giant state maps (rebecca theobold)
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DEVELOPMENT OF GIANT STATE MAPSNational Geographic Alliance Network
GIS Colorado 2016 Winter Quarterly Meeting
Rebecca Theobald
Coordinator, Colorado Geographic Alliance
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
COLORADO GIANT MAP
GIANT
TRAVELING MAP
OF VERMONT
TO SCHEDULE
The map is $20/school day, and you must agree to transport the map to the next school on the list. The map rolls into an 8 ½ foot cloth bag that fits into most cars. A bag of lessons and props travels with the map, and is the size of a large duffel bag. To reserve the Giant Traveling Map of Vermont for your classroom, contact KeighanChapman.
http://www.vtgeoalliance.org/vermont-map-lessons-draft.html
PENNSYLVANIA ALLIANCE FOR GEOGRAPHIC
EDUCATION
MISSOURI GEOGRAPHIC ALLIANCE
MISSOURI STATE FAIR
After removing their shoes and putting on a pair of socks, participants were able to walk around on the map and were asked to think about the state of Missouri as they never had before. As they were led through a multitude of interactive activities they explored the map and placed different markers for counties, famous people, common crops grown in Missouri, animals, and used counting blocks to represent population. Youth and adults alike were able to learn about the state of Missouri in a way that they had never had the opportunity to before.
GEOGRAPHY
EDUCATOR’S
NETWORK OF
INDIANA
GENI - GIANT TRAVELING MAP OF INDIANA
EVALUATION
School Name/Dates of Map Visit: ____________________________________________
Please rate the following on a scale of 1 to 5: 5=excellent/exceeds expectations;
4=good; 3=average/meets expectations; 2=fair; 1= poor.
How did you hear about the Giant Traveling Map of Indiana?
List the approximate number of students, by grade level, who utilized the Map while at
your school:
Which prepared activities did you utilize with the GTM IN?
Did you conduct activities that were not part of the prepared curriculum? What were
those activities and how did your students use the GTM IN?
Do you think that the Giant Traveling Map of Indiana was an effective teaching tool for
your students? Why or why not?
Please include comments below regarding the map: appearance, resources in trunk,
curriculum additions/enhancements… THANK YOU!
WYOMING
WYOMING MAP DETAILS
The Wyoming floor map is 12 x 12 ft. It is based on a design developed by WYGISC, the UW Geography Dept., and the WGA. They have four maps that are currently in Laramie, Cheyenne, Wheatland, and Casper.
One of the maps is available for use free of charge, however, those using the map are responsible for transportation costs. The map is easy to fold and transport and can be easily moved by one person. Corresponding classroom lessons focused on the physical, political, and economic geography of the state are also available upon request.
The map identifies political boundaries, hydrologic and geologic features, major roads and railways, and historic sites. If you are interested in more information about the map please contact Germaine Wagner at [email protected] or Kirk Scheffler at [email protected]. For a preview of the map please checkout this video created by Joseph Kerski!
COLORADO GIANT STATE MAP
Coming soon…
OVERVIEW
Goal: five maps with accessory trunks
Multiple grade levels
Interdisciplinary curriculum
Online atlas
TRUNK AND MATERIALS
LESSONS
CREATING A GIANT STATE MAP
Research
Budget
Personnel
Online Cartography
Lesson Plans
Materials
Management
Coordination with National Geographic
WHAT WE KNOW
One map is a gift from National Geographic
Education Foundation.
National Geographic is unable to address issue of
multiple maps until all state maps have been created
and produced.
National Geographic owns the cartographic files.
National Geographic is providing training for Alliance
Coordinators and teachers.
National Geographic is developing “Evergreen”
materials to use in all states.
PLANNING AND EXECUTION
Work with University to structure ownership of map
Maintain and manage map and materials
Develop online GIS atlas
Respond to inquiries about the map and curriculum
Determine public engagement and promotional
opportunties
Manage contacts and transport for map
Organize professional development
Teach lessons to students and general public
Update online GIS atlas
ROLE FOR GIS COLORADO
Provide expertise for online atlas creation, distribution, and use
Raise funds to pay staff member and finance travel for three years
Raise funds to purchase more maps
Encourage educators to have the map visit their classrooms
Brainstorm ideas for lessons and layers
Share information about the map with the community
Thank you for learning about this
tool for geography education
QUESTIONS?