A giant National Geographic map will arrive in Colorado Springs today to assist in improving understanding of the physical characteristics, history, and varied cultures of North America,<\/p>\n
Measuring 26 feet by 35 feet, the map and a trunk of accessories that includes interactive games, geography adventures, atlases and books, will visit six schools, three libraries and a community center.<\/p>\n
\u201c If you have wanted to explain to your grandchildren where you grew up, or show your children how far away Disney World really is, then this is an opportunity you will not want to miss,\u201d Rebecca Theobald, assistant professor adjoint, Geography and Environmental Studies, said.<\/p>\n
The Colorado Geographic Alliance, located at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, is working with local school districts and community groups to ensure that as many students as possible have access to the map. Steve Jennings, associate professor, Geography and Environmental Studies, first encountered the map last year at the National Council for Geographic Education conference. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis map is impressive,\u201d Jennings said. \u201cI can\u2019t wait to watch children and families explore the country from a different perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n
The giant map is designed for grades K-8. Some of the activities are \u201cA Tale of Twenty Cities,\u201d where students explore the physical and economic reasons behind the locations of North American cities, and \u201cGrocery Store Geography,\u201d which uses bean-bag-tossing skills to test student knowledge of where foods are produced. The map is based on the National Geographic reference map series and on the North America map in the \u201cNational Geographic Atlas of the World, 8th Edition.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cExperiencing a map of this size can really awaken a student to the power of maps and<\/p>\n
the limitless depth of geography,\u201d said Dan Beaupr\u00e9, National Geographic\u2019s director of education partnerships. \u201cWhether they are using the map to learn place names or to compare state-to-state CO2 emissions, students are physically involved in a hands- and feet-on way that makes geography into an event.\u201d<\/p>\n
The National Geographic Giant Traveling Map brings with it rich content and exciting activities to enliven the study of geography, making it a fun, interactive experience. The North American map is the third in National Geographic\u2019s Giant Traveling Map series. Africa began touring in 2006, followed by Asia in 2007. In the 2008-2009 school year, more than 90,000 students experienced walking on a National Geographic Giant Traveling Map. <\/p>\n
The schedule of visits for the North America Giant Map and contact names are listed below. The schedule also available at www.uccs.edu\/coga. Additional information about the map is also available at http:\/\/www.ngsednet.org\/community\/index.cfm?community_id=515<\/p>\n
NORTH AMERICA GIANT MAP<\/p>\n
Display Schedule<\/p>\n
Colorado Springs, Colorado<\/p>\n
September 9 \u2013 25, 2009<\/p>\n
9 – 11 September<\/p>\n
West School\tLouann Dekleva<\/p>\n
1920 West Pikes Peak Avenue\t520-2203<\/p>\n
12 September, 12 – 4 pm<\/p>\n
Meadows Park Community Center\tBrian Kates<\/p>\n
1943 South El Paso Avenue\t385-7940<\/p>\n
13 September, 1 – 5 pm<\/p>\n
Sand Creek Library\tSid Stanfill<\/p>\n
1821 South Academy Boulevard\t597-7070<\/p>\n
14 – 15 September<\/p>\n
Galileo Middle School \tLouann Dekleva<\/p>\n
1600 North Union Boulevard\t520-2203<\/p>\n
16 – 18 September<\/p>\n
Remington Elementary School\tMark Brown<\/p>\n
2825 Pony Tracks Drive\t495-5266 <\/p>\n
Patriot Learning Center<\/p>\n
11990 Swingline Road, Falcon<\/p>\n
19 September, 12 \u2013 5 pm<\/p>\n
Fountain Branch Library\tJulianne Rist<\/p>\n
230 South Main Street, Fountain\t382-5347<\/p>\n
20 September, 1 – 5 pm<\/p>\n
East Library\tKeisha Thurman<\/p>\n
5550 Union Boulevard\t531-6333<\/p>\n
21 – 22 September<\/p>\n
Carmel Middle School\tSarah Krider<\/p>\n
1740 Pepperwood Drive\t579-3210<\/p>\n
22 – 25 September<\/p>\n
Freedom Elementary School\tLouann Dekleva<\/p>\n
5280 Butterfield Drive\t520-2203<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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