Map Trek: Atlas (Download)

This is one of those homeschool resources that will be used year after year regardless of what we are studying. I can quickly look for maps from around the world based on the timeframe we are studying in history. I love having all the maps in one place so I can quickly find a map to go along with any lesson. This resource is the perfect companion to any history or geography lesson. We also enjoy using the maps when a book we are reading mentions a location we are unfamiliar with. This a must have for homeschool families.

This is a wonderful and simple map resource that can be utilized alongside any homeschool history or geography curriculum. It's broken down into four sections: Ancient World, Medieval World, New World (about 1600 - 1850), and Modern World. At the end, it includes maps of each US state and the USA as a whole. The maps not only show country borders and cities, but also movements of various people, soldiers, etc. when appropriate (ex. the Exodus from Egypt, Pearl Harbor). Each map covers a specific time period or area allowing the student and parent to "cut out" anything that would be confusing when discussing. There is a World Map at the beginning to use for reference. The maps are simple, so some may find that not all maps contain the information that is necessary to them. However, one could definitely add them in or use a similar map as reference. I look forward to using these as we move through history.