or compete with friends—either way, you’re leveling up your geography game.
World Atlas
Dive into detailed maps, country profiles, and geographic facts from around the globe. Great for exploring regions, borders, and physical features while reinforcing spatial thinking skills. Easy to navigate, full of visuals, and perfect for APHG map-based learning.
Heimler’s History
Fast-paced AP Human Geography video reviews that make tough topics easier to understand. Great for unit overviews, exam prep, or quick refreshers. Heimler’s energy and clarity turn complex content like migration and development into easy wins for your brain.
CFR Education
Dig into global issues like migration, trade, and conflict with student-friendly case studies and simulations. Connect real-world events to APHG concepts like geopolitics and globalization. A go-to for making current events click with your class content.
CIA World Factbook
Explore up-to-date facts on every country—population, economy, languages, and more. Perfect for comparing development data, studying political systems, or backing up your FRQs with real stats. Clean, simple, and reliable.
National Council for Geographic Education
Dig into maps, activities, and quick reads designed to help you think like a geographer. Explore human geography topics from migration to urban growth. Some materials are free, others need a login—but what’s there is gold for review and class prep.
