The first American-made map has a curious history. The man who created it was not a cartographer! The year 1784 was the official end of the American revolution. The signing of the Treaty of Paris made the USA a new nation. In March of that same year, a Connecticut man made history. Abel […]
Dogs are the heroes of the world-famous Iditarod sledding event! Every March, over fifty teams race through a challenging route in Alaska. The famous Iditarod race starts in the town of Willow in southeastern Alaska. It ends far way at the finish line in Nome. The route is roughly 1000 miles, officially called “1049 […]
Recovering and protecting endangered animals is a world-wide effort. Here in the United States many animals are disappearing from our own native land, both state and nationwide. By working hands-on with maps, your students can become more aware of these extinct or nearly-lost animals in their own state, country and parts of the world. And […]
February 16th is a famous day, known for the opening of the tomb of the ancient Egyptian King Tutankhamen. In November of 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter used a chisel given to him by his grandmother on his 17th birthday to scrape away debris from the doorway of an Egyptian tomb. Who knew that her […]
So many countries are participating in the Winter Olympics! Here are some simple activities to stimulate your class to think about geography, inspired by the Olympic event! SIMPLE QUESTIONS– that might need geography research! Who is the host country for the Winter Olympics? What continent is this country located in? Which participating countries are located […]
Do you live with ice and snow? Start to get really tired of this weather by early February? Maybe the prediction of Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil can lift your spirits…. Punxsutawney Phil is the most famous resident of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, especially on the 2nd day of February! LEGEND! Legend tells us, if it is cloudy on February […]
Chinese New Year is celebrated not only in China, but in many cities across the globe. The Chinese New Year starts on the first day of the first month in the traditional Chinese calendar. The holiday is tied to the moon phase. The Chinese New Year falls on a different date each year. Usually […]
Here at Maps for the Classroom, we know it is never too early to introduce geography concepts to young learners! There are many fun ways for students in Grades 1 to 4 know more about their world. Introducing basic concepts As we all know, kids like to learn about new things and new places! Use […]
We celebrate the birthday of one of America’s favorite authors, Jack London, on January 12th. Jack London was born in 1876. By the time he was 30 years old, he was already known around the world for two of his most-well loved books: Call of the Wild was printed in 1903, and The Sea Wolf the […]
Covered bridges are an interesting curiosity around the world. A bridge with a roof is truly unique! A covered bridge is most often made of wood. A wooden bridge, open to the elements, would not last long. Wind, rain, snow and inclement weather can shorten the life of a wooden bridge. Over time, protective coverings […]
