Take off on a tour of the United States! This interactive dry-erase set introduces the 50 States, District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories. Find capitals, explore regions, and discover state flags, flowers, birds, and points of interest. Use trading-card-style state and territory cards along with map pieces to learn about U.S. history, geography, and more. See how the flag changed at different points in history. Versatile dry-erase surface makes customization easy: add exploration routes, write state names, even plan places to visit! Great for school, home, community centers, and offices. See the Learning FUN Ideas in the tab below for more inspiration! BIG LEARNING IN ANY SPACE – It's easy to display map sections, state cards, and other pieces from The United States Wipe-Off Learning Set one by one or all at once, helping you fit spaces big and small and match learning goals. Start with one region and the corresponding state cards, and add pieces as you continue your exploration and skills grow. Make an eye-catching display for helpful reference in classrooms, learning centers, homes, and offices. WRITE ON...WIPE CLEAN – Write on any of the pieces with dry erase markers, and wipe clean. Add state names, show routes, and circle where you'd like to visit next! HANDS-ON LEARNING – Versatile pieces are sturdy and sized right for handheld activities for class-wide, small group, and individualized learning. Display one or all 74 pieces at a time! This Learning Set is full of hands-on opportunities. Use the ideas in the Learning FUN tab below to get started. BONUS: Color-coding of states in this Learning Set also coordinates with TREND Pocket Flash Cards and Bingo Games, helping reinforce learning between classroom and home. ADDITIONAL USES: Great enrichment tool for English-language learners and new United States citizens, plus great for storytelling and language retention in senior care facilities. EASY STORAGE – Limited wall space? Focus on a region at a time and store the extras easily! The package reseals to keep your set organized and ready anytime. The largest piece is just over 13 inches – no need for specialized storage. SET INCLUDES – 74 pieces: Five regions plus Alaska & Hawaii, 63 information cards, U.S. Flag and U.S. Territories posters, compass rose, and scale of miles; assembled map of continental U.S. measures 14½ inches tall x 24½ inches wide. MADE IN USA – All TREND Learning Sets are quality-tested to meet product safety standards and are all proudly made in the USA. Specifications Durable, reusable paper Photos for real-life learning Package reseals for easy storage 74 pieces: Five regions plus Alaska & Hawaii, 63 information cards, U.S. Flag and U.S. Territories posters, compass rose, and scale of miles; assembled map of continental U.S. measures 14½ inches x 24½ inches Made in USA Learning FUN Ideas Enjoy these activity ideas for lots of FUN learning about the United States: Discover a State! With pieces from The United States Wipe-Off Learning Set as reference, ask individuals or small groups to select a state to research. You may want to investigate your home state, or a state far away. There's so much ground to cover! Explore food, geography, population, history, government, natural resources, state parks, and more. Look for similarities and differences. Once research has been completed, have groups share their discoveries with your class. Where in the United States? Can you match the state or territory card to its place on the map? Display the 5 region pieces plus Alaska and Hawaii on a wall to create a fully assembled map. Shuffle the state and territory cards. Have students select a card, then point to where it belongs on the map and write in the name with a Wipe-Off® Marker. If they guess incorrectly, easily wipe clean and try again. For further practice, use the United States Map Blank Project Sheet free reproducible to note state names and capitals. America the Beautiful Bucket List – America is a vast country with much to explore. Students or family members can create bucket lists of places to visit while familiarizing themselves with the United States! First, have participants look through all of the state and territory cards and place ones that spark their interest to the side. Maybe they enjoy the imagery, the fun facts, or they want to go and visit someday. Once everyone has selected at least one card, share which states and territories people chose and why. For further exploration, have participants research one of the selected cards, create a travel brochure or multimedia presentation, and present it to the group.
