Equal Earth map for teachers
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A 30-minute lesson plan
1 · 5 min
Hook
Drag Greenland down to the equator and watch it shrink. Ask the class why a country would change size just by moving.
2 · 10 min
Why flat maps lie
Peel the globe into strips and try to lay them flat. Pupils close the gaps themselves and see why something always has to stretch or tear.
3 · 5 min
Compare
Morph Mercator into Equal Earth with the slider. Notice which countries change size and which keep their shape.
4 · 8 min
Check
Print the worksheet for the class. The answer key prints separately, so you can keep it to yourself.
5 · 2 min
Exit question
“Name one place a normal map makes look bigger than it is, and say why.”
Resources
- Equal Earth map (print or download)
- Worksheet, answer key and paper globe
- Seven ready-made lessons
- Teacher notes. Every lab has a Teacher notes drawer in its menu, with talking points for that activity.
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