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.

Screen to Screen: How to Video Call Like a Pro — ICT

Screen to Screen: How to Video Call Like a Pro

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For grown-ups

Companion summary

Imagine being able to wave hello to your grandparents from the other side of the world in seconds. Doctors, teachers, and even astronauts use video calls to connect with people when they cannot meet in person. Did you know that looking at your camera, not the screen, makes the other person feel like you are truly looking at them? When you finish, try planning one polite video call habit you would teach a younger sibling.

Have You Ever Waved at a Screen?

Imagine you are talking to a friend or relative who lives far away. You can see their face on a screen and they can see yours. That is a video call! Video calls let people all over the world talk face to face — even when they are thousands of kilometres apart. Before we dive in, think about this: have you ever been on a video call where something went wrong? Maybe someone's microphone was too loud, or a dog ran through the background. What made it tricky to follow the conversation?

💭 Think about this

Think of one thing that could make a video call hard to follow. Share your idea!

Have You Ever Waved at a Screen?

💭 Think about this

Think of one thing that could make a video call hard to follow. Share your idea!

The Rules of a Great Video Call

A is a live video chat over the internet where two or more people can see and hear each other at the same time. Just like in a real classroom or at a dinner table, there are rules that help everyone get along. These rules are called — the polite way of behaving in a situation. Here are the most important video call etiquette rules: 1. CHECK YOUR SETUP FIRST. Before the call starts, make sure your camera is on, your microphone works, and you are in a quiet place with good light on your face. Checking early means you will not waste everyone's time fixing problems during the call. 2. WHEN YOU ARE NOT SPEAKING. Mute means switching your microphone off so others cannot hear background noise from your end. Even small sounds — a TV, a door, a pet — can be very distracting for everyone else. Unmute yourself only when it is your turn to speak. 3. LOOK AT THE CAMERA. Looking at your camera feels like making eye contact with the other people. It shows you are paying attention. Staring at your own picture on screen can seem rude, as if you are not listening. 4. TAKE TURNS SPEAKING. Talking over someone on a video call is even more confusing than in real life because the sound can overlap and break up. Wait until the other person has finished before you start speaking. 5. DRESS AND BEHAVE AS YOU WOULD IN PERSON. If the call is for school or something formal, wear tidy clothes and sit up straight. Eating, lying down, or walking around during a call can seem disrespectful. 6. KEEP YOUR BACKGROUND TIDY OR USE A . The camera shows what is behind you. A messy or distracting background can take people's attention away from what you are saying. Many apps let you blur your background or replace it with a picture.

Worked example

Scenario: Priya joins a school video call. She checks her camera and microphone two minutes before it starts, sits at a quiet desk near a window so her face is well lit, mutes herself while the teacher speaks, and unmutes only when she is asked a question. She looks at her camera when she talks and waits for her classmate to finish before adding her own idea. Everyone can hear and see her clearly, and the call runs smoothly. Which etiquette rules did Priya follow? She followed rules 1, 2, 3, and 4 — checking her setup, muting when not speaking, looking at the camera, and taking turns.

Try It Yourself

Try it yourself

Read each question carefully and choose the best answer.

1. What does it mean to mute yourself on a video call?

2. Why should you look at your camera during a video call?

3. Leo is on a school video call. He starts talking at the same time as his teacher. What should Leo do?

4. Which of these is the best thing to do before a video call starts?

Quick Check

Always check your camera, microphone, and lighting before the call starts.
Mute yourself when you are not speaking to cut out background noise.
Take turns to speak and look at the camera to show you are listening.

1. Asha is on a video call. She is not speaking right now, but her little brother is playing loudly nearby. What is the BEST thing for Asha to do?

🌱 Reflect

Think about a video call you might have in the future — maybe for school or with family. Which one etiquette rule do you think will be most useful for you, and why?