Description

Play the games, watch the videos, take the challenges, compete against your friends and with people worldwide, become an expert in U.S. Geography, and HAVE FUN!

Are you entering the 5th grade and looking to get a head start during the long summer? Or have you just always wanted to discover the United States? Discovery Education's U.S. Geography app for iPod Touch and iPhone is the perfect way to become an expert in U.S. Geography while being entertained for hours on end. With dozens of breathtaking videos, interactive gameplay, global competition and sharing -- there's never been a more exciting and engaging way to experience U.S. Geography! Fifth grade American students can explore their country from multimedia content hand picked by Discovery Education experts and directly aligned to national curriculum standards. The most comprehensive U.S. Geography app in the App Store challenges you to earn 126 unique achievements as well as daily medallions for every week you play. Find your friends in the app, compete in 42 different challenges, and see how you rank against the rest of the world!

Although the app is intended for students studying U.S. Geography in the classroom, the app is enjoyable for people of all ages. Watch a video about Yellowstone National Park and challenge yourself to identify Wyoming on a map. If you've always been curious about geography and looking for a new way to experience America, this app is for you!

You are also treated to dozens of Discovery News stories, updated frequently and addressing topics like the Earth, archeology and dinosaurs. The stories are often published to coincide with current events -- a great way to stay up to date on the world around you.

The app is divided into 7 geographic regions (Pacific, Mountain, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast, Mid Atlantic, and New England) with 6 categories per region (region overview, bodies of water, culture, climate, landforms and major cities). Achievements are earned by completing activities which correspond the regions to their categories (i.e., Pacific Region Bodies of Water). Once activities are competed, users compete for the highest score in the challenges section. Share your achievements on your parents' Facebook walls to keep them informed of your progress.

App Details:

- 769 total activity questions
- 210 total challenge questions
- 126 total achievements
- 7 explorer badges
- 25+ possible levels
- 42 region/subject leaderboards
- 1 overall leaderboard, viewable by friend, local and global
- 42 embedded content videos
- State fun facts reference with audio and text options
- Ability to add friends so you can watch their progress.