My 11 year old son loves it because it has an excellent hands-on tool that is helping him get a visual idea of where countries are around the world. This is a great tool that enables him to make better mental connections and gain deeper comprehension than just staring at a map of the world and trying to memorize where everything is. Using the stylus kids can touch a country and hear the name, see the country, touch and feel the topography. There are fun extras like learning the population of countries and even learning a word or two of native language of any country the child touches with the stylus. There are challenge games built in as well and a host of other exploration activities. This has been a great tool to use in conjunction with what my son is learning in his 6th grade social studies class.
Have a read on this positive review about Oregon Scientific Smart Globe.
5.0 out of 5 stars WHAT A FUN WAY TO LEARN GEOGRAPHY!
By Debbieon July 18, 2017
Verified Purchase
This may be the most wonderful gift I ever bought my grandson!! There are so many functions, ways to quiz yourself, and I'm learning too. He loves world geography and this globe has it all. Languages, money, fun facts,capitols and so much more. I love the USA map on one side, he says the state and the capitol before he touches it just to check himself. It came with the batteries and was ready for play right out of the box. I like that it says goodbye when he turns it off, so no wasted batteries from being left on. He is seven but this is great even for high school kids. The shipping was Amazon Prime fast, and the price was right. I'd recommend this to anyone. What a fun way to learn!
Here’s another one a negative review on the same type of product.
3.0 out of 5 stars Its ok I'd wait for a better version without kinks
By Sirenon March 19, 2018
Verified Purchase
Arrived brand new and on time. The pin doesnt always work well. have to tap it sereral times and figure out the exact angle to get it to talk. Some of the information it gives about places on the globe is very vague and weird as if its top secret. Other places you tap it gives you a novel about the places. makes me wonder what the motive behind the inventors, marketers etc was in the information input process?? Good for basic knowledge. Also when you turn the volume down if your child powers it off and back on its FULL BLAST AGAIN. I ended up sticking the thing in my closet. My current space is too small for all that noise.
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I find that my son have so much fun and factual information. Wonderful education in a format that is enjoyable to explore. It really good for kids to learn about the world it tells you about every country and state.
My rating: 4.6 out of 5.
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