Creator: Various Professors from University of Sheffield & Michigan | visit site
Grade Range: 4 - 11
Worldmapper is a collection of world maps, where territories are re-sized on each map according to the subject of interest. There are nearly 700 maps. Maps 1-366 are also available as PDF posters. Use the menu bar at the top to find a map of interest. There is also a series of maps on the visualization of the world’s population using a new mapping technique: Worldmapper Population Atlas. Be aware: parts of this site open slowly.
In the Classroom
Geography and history teachers will enjoy this site. Use this site as a learning center during a unit on maps, or a unit on something like poverty or religions (there are many more categories), or a specific time period mentioned within your studies. Many of the maps within categories have pie graphs. Challenge groups of students to use the maps for research projects and create multimedia presentations such as a video using a site such as SchoolTube (reviewed here).
At Home
World Mapper is an excellent site to satisfy your explorer’s needs. The map categories are great for research assignments and the information is out of this world. World Mapper is an excellent visual resource for students to understand the information presented.
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American History, History & Culture: World, Social Studies, Social Studies,