For Educators
Maps for Education
Discover how Kin Woodworks maps can bring geography to life for students of all ages.
Our 3D topographic maps bring a fresh, engaging dimension to understanding geography. They peel away the flatness of conventional paper maps and offer hands-on exploration, allowing students to feel the contours of the land and truly connect with the terrain. In a world increasingly dominated by screens, these tactile maps carve out a niche for innovative learning, inviting curiosity and providing a tangible link to the physical world that surrounds us. It's not just a map; it's an invitation to interact, explore, and discover.
Benefits of 3d Maps
Enhanced Spatial Understanding
Students gain a better grasp of geographic concepts and spatial relationships by viewing landscapes in three dimensions.
Interactive Learning
3D maps can make learning more engaging and hands-on, which can be particularly beneficial for kinaesthetic learners.
Local Relevance
Tailor educational materials to spotlight the region's unique geographical significance.
Decolonized Learning
Maps can be used to respect and recognize the history and land stewardship of First Nations, presented through a lens that challenges traditional colonial narratives.
First People's Perspectives
Maps can be used to collaborate with First Nations consultants to integrate Indigenous knowledge and place names, ensuring a respectful and accurate representation of their lands.
Improved Memory Retention
The tactile and visual elements of 3D maps can help improve memory retention of geographical information compared to 2D representations.
Cross-Curricular Applications
These maps can be used to teach concepts across different subjects, including geography, history, environmental science, and even mathematics.
Real-World Relevance
They help students understand real-world geographical challenges and solutions, making learning more relevant and applied.
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
3D maps can be used for exercises that develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as students consider the impact of geography on historical events and current issues.
Visualizing Change Over Time
They allow for the visualization of changes in landscapes over time, such as erosion, urban development, or the effects of climate change.
Accessibility
Provides an inclusive educational tool for visually impaired students who can benefit from the tactile aspects of 3D maps.
Support for Advanced Studies
They can be a stepping stone for more advanced geographical studies and technologies, like GIS (Geographic Information Systems).
Encouraging Exploration
Students may be inspired to further explore and research the areas and concepts they can tangibly interact with on the maps.
Cultural Education
3D maps can help in teaching about the cultural significance of geographical features and landscapes to different civilizations and indigenous peoples.
Custom work
Every map we craft is tailored to your specifications, enabling us to bring any location to life. While we currently focus on the natural contours of the landscape and do not include buildings or structures, our versatile panel system accommodates maps of any scale—from a cozy 8"x8" to dimensions as expansive as your vision allows. We offer prints in a selection of materials to suit different needs and preferences. While our art maps typically feature a pristine white finish to highlight the terrain's subtle nuances, we also provide options in darker hues for enhanced resistance to dirt and fingerprints. Moreover, our maps are not only visually appealing but practical; crafted from PLA plastic and resin, they are designed for easy cleaning.
Contact us today to see how our innovative maps can help engage and inspire students, and help meet your educational needs. We also provide special discounts for educators.