LuckyDuck103 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I'm a bit stumped. I've never bought a globe before. The inflatables are cheap but are they durable & functional? I'm thinking one on a stand would be better but have no idea where to get one & what features to look for. Ideally, I'd like it to have physical & political features. Is that possible? I'm using this for a 9yo who's suddenly developed a fascination with geography. I'd like to capitalize on it :001_smile:. Also, any curriculum for a geography curriculum that pays equal attention to all the continents? I've looked at Mapping the World by Heart & Mapping the World with Art & they don't quite seem to fit the bill. I loved the idea of Mapping by Heart but don't think I can pull it off. Mapping by art seems to focus more on cartography. I'm looking for a curriculum that focuses on physical characteristics so that when we study culture, history etc it'll make sense. TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OregonNative Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Here ya go 12" Physical Political Globe I bought a blow up globe for my kids and even though it was on $6.99 it was a total waste. It's not complete enough to do geography IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyDuck103 Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 Here ya go 12" Physical Political Globe I bought a blow up globe for my kids and even though it was on $6.99 it was a total waste. It's not complete enough to do geography IMHO. This looks good. I like that the frame is metal. I think it'll meet out needs. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabel Lee Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 The charter school my daughter used to attend had excellent Rand McNally globes - really big ones - in each classroom. They varied in detail according to grouped grade level (more detail for older kids). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathkath Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I spent $$$$ at a teacher store and soon after saw them at Ross in the toy section, go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyTN Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 The inflatables are cheap but are they durable & functional? I've had mine for.... 6 years? We use our Wall Map of the World more than the globe. The details (on the inflatable globe) aren't great, but to get a general feel of the layout it does the job. I figure after I don't have toddlers or babies then I'll get a "real" globe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I bought ours at Target for 15.00. It has a plastic stand, spins but doesn't swivel, and works fine for our needs. The detail is fine. IMO a basic globe is fine to give you the view of region and area, then invest into a good atlas for the detail of a country or continent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testimony Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I would capitalize on a Oregon Scientific Smart globe. My sons use that. It has games that you can play like naming the flag or country's song. It has names of countries, capitals, etc. It gives the names of the leaders of the country, current news, currency, etc. Your child will have a ball. I purchased it for $100. It was worth it. I have had it for 3 years now. Great investment! Blessings, Karen http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/testimony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyDuck103 Posted September 27, 2010 Author Share Posted September 27, 2010 Ummm - now I have more to think about. My initial reaction to the smartglobe was 'I want one.' Never heard of them before. It looks really neat. the reviews on Amazon though are so mixed. I showed DD the video & she wants it too but I think we'll check out the big stores see what they have before making a commitment. Now I know where to look. Thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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