How Do You Make A Three-Dimensional Map Of The USA On Poster Board?
Students often learn best when they put their hands on their lessons and interact with them rather than just listen to lectures. This technique is easy to use in art and science class but can also be molded to fit geography. Instead of just telling your students where the United State’s mountains and plains are, let them figure it out themselves and even build them by creating a three-dimensional topographical model. Separate your students into groups and help them create one large section or a smaller whole map of the United States. They’ll have a great time getting their hands dirty and retain the information much better. Print visual references for each group from Shaded Relief’s website (link in the references section). The site has a very detailed color picture of the United States that includes mountains, plains, rivers and the country borders. Instruct your students to draw the country’s outline on their poster board first. Make map clay by mixing two cups of salt with a cup of
