Mapmaker at the
Royal Geographical Society
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The Mapmaker celebration event
Lead participants from the day explain the significance of the
Mapmaker Pilot and the impact of the platform across the curriculum
MapMaker Pilot Project Celebration Event
In July 2025, four primary schools from the EdTech Hubs Programme gathered at the iconic Royal Geographical Society to celebrate their achievements using the Mapmaker platform.
Teachers and pupils shared how they successfully integrated Mapmaker to enhance the study of place across their own curriculum. Ranging from Supporting fieldwork, local studies to literacy topics and even how light pollution varies across the UK.
Pupils had an opportunity to look through the historic archive of Maps at the RGS and study 3D models that were used to plan the iconic Everest expeditions of the early 20th century,
Pupils also had a chance to meet real-life explorer Paul Rose, who offered inspirational advice on how to follow your dreams and aim to achieve whatever you chose in life
Mapmaker Project Impact
and achievements
'Never have I seen a tool that develops a sense of place so easily and powerfully with young learners'
Bob Usher from LGfL summarises the impact
of the Mapmaker pilot
'Mapmaker brings learning to life, inspiring students to use it creatively and instinctively, from comparing global localities to helping a new classmate feel at home'
Arron Hutchinson from Whitefield Primary School summarises the impact of the pilot
"Using this tool has transformed our geography lessons, making them more interactive and sparking a level of curiosity and discussion that we never saw with traditional paper maps."
Lauren Aldridge from
Lawford C of E Primary school, Essex
'We found the layering tools particularly helpful when compariing locations'
Hazel Slade Primary Academy
Meet the inspirational Explorer, Paul Rose
Explorer, Diver and TV presenter
Paul Rose is a world-renowned explorer, diver, and polar expert who helps scientists uncover and share global mysteries from the planet's most challenging and remote regions.
As the current expedition leader for National Geographic Pristine Seas, he plays a key role in their mission to protect the world's oceans.
In this inspiring presentation, he shares his life story and experiences to motivate children in the Mapmaker project, encouraging them to pursue their dreams and explore all that life has to offer.
Watch how Paul answered this key question
Can anyone become an explorer?
Paul was asked if anyone could become a real-life explorer.
The answer was yes, but he encouraged everyone to follow their heart as well as their dreams.
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For more advanced geographical study, teachers and pupils can use the ESRI ArcGiS platform to explore 'The science of where' in greater depth and sophistication and all for free.
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