Beginning in the 22-23 school year, Maps 101 is no longer available for use in BCPS.
Teachers must be logged into their BCPS Google account when accessing G Suite tools for use with students and for any BCPS related work.
Please reference Setting Up Users in Google Chrome for support in logging into your BCPS Google Account.
Overview
Grade levels: Primary, Intermediate, Middle, High
Maps 101 is a multidisciplinary, online resource that provides an engaging learning environment focused on bringing authentic geography resources into K-12 classrooms. Maps 101 provides a variety of leveled resources for grades K-12. The collection includes updated map collections, interactive maps, reference atlases, as well as a digital field trip library.
Access: Username and password information for BCPS staff and students can be found on the BCPS Digital Content Access Page. Once Maps 101 is accessed:
Click "Subscriber Login". Enter username and password for BCPS Staff. Click "Log In".
For any questions around the use of Maps 101, please reach out directly to
Learning How
Getting Started with Maps 101
Maps 101 User Guide provides a brief summary of the resources available in Maps 101. To access a step-by-step guide for teachers, the Maps 101 Full User Guide is a great resource to support a deeper dive into the digital content tool.
Additional Maps 101 Support Resources include:
Empowered Learner. 1c - Students use technology to seek feedback that informs and improves their practice and to demonstrate their learning in a variety of ways.
Knowledge Constructor. 3c - Students curate information from digital resources using a variety of tools and methods to create collections of artifacts that demonstrate meaningful connections or conclusions.
Creative Communicator. 6d - Students publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences.
Ideas for Use
Students can find current and historical maps, outlines, and virtual geographic models
Using Map Sketch, students can enrich, modify, and edit existing maps to support student responses to claims
Students can create virtual field trips or curate virtual museum gallery walks to highlight specific historical and geographical information