Even in the age of GPS, map skills are vital because they teach kids far more than just how to get from one place to another. Learning to read and interpret maps builds spatial thinking, critical …
Geography
What is Geography: Free Geography Lessons for Kids
Geography Lessons and Activities for Kids Geography lessons are important for introducing your students to geography, by giving students the skills to read maps and navigate the world safely. Our …
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching about World Geography
Teaching about World Geography Social studies gets put on the backburner. With all of the resources and support for math, reading, and writing, there is very few quality social studies resources …
5 Free Map Tools to Spice Up World Geography
Students see the same maps year after year in their classrooms. The variety of maps in the world is far greater than what the average student is exposed to in school. When students only see one view …
Geography for Kids: 12 Creative Ways To Teach Geography Skills To Kids
Geography is more than just knowing your state capitals; it is how we conceptualize the world around us. Geography for kids goes beyond memorizing the names of places. When you teach geography well, …
Are Map Skills Dead? A Compelling Argument for Teaching How to Use a Compass Rose
As map technology has improved and paper maps have been brought to the brink of extinction, many people have questioned the relevance of teaching map skills. The compass rose has been victim to this …