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World Geography Gets a Twist (Giveaway ended 9/8/2010)

South up projection world map

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Several months ago I mentioned a world map that features a thought-provoking and truly interesting projection.  South is at the top.

Every time I look at this particular projection I become more impressed with its ability to challenge my thinking and to arouse curiosity about my neighbors on planet Earth.

Now for something special:

I have been able to secure 12 of these full-size (24″ x 36″) maps from the terrific folks at ODT Maps and will give them away free to the first 12 teachers who send me an e-mail with their name and a mailing address that I can ship to. (Use the “Contact” button above or the comment form below to send the information.  I’ll hide your name from public view like the others below.)

All I ask in return is that some day you’ll send me a follow-up email to let me know if your class enjoyed the map and any other comments you may have about this thought-provoking resource.

That’s it.  I feel strongly that resources like this are under-used and that teachable moments are lost in their absence.  If you’re one of those teachers who constantly pushes for higher achievement, then be sure to step up and let me know that you want your classroom to be one of the beneficiaries of this one-time, free offer.

Update: The last map has finally been given away.  Thanks to everyone who responded.

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21 Responses to “World Geography Gets a Twist (Giveaway ended 9/8/2010)” »

  1. Joanne Says:
    Posted on Thursday, August 5th, 2010 at 4:40 pm

    Very cool map- don’t know if you have given them all away but here is my address:
    **** Burt Hill Rd Tolland, Ma 01034 After 16 years of teaching this will be my first year doing 3rd grade!

  2. Karen ******** Says:
    Posted on Thursday, August 5th, 2010 at 5:08 pm

    Please, please, please, I want this map! This will be my first year teaching 3rd grade. My address is **** Lonesome Dove Dr. Oak Point, TX 75068. Thanks!

  3. Laine Says:
    Posted on Thursday, August 12th, 2010 at 7:35 pm

    Don’t know if you have given them all away…
    ***** *****
    992 Vinewood Drive
    St. Joseph, MI 49085

  4. admin Says:
    Posted on Thursday, August 12th, 2010 at 8:21 pm

    There are nine maps to go.

  5. ***** Says:
    Posted on Sunday, August 15th, 2010 at 2:30 pm

    I’d love one of these! If you have any left… 3153 W. 14th St. Cleveland, Ohio 44109

  6. admin Says:
    Posted on Sunday, August 15th, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    Eight more maps to go…

  7. Joseph Says:
    Posted on Sunday, August 15th, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    Hello, I would love to have one of these for my classroom.

    My school’s address is 5983 W. 54th St. Parma, Ohio 44129.

    Thanks so much!

  8. admin Says:
    Posted on Sunday, August 15th, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    Seven maps left.

  9. kasey Says:
    Posted on Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    I could not get the contact button to work properly, so I hope this method will work.
    I would love to have one of these maps. I love to put things out there that encourage kids to think outside of the box. This will put them in that situation for sure.

    My mailing address is:
    Lincoln Terrace Elementary School
    ATTN: ***** *****
    1802 Liberty Rd. NW
    Roanoke, VA 24012

    Thanks,
    ***** *****

  10. admin Says:
    Posted on Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 at 8:05 am

    I’m sure your kids will be surprised at how eye-opening this map really is. They’ll have a great time discovering that even though countries don’t change locations, our perceptions about there locale do change.

    For those who are counting, there are six maps left.

  11. NJ Tech Says:
    Posted on Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 at 9:44 am

    I work with teachers who would love to use this map.
    * *****
    Toll Gate Grammar School
    275 S Main St
    Pennington NJ 07534

    Thank you

  12. admin Says:
    Posted on Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 at 4:56 pm

    Thanks for thinking of your fellow staff members. I’m sure the map will find itself into the hands of one or more teachers with neat ideas about how they’ll use it.

    BTW, there are now five maps left.

  13. Rasmi Says:
    Posted on Saturday, August 28th, 2010 at 8:37 am

    I would love this map for my class. This will be my first year teaching third grade. Thanks so much!

    ***** Bacon
    Waynewood Elementary School
    1205 Waynewood Blvd.
    Alexandria, VA 22308

  14. admin Says:
    Posted on Monday, August 30th, 2010 at 11:28 am

    I’m glad to see another first year teacher out on the hunt for classroom resources. You’re teaching experience will get easier and you’ll become more effective as you build a reservoir of lesson plans and other supplies. It will also save you a ton of time creating lessons in the future.

    For those who are counting, there are now 4 maps left.

  15. Cheledawn Says:
    Posted on Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 at 8:17 am

    Gretna Middle School
    201 Coffee St
    Gretna, Va 24557 🙂

  16. admin Says:
    Posted on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 10:31 am

    That leaves 3 maps for some lucky classrooms.

  17. historylover Says:
    Posted on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 8:55 am

    I would love one of these maps. I teach 8th grade World Connections.

    Gretna Middle School
    201 Coffee St.
    Gretna, VA 24557

  18. admin Says:
    Posted on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 10:07 am

    Down to the last two maps…

  19. Nicole B. Says:
    Posted on Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    Wow, I thought I was too late!

    ****** ******
    Conley Elementary
    2400 Orange Avenue East
    Tallahassee, Florida 32311

  20. admin Says:
    Posted on Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 at 8:07 am

    Getting near the end… one map left!

  21. admin Says:
    Posted on Wednesday, September 8th, 2010 at 3:21 pm

    The last map has finally been claimed. Thanks to everyone who participated.

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