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| Photograph courtesy Trent Campbell
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National Geographic Giant Traveling Maps
invite children to explore geography in a very hands-on
—or rather feet-on—way, and they are available for
loan to your school.
The maps’ brightly-colored, smooth vinyl surfaces accurately illustrate and label the countries, bodies of
water, mountains and cities.
Students take part in activities including safaris, scavenger hunts, and competitive games. Along the way they gain knowledge of country locations, capital cities, population centers, and physical features, as well as learn important historical, wildlife and cultural characteristics.
Accompanying each map is a set of ready-to-use activities as well as atlases, books, music, videos, and game materials.
Recommended grades: K-8
What teachers are saying about National Geographic Giant Traveling Maps...
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| Becky Hale
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“What’s so great about this map? It is conducive to learning in nearly all aspects of teaching. It is tactile, kinetic, visual, and its sheer size is both inspiring and bewildering.” —Bo Garrett
“I loved it! It was big enough for the whole class
to sit in the Sahara Desert. I feel like I had a
connection to Africa...”
“[The map] was the best Social Studies activity
I have seen in my 33 years of teaching.”
Giant Traveling Maps of Africa, Asia and North America Available for Loan in 2008-2009.
COST: There is no charge for use of the maps, however schools are asked to
pay $275 to contribute to the cost of one-way shipping.
REQUEST A MAP: Apply to bring a Giant Traveling Map to your school or community.
APPLY ON-LINE NOW
RESOURCES:
Flyer | National Geographic Giant Traveling Maps flyer (PDF file requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
PowerPoint | National Geographic Giant Traveling Maps Informational PowerPoint
Press Release | Press Release_Africa
Press Release | Press Release_Asia
RESOURCES (FOR REGISTERED BORROWERS ONLY):
Document | Africa_Borrower's Resources
Document | Asia_Borrower's Resources
ASIA ACTIVITIES:
Activity | Journey Into Asia
Activity | Cardinal Capture
Activity | Latitude & Longitude
Activity | To What Degree?
Activity | A Giant Population
Activity | Additional Activities
AFRICA ACTIVITIES:
Activity | Let's Explore Africa
Activity | How Big Is Africa?
Activity | Cardinal Directions
Activity | A Legend-ary Exploration
Activity | African Population
Activity | Additional Activities
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Submitted August 13, 2007, by Andrew Pudvah
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