When kids are learning about maps, the MAP KEY is one of the first– and most fun!– aspects to learn about. Different maps have different kinds of keys. For instance, this map that shows where foliage in America is at its peak in the fall (something we have been interested in this season!), the Key […]
The Galapagos Islands are featured in CartoCraze! Workshops. This week we learned that a new species of Giant Tortoise was found on the island of Santa Cruz, in that cluster of islands known as the Galapagos. In the past, it was thought there was only one species of Giant Tortoise, Chelonoidis porteri on the island of Santa Cruz. […]
Before the advent of the railroad, the Mississippi river boats were necessary for transportation of people and goods along the great river. These boats were a huge part of the history of early America and the study of our country’s geography. The Mississippi River is the second longest river in North America by length […]
One of the most important passes in the Alps is called the Great St. Bernard Pass, named after Bernard of Menton who became a saint in the Catholic religion. The majestic Alps Mountain Range is a notable part of the European continent. In the past, travel between these mountains was treacherous, in the days before […]
Everyone at Maps for the Classroom/ Map of the Month loves to ride bikes. We are very lucky to have a wonderful bike path here in Rhode Island. The East Bay Bike Path extends from Providence (where our office is!) at India Point Park, and extends about 15 miles to Bristol, a lovely town on Narragansett […]
We are excited to be presenting A new FREE feature for our customers and their students! We are calling it MAP CHALLENGE! Our CHALLENGE was to integrate cross-curricular material with our maps! We want to connect our maps to address literacy, science, math, art and other subjects– all with an eye towards reading and research too! […]
Sometimes a book comes to our attention that is excellent. We know you and your studetns of students who are studying World Explorations would especailly enjoy ADVENTURES ON THE ANCIENT SILK ROAD, by Pricilla Galloway and Dawn Hunter. Not only does this book give a great overview of the 2,000 years of journeys over this […]
