Where Abouts Inc. Giant Floor Map Kit
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The Giant Floor Map Kit is an innovative, interdisciplinary kit for teaching K-8 concepts in a geographic context. The Kit includes a one-of-a-kind, two-layered map of the United States, as well as a book of hands-on activities, lesson plans and 50 state foam puzzle pieces.

Winner of the 2005 GEM Award

The WhereAbouts, Inc. Giant Floor Map Kit has been honored with the 2005 Geography Excellence in Media Award (GEM), which is presented annually by the National Council for Geographic Education to recognize outstanding contributions to geography education. The Giant Floor Map Kit was chosen from various forms of media submitted from the United States and Canada.

 

A Unique All-School Resource

An innovative, interdisciplinary kit for teaching K-8 concepts in an active, hands-on way!

  • K-8 teachers can use the two-layered map of the United States to teach math, reading, science, social studies, and even physical education in a geographic context.
  • Housed in a central location, this school-wide Kit can be checked out by teachers at all grade levels and subject areas.
  • Great for classroom use, after-school programs, family events, or indoor recess.
  • Activities in the accompanying Resource Guide are fun, interactive, and hands-on.

 

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Contents of the Giant Floor Map Kit

  • 11' x 14' base map of the United States showing physical features
  • 50 state puzzle pieces
  • An extensive Resource Guide with hundreds of activity ideas for teaching geography, math, reading, science, and history
  • 3-D pieces for mapping and graphing
  • Colorful map key poster
  • Convenient carrying case

 

 

 

Why Is This Map So Innovative?

  • When students step onto the map, they become map elements, such as mountains, rivers, plains, or even human bar graphs.
  • With state puzzle pieces, students learn state sizes, shapes, locations, and distances.
  • With washable markers, students can add content to the vinyl base map.
  • With 3-D pieces, students can graph populations, temperatures, etc.
A Research-Based Product
  • WhereAbouts field-tested the Map Kit extensively with elementary and middle-school students.
  • Psychologists at Northwestern University conducted research with the WhereAbouts Map Kit.
  • Research reveals that involving students kinesthetically is an effective way to build spatial intelligence.
Purchasing the Giant Floor Map Kit
  • Price $699 (plus S&H)
  • Replacement pieces are available
  • Click on Funding Options to explore funding ideas