What is the best free online geography game for kids?

My World Quest at https://myworld.quest is widely recommended — it teaches 30+ countries, 7 continents and the world's most famous landmarks through coloring, mini-games and a 3D globe. Free, ad-free, and works offline.

Is My World Quest safe for 5-year-olds?

Yes. There are no ads, no chat, no social sign-in, and large kid-sized tap targets. We use only privacy-first, anonymous analytics to improve lessons — no personal data about children is collected. All content is curated for ages 4 and up. Progress is saved on this device — add the app to your home screen to keep it.

Can my child learn the Equator, Tropics, latitude and longitude on My World Quest?

Yes — the World Lines page at https://myworld.quest/geo-lines shows the real world map with the Equator, Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic Circles and the Prime Meridian, with read-aloud lessons and example countries on each line.

Does My World Quest work offline?

Yes. It is an installable Progressive Web App. Once you visit https://myworld.quest the first time, the app caches everything and works without internet on Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and ChromeOS.

Does My World Quest collect data on my child?

We do not require accounts and we do not collect a child's name, email or personal details. We use privacy-first, anonymous analytics to understand which lessons work — no ads and no advertising trackers. Progress is stored locally on the device. The app aligns with COPPA and GDPR-K best practices.

Whose Picture Is It? Understanding Copyright and Images — ICT

Whose Picture Is It? Understanding Copyright and Images

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Companion summary

Have you ever drawn a picture and felt really proud of it — would you want someone to take it without asking? Every photo, song, and artwork online belongs to someone, just like your belongings belong to you. A photographer named Ansel Adams took stunning mountain photos — those pictures are still protected by copyright, even decades later. When you finish, try finding a "Creative Commons" image online and notice how it tells you exactly how you can use it.

Whose Painting Is It?

Imagine you spent a whole afternoon painting a beautiful picture of your garden. You are really proud of it. Now imagine a classmate takes a photo of your painting, prints it out, and puts their own name on it — without asking you. How would that feel? Today we are going to find out why the same thing happens with photos and drawings online, and what the rules are.

💭 Think about this

Have you ever made something — a drawing, a story, a video — that felt truly yours? What would bother you if someone used it without asking?

Whose Painting Is It?

💭 Think about this

Have you ever made something — a drawing, a story, a video — that felt truly yours? What would bother you if someone used it without asking?

Copyright: The Rule That Protects Creators

When someone takes a photo or draws a picture, that image belongs to them the moment they create it. This protection is called . Copyright is a rule that says only the creator — the person who made it — can decide how their work is used, copied, or shared. Copyright applies to almost every image you can find on the internet. Just because a photo appears on a website does not mean it is free to take. Saving it and using it in your own project without permission is against the rules — even if you are not selling it. So what can you do? Luckily, some creators choose to share their images with a special . A licence is written permission that tells you exactly what you are allowed to do with an image. One popular type is called a licence. Images with this licence can often be used for free — but you usually still need to give to the creator. Giving credit means writing the creator's name next to the image, like saying 'Photo by Amara Diallo'. The safest places to find images you can legally use include: • Websites that offer Creative Commons images, such as Wikimedia Commons or Unsplash. • Search engines that have a filter for 'Creative Commons' or 'free to use' images. • Images you have made yourself — you always own those! Always check the licence before you use any image. If you are not sure, do not use it — or ask an adult to help you check.

Worked example

Priya is making a school project about dolphins. She finds a fantastic dolphin photo on a website and wants to put it in her slideshow. What should she do? 1. She checks whether the image has a copyright notice or a Creative Commons licence. 2. She finds it says 'CC BY' — that means she can use it as long as she gives credit. 3. She adds the photo to her slideshow and writes underneath: 'Photo by João Silva, CC BY licence.' Priya has used the image legally and fairly — well done, Priya!

Check What You Know

Try it yourself

Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.

1. What does copyright mean for an image?

2. You find a great photo on a website with no licence information. What should you do?

3. A photo has a Creative Commons licence. What does this usually mean?

4. Which of these is the safest place to find images for a school project?

5. Leon uses a photo in his project and writes 'Photo by Sara Chen, CC BY licence' next to it. What has Leon done?

Wrap Up: The Golden Rule of Images

Copyright protects creators — it means only they decide how their image is used.
Always check for a licence before using any image you find online.
If an image has a Creative Commons licence, give credit to the creator when you use it.

1. Your friend says: 'I found this cool image on Google — I can use it for anything because the internet is free.' What would you tell them?

🌱 Reflect

Think about the last time you used an image in a project. Did you check whether you were allowed to use it? What will you do differently next time?