Giant Floor Maps
Geography is an essential element of 21st century education. Our outreach projects are designed to engage children and their families in interesting and educational activities.
Ranging in size from 16 x 20 feet to 23 x 30 feet, our giant maps and supporting materials can be rented for 14 days.
We encourage schools to work with local partners to share the costs.
Giant Maps of Michigan
Contact the MGA at mga@cmich.edu to request a loan of one of our three giant maps of Michigan. The giant Michigan map is 20’x16’ and created by National Geographic. The map comes with a trunk of cones, markers, cups and other materials for creating an exciting and educational program for your students. The cost to rent the Giant Michigan Floor map for a two week period is $100, which includes shipping.
- Lesson plans to go with the Giant Michigan map can be found here
- Giant Michigan map user agreement form
Giant Maps of North America and Africa
Contact the MGA at mga@cmich.edu to request a loan of a giant map of North America or Africa. The North America map is 20’x26’ and the giant Africa map is 23’20’. They are both created by National Geographic and comes with a trunk full of educational materials for creating an exciting and educational program for your students. The cost to rent the giant North America or giant Africa map for a two week period is $200, which includes shipping.
- Lesson plans to go with the Giant North America map can be found here
- Lesson plans to go with the Giant Africa map can be found here
- Giant North America and/or Africa map user agreement form