If the kids are bored some afternoon, and the question of map projections comes up (just sayin’), dig around for a piece of citrus (navel oranges do well), draw a likeness of the earth on the surface, then have the kids peel it in one piece. It’s the perfect primer for showing how maps work. For more infotoons, click here. (From Kids Discover Geography)
How To Peel a Planet
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