National Geographic's Giant Map of Colorado

Teachers know how important it is for students to understand Colorado geography and characteristics. They want the next generation to be familiar with landmarks such as Mesa Verde and Rocky Mountain National Parks, the location of cities and boundaries, as well as the physical landscape of the state. The giant state map program is designed to encourage geographic learning through physical movement and games, teaching place names, physical geography, and cultural geography as well as map reading skills. Based on the national giant traveling map program featuring continents and the Pacific Ocean, National Geographic created a giant map of each state to travel to schools, libraries, and museums. The Colorado Geographic Alliance, hosted by the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, supports professional development for geography educators across the state. The giant map – a great resource for teachers - is now available.