Aaaack, not panicking, but I need a free option for U.S. maps

[74Heaven]

Hi, I have procrastinated.

 

This Thursday I teach about six K-1st graders my first co op class:

Beautiful Feet Geography: A Literature Approach using the Holling C Holling books, Paddle to the Sea; Minn of the Mississippi and either Tree in the Trail OR Seabird.

 

I just looked at the Beautiful Feet website and they want $16.95 + $5 shipping for the 4 maps for these books.... Extra student map packages are $12.95 per student. I have 6 students and I put the class fee at $4 (to cover some copying and treats really). (No offense, but are they gold plated???)

 

So, I really don't have time or energy to reinvent the wheel but I need some easy to use/ download maps to use instead. Free maps.

 

The 3 main maps I need should be about 8.5" x 11" and cover:

the northern midwest U.S. incl Great Lakes & into Canada (St. Lawrence River to the Atlantic Coast);

midwest & TX/Rocky Mtn areas (Miss. River, Ohio River Missouri Rivers)

 

If you have done this curriculum or used these maps can you tell me how "specific" the maps need to be or if any generic area map will do?

 

Thanks!!!!

Lisa - you can email me direct if it is easier - ljdeerparkATaol.com

[plain jane]

Maybe this site will help you with some free maps? There are more available along the side bar. :)

[brownie]

Are you a triple A member? You can get free maps...though I don't know if they'll give you 6 of the same one. Brownie

[74Heaven]

Jane & Brownie -

 

Thanks - not a Triple A member. i couldn't get to the site Jane sent with my dial up so I'll try at the library.

 

Thanks - bumping for more ideas??? map sites???

 

lisa

[74Heaven]

bumping again. Thanks for any ideas/links.

lisa ljdeerparkATaol.com