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.

Cookie Crumbs: What Websites Remember About You — ICT

Cookie Crumbs: What Websites Remember About You

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For grown-ups

Companion summary

Have you ever wondered how a website remembers your username without you typing it every single time? Every website you visit can save tiny notes on your device called cookies, and they make browsing feel smoother. One cool fact: a single website can store dozens of cookies, each one holding a different small piece of information about you. When you finish, try checking a grown-up's browser settings to spot how many cookies are already saved there.

Have You Ever Been Remembered?

Imagine you walk into a shop every week. One day the shopkeeper says, 'Oh, you always buy apple juice — shall I grab one for you?' That feels useful, right? Websites do something very similar. They use tiny files to remember things about you. Have you ever noticed that a website already knows your name when you visit it again? Or that it remembered what was in your shopping basket? Today we are going to find out how that happens.

💭 Think about this

Can you think of a time a website or app seemed to 'remember' something about you? What did it remember?

Have You Ever Been Remembered?

💭 Think about this

Can you think of a time a website or app seemed to 'remember' something about you? What did it remember?

What Is a Cookie?

A is a tiny text file that a website saves onto your device — your computer, tablet, or phone. When you visit a website, it can send a cookie to your . Your browser stores it. The next time you visit that site, your browser sends the cookie back, like handing over a note that says, 'This is who I am and what I did last time.' Cookies are not programmes or apps. They cannot run by themselves or cause harm on their own. They are just small pieces of saved information — like a sticky note. Websites use cookies for three main reasons: 1. s keep you logged in while you use a site. Without them, a shopping site would forget every item you add to your basket the moment you click to a new page. 2. PREFERENCE cookies remember your settings — for example, a language choice or a dark-mode display. 3. s follow which pages you visit and what you click on. Companies use this information to show you adverts that match your interests. These are the cookies that raise questions, because they collect data about your habits. When you visit many websites for the first time, a banner pops up asking you to 'accept' or 'manage' cookies. This is a legal rule in many countries that says websites must ask for your permission before saving tracking cookies onto your device. You have the right to say no to some types of cookie while still accepting the ones that keep the site working properly. You can also clear (delete) cookies from your browser at any time. This is like wiping the sticky note clean. The website will no longer remember you until it gives you a new cookie.

Worked example

Scenario: Mia visits an online bookshop. She adds three books to her basket, then clicks to look at another page on the same site. When she goes back to her basket, all three books are still there. Why? Answer: A session cookie saved the contents of her basket on her device. Each time she moved to a new page, her browser sent the cookie back to the bookshop's website so it knew what was in her basket. Without the cookie, the basket would be empty every time she clicked away.

Check What You Know

Try it yourself

Answer each question on your own. Read all the options before you choose.

1. What is a cookie in computing?

2. Which type of cookie keeps you logged in while you browse a website?

3. Why might a website show you adverts about trainers after you looked at a sports shop?

4. A website shows a banner asking you to accept or manage cookies. What is the best thing to do?

5. What happens when you clear cookies from your browser?

Wrap Up: The Key Idea

A cookie is a small text file a website saves on your device to remember information.
Different cookies do different jobs — some keep you logged in, some remember your settings, and some track your browsing habits.
You have the right to manage cookies: you can choose what to accept and delete cookies at any time.

1. Your friend says, 'Cookies are dangerous programmes that steal your information.' What is wrong with this statement?

🌱 Reflect

Think about what you learned today. Is there anything about cookies you want to find out more about — or something you might do differently on a website now?