Glider Guide

This simulation shows different forms of land and water.

Soar above five real world terrains in the United States while learning about different types of land and water features. Observe eleven different land and water features including: mountains, plains, lakes, oceans, and mesas. View terrain maps from first-person and top-down view. Test your knowledge of land and water features after every flight with an in-game assessment.

• Shows real world examples of different forms of land and water.
• Aligned with the Smithsonian Science for the Classroom grade 2 "What Can Maps Tell Us About Land and Water on Earth?"
• Aligned with educational standards for second grade.