Teaching Students with Special NeedsMy goal for this article is to find and list websites that will help teachers who teach students with "special needs." As more “special needs” students enter the classroom, teachers need more and better information about their teaching. The purpose of this article will be to provide teachers with access to information about teaching these students in the area of ​​geography. I strive to create a list that will cover most levels and be useful to both new and experienced teachers. When teaching students with special needs, we must research the best way to instruct them to ensure that they receive the best education available. Here are some ways we can ensure students receive an appropriate education. General Guidelines The basic needs and geographic goals of the exceptional child are not that different from those of the “ordinary” child, but the means of achieving these goals and meeting these needs may be different. The following general practices are crucial in teaching exceptional children.1. Maintain a positive attitude towards exceptional learners. Special children require a lot of encouragement and understanding. Show that you are interested in them: discuss with them their geographic interests; the places they have been; be friendly and encouraging. Prioritize the personal worth and mental health of each child, and help each child in every way possible to develop personally, socially and academically.2. Consider learning styles and modalities when planning instruction. An exceptional child may be an auditory learner who remembers geographic features he has seen, or perhaps a kinesthetic-tactile learner who doesn't...... middle of paper...... 1998) Gary Hopkins Education World "A boring lesson in geography." 1997. http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson004.shtml (April 19, 1998) Amy Vick, “The Fifty States.” 1997. http://nicanor.acu.edu/~armstrongl/geography/states.htm (April 19, 1998) “Helping Your Child Learn Geography.” http://www.ed.gov/pubs/parents/Geography/ (April 19, 1998)Monica Belyea "New Nutrition Education Website for Children." 1997. http://archives.gsn.org/k12opps/0997/0065.html (April 16, 1998)Maagum "Cyber ​​Club". 1997. http://www.kidsfood.org (April 19, 1998) Eric 1997. http://ericir.syr.edu/Virtual/Lessons/Social_St/index.html eric (April 16, 1998) Eric 1997. http :/ /ericir.syr.edu/Virtual/Lessons/Social_St/Geography/index.html (April 16, 1998) Morgan "Lesson Plans and Activities." http://www.morgan.k12.ky.us/LINKS/lessplan.htm (April 16, 1998)