About World Globes

It’s no secret that American students are not known for their geographic prowess. In fact, one particularly grim  found that 20% of young Americans could not even find the United States on a world map.

But instead of banding together to fix the problem, educators seem to be split on the issue. Some people feel that locating a country on a map is unimportant when compared to understanding its political and social history. Others agree the broader context is important but feel the details should be addressed as well.

While the debate continues, teachers do agree that new tactics need to be taken. It’s a tall order, but geography has to be made “fun.” So far, educators have come up with several promising ideas, including using inflatable globes as well as ornate and decorative atlases in the classroom. This makes the world layout both tactile and visually appealing.