In addition to our ever-popular USA, PLACES AND GEOGRAPHIC FEATURES we are now offering all of the five different USA regions. Your students will learn about each region in great detail, on a large easy-to-label map. Virtual/Distance Learning? Students and teachers can access our easy-to-follow video tutorials for completing map activities. Activities Labeling state names and capitals, as well as drawing […]
With the increased demand for teaching tools to facilitate online and distance-learning initiatives, we have begun developing brand new video playlists that take students through completing each of our desk-sized geography activity maps. Each map features a playlist that contains sequential videos that range from 10-15 minutes each. Our cartographer, Jason Newton, takes students step-by-step through labeling […]
New Map! CIVIL WAR: The War Between the American States. A much-requested addition to our very popular line of history maps! A large, 16″ X 20″ hands-on activity map that outlines the American Civil War. A large format map to support your curriculum! All these features: Two maps in one Small inset map shows Confederate […]
Our colorful hand-lettered poster of the USA is on sale. Perfect for your classroom! This poster is fun for all ages and grades. Includes: All the mottos and nicknames of all 50 states! All State names and state capitals too! Heavy poster paper Colorful– hand-colored look Large Size — 25 inches x 31 inches […]
Men With a Mission! As many teachers of American history know, the month of May marks is a special anniversary! We celebrate the anniversary of the beginning of one of the most famous journeys across the United States. Starting near St. Louis, commissioned by President Jefferson, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set out to cross […]
Students love making sketch maps. These easy and colorful maps are are a hands-on way of reinforcing student skills in your classroom. Kids love a chance to practice research, design, and pen and pencil skills. In today’s tech-focused atmosphere, don’t let your students forget how to hold a pencil! What might be the best part of […]
The 2018 Rhode Island Geography Bee was held in Cranston, Rhode Island, on April 6, 2018. Know your geography! This year’s Bee in our home state was, as always, a joyful get-together! Students from 51 Rhode Island schools, ranging from grades 4-8, were involved. Nine geo-talented students were returning for a second time! Well-prepared students […]
This year, Earth Day focuses on plastic pollution in the environment. There are many helpful resources that can help you describe the issues in the classroom, as well as help get students involved.
Celebrate Arbor Day while doing classroom mapping. Research your state tree and add it to a map of your state!
Why not use maps to help celebrate National Poetry Month in your classroom? Your students can travel locally and in the larger world, combining maps and poetry in the month of April. This post has 8 super creative ways to tie geography with poetry …. from creating silly poems about regions of the USA […]
