Hi,
I teach 8th grade US History and am thinking of creating a class that will have students create a large US map. I would like to start with the outline of North America and then as students are learning about the geography of North America they will add to the basic map. Then after the physical aspects of the map is created I want them to study US History through the lens of map making. Ideally I would like a software program that would allow students to have layers on their maps a little like vellum or tissue paper. They would be able to take off and change the layers depending on what we were studying at the time. The basic physical map of North America would always remain the same. This way they could student the development of the transcontinental railroad and maybe the routes of the pony express.

Being new to this as well I would need something user friendly with great tech support. I came across this website and registered with the hope that many of you may be able to point me in the right direction.

I appreciate any and all support and suggestions.

Sincerely,
Michele Lawrence