Subject: So. Studies/Sciences: Geography/Cultures

Mapping US Geography and History

"5 Stars! I work in educational outreach and this series is fantastic - it's one of the best series on mapping I've seen." -Joseph J. Kerski, Geographer, USGS
Interactively blending on-location footage and computer graphics, this creative series makes maps and mapping easier to picture and understand. Produced by Chip Taylor and Ron Meyer. Programs available on 2 DVDs, Digital Streaming Files or Videos. For pricing call in US: 800.876.2447/Intl. 603.434.9262 or e-mail

List of Titles

1. Basic Map Skills (cc)

Throughout the world’s history people have created maps. Early maps were developed as humans began to explore the planet; later, maps defined countries and showed the relationship among features such as cities, lakes, rivers, mountains and roads. Maps have played an important role in human history and learning to use Click for more

2. The Upper Great Lakes States (cc)

This program helps us improve our maps skills, using the Upper Great Lakes States of Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin as a guide. We learn are how to look at a maps from its perspective (looking down); how to scale; how to match up compass directions with a map; how to determine the relative size of objects; also how Click for more

Mapping 1 & 2

A combined version of 1. Basic Map Skills and 2. The Upper Great Lakes States is available.
1. Basic Map Skills
Throughout the world’s history people have created maps. Early maps were developed as humans began to explore the planet; later, maps defined countries and showed the relationship Click for more