Stop teaching maps as a "dead" science! Most students think they don’t need map skills because they have GPS in their pockets. This high-engagement lesson flips the script by showing them that their phones are actually powered by 2,000 years of history, scientific breakthroughs, and the same fundamental tools used by ancient explorers. This resource includes a HUGE PDF presentation with CLOZE NOTES and a quiz covering mapping basics AND my Intro to Thematic Maps: Are your students struggling to