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Every K-12 classroom can benefit from Maps101. A single school subscription gives unlimited access to thousands of Maps, Animations, Videos, Games, Lesson Plans & Activities, topical articles & analysis. Print, project or download content for History, Geography, Earth Sciences, Spanish Language & more.
Through 100 years of NG Magazine supplements, stunning video footage, maps at varying detail levels, & the Earthpulse World Atlas, Maps101's National Geographic section provides unrivalled coverage of history, culture, science, environment & ecosystems of the Earth & beyond.
Physical maps, political maps, outline maps, antique maps, thematic maps, Spanish Language maps, Earth Science maps — there really is something for every location and occasion within our collection of thousands of maps.
Illustrate complex subjects & events in a way that is both easy to understand & will grab the attentions of students.
- Watch, pause & review historic events as they unfold
- Use school locators to discuss the local area
- Includes special events such as elections
Maps101 features a variety of Spanish Language materials. Maps, Glossaries, Skill Builders and topical Geography in the News™ articles are translated in Spanish. Use this extensive Spanish Language content in Spanish or ESL classes or as support materials when teaching English as a second language.
Comprehensive, digital coverage of the World, USA & Canada with clickable, interactive maps. Begin at world level & click for continent, country & state maps. Flags, background information & statistics for each country are included. Useful tools such as weights & measures conversions & pronunciation guides are found in the appendices.
Every event has an impact on both its immediate surroundings & also on the world at large. Maps101 regularly features articles & maps which help students to assess this impact, such as 'Geography in the News' by Dr Neal Lineback.
Simplicity is key in Maps101's K-3 learning materials. Specially designed illustrations help teachers to illustrate concepts such as relative positioning through a progression of simple maps from 'My Bedroom' to 'My Universe'. Interactive teaching aids such as 'Uncle Sam's Farm' are a fun way to illustrate subjects such as gridlines & cardinal direction.
Maps101 includes hundreds of activities, lesson plans and Skill Builders to help teachers use them effectively and save time. Featured content sections include links to themed materials for studying specific subjects and events.
Help Uncle Sam down on the farm, show space aliens around your planet or take part in the world's premier geography gameshow. Learn & Play facilitates learning through fun, interactive flash based gaming that students will love.
