PREPARE YOUR STUDENTS FOR A REALLY BIG ADVENTURE!
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 Giant Map of Africa measures an impressive 26’ x 35’ and weighs 102 lbs. Michelle Leba
The National Geographic Giant Traveling Map of Asia. The Giant Map of Asia is massive at 40’ x 30’.
Activities include: safaris scavenger hunts team & competitive games Students learn about: country locations capital cities population centers physical characteristics history wildlife cultures A set of ready-to-use activities accompany each map, as well as atlases, books, videos, music and game materials.
Activities inspire fun with the use of physical props such as ropes, hoops, cones, and giant dice!
National Geographic Giant Traveling Maps draw strong interest from local media. Articles in local newspapers and spots on local television news programs help to raise awareness of your school’s efforts to teach geography, and the importance of geographic literacy Africa Map National Tour REACH 13 States 37 Schools 11,100 students
Comments from Teachers “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.” “Thank you for bringing this fantastic educational resource to our school!” National Geographic Giant Traveling Maps are produced by National Geographic Live!—the live events division of the National Geographic Society, producing multi-media presentations,performances, and film screenings for the general public, school audiences, and sponsoring organizations throughout North America. Ternt Campbell
Giant Traveling Maps of Africa, Asia, North America, and South America Available for Loan in COST: $450 for two week period. SCHEDULE NOW! Contact Dan Beaupre to arrange to bring a National Geographic Giant Traveling Map to your school. Dan Beaupre 202/ Trent Campbell