Constituency Group: Young People
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MSU Global Access has selected a group of links designed to help the young residents of Michigan learn more about the rest of the world. Browse the selections below for fun games, guided tours, and homework helpers.

 



UN Cyber Schoolbus

You can take a virtual tour of the United Nations without even going to New York.

Learn interesting facts like what happened on this Day of the Year, take a quiz on the world's water, and find serious information in the Briefing Papers about important international issues and what the United Nations is doing about them.

Sit back and look at children's Pictures of Peace from around the world. Or check out photos by UN photographers of Afghanistan, Namibia, Oregon, and more.
 
 
 

National Anthems of the World

Listen to audio clips of the music of national anthems from almost any country - with just one click.

You can read the lyrics of many anthems in English and often in their native language.
 
 
 

Fun with Flags

Have you seen a flag and didn't know what country it is from? The Easy Flag Identifier has a handy collection of flags grouped by colors, stripes, and other shapes to help you identify the one you are looking for.

Flags and Facts brings you flags from any country you choose with just two clicks of the mouse. Then click on the flag for a larger version that you can print.

Convinced that you know the world's flags? You can Tag the Flag - pick which of three flags you think matches the country named. 
 
 

Fun with Languages

Has anyone said "breith lá duit" or "selamat harijadi" to you lately? That's "Happy Birthday" in Irish and Malaysian. Hear and read Happy Birthday in many languages.

Hear "Hello" or "Thank You" in many languages, too. 
 
 

Inspiring and Useful Maps

Do you wonder what part of the world looks like from outer space? See a satellite's image of any region you choose in View from Above. Select part of the world, and then click on the image to enlarge the photograph.

Are you about to have a Map Test at school? Here are empty maps where you can click with your cursor to test your knowledge of names of countries and physical features. 
 
 

Local Times Around the World

You can find out what time it is right now almost anywhere in the world - just choose a region and then a country or city.