WhereAbouts educators bring this unique, two-layered map of the United States to your school and provide interactive programs for students, class by class. (Midwest Only)

About the Giant Floor Map
About Our Programs
Purchasing a Giant Floor Map Kit

WhereAbouts has created this award-winning, one-of-a-kind, interactive map in two layers—a physical base map and 50 overlying state puzzle pieces. Our activities involve students as map elements—from mountains and plains to states and water bodies.

• Our educators take K-8 students through a series of fun, grade-appropriate activities.
• Stepping onto the colorful 11' x 14' base map, students become part of the physical geography of the United States. When they add puzzle piece states, students learn location, direction, scale, and distance.

Participation

• Step-on-the-map programs provided one class (approximately 25 students) at a time.
• A maximum of 12-13 classes served in a school day (6 hours).

Program Length

• Programs may run from 20 to 50 minutes per class.
• Programs may be booked for half days (3 hrs) or full days (6 hrs).
• Allow 15 minutes for set-up.

Program Content

• Different program for each grade level.
• Content includes map skills and United States geography.
• Based on research and national geography standards.
• Fun, active, hands-on activities with 100% student involvement.

Space Requirements

• Requires a flat surface, approximately 15' x 19' in area.
• Fits in gyms, hallways, libraries, lobbies, and some classrooms.

Program Benefits

• Kinesthetic, engaging, and fun.
• Builds knowledge of physical geography.
• Promotes map skills development and mastery of cardinal & intermediate directions.
• Builds state identification and location.
• Reinforces overhead perspective.

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