Google Maps
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Anyone knows that Google Maps can help you get to your destination. It's also an ideal geography teaching aide. The first step is to download the free app on your child's tablet (there are free versions for both iOS and Android). Next, save on data costs by using the "offline map feature", where you download your child's home region. Note that you'll need to use a Google account for this feature. Now, as you drive your child can view scrolling maps, or help you find landmarks or navigation. If the device is online, they can help you monitor live traffic re-routing, or search through current bus and train schedules. They might also bookmark favorite restaurants, and photos of landmarks. Children can also save places you want to, or often visit, and quickly find them later from any computer or device. Other amazing features to try include the topographic maps (so they can see when you are going uphill) or the Street View feature. As of Spring 2016 (version 4.20.1), Google Maps includes maps of 220 countries and territories, transit schedules, maps for 15,000 cities, and business information on over 100 million places.
iPad, iPhone, Android
Teaches: maps, geography
CTR Rating: 95%