The best interactive globes

How to interest a child in geography - many parents ask themselves this question. And an interactive globe can help, it will be of interest to both younger students and adults. Manufacturers offer several models, you need to choose the best interactive globe, taking into account the requirements for it.

What is an interactive globe

An interactive globe is a device similar to a classic globe. However, at the base there is a real computer with programmed operating modes, and the surface of the ball is configured in such a way that you can find out information about cities and countries by pointing to them with a pen.

Today, two models of interactive training globes are most popular. These are Smart Globe 3 from Oregon Scientific and Intelliglobe from Replogle Globes. Both of them are Russified, that is, they "speak" Russian, and both have learning modes and programmed games. However, there are several differences that can affect the choice of model.

Interactive Globe Smart Globe

This is a small globe, its diameter is 26 cm (unlike Oregon Scientific with its 30 cm). The ball itself looks like two monolithic halves connected by a spectacular hoop in the equator, the surface is drawn very high quality. A special pen allows you to receive information by touching a place of interest on the map.

Detailing the map takes into account the peculiarities of the region, that is, Russia and the adjacent territories are described in particularly detail. There are states such as South Ossetia that are recognized by Russia and not recognized by many other countries. In addition, below is a retractable separate map of the Russian Federation, indicating the subjects and major cities, and you can find out about them various details.

The interactive globe Smart Globe offers several game options, with varying difficulty levels and the ability to prompt. In addition, you can independently develop game scenarios.

Interactive Globe Intelliglobe

The surface of the ball is significantly different from Smart Globe, it is made of paper with a noticeable, though not too much, embossed effect. This allows children to imagine the height of the mountains and the depths of the seas, however, the presence of several paper fragments has led to the fact that the parallels and borders of states do not converge everywhere.

The detail of the Oregon Scientific interactive globe map is noticeably Americanized. Only large cities of Russia are indicated, and unrecognized countries are not at all on the map. The information about Russia provided by the interactive pen is far from always adequate (pointing to the South Urals, you can get information about the Arctic Ocean) - obviously, it is simply translated from other languages ​​and not adapted for the country.

Games in this model also exist, but they are more likely for adult children, without a choice of level and tips. To win some of them, you need to have a good understanding of geography.