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Educational Insights GeoSafari Talking Globe User Manual

Educational Insights GeoSafari Talking Globe
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Electronic Quiz Game
Instruction Guide
EI-8895
Ages 8+
Grades 3+
Developed in Southern California by Educational Insights.
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Educational Insights GeoSafari Talking Globe Specifications

General IconGeneral
Players1 or more
LanguageEnglish
Number of Players1 or more
FeaturesTalking
PowerBattery
Batteries Required4 C batteries
Educational ObjectiveGeography
Manufacturer recommended age8 - 11 years

Summary

Welcome to the GeoSafari Talking Globe

Setting Up the Globe

Assembly Instructions

Steps to assemble the globe and its meridian to the electronic base.

Operating the Unit with Batteries

Instructions for installing and using C-cell batteries to power the globe.

Operating the Unit with the Adapter

Operating the Unit with Headphones

Caring for Your GeoSafari Talking Globe

If Your Globe Fails to Operate Properly

Getting Ready to Play

Quick Start Game

Initiate a 1-player game with 10 questions about the world, USA, and Canada.

How to Customize a Game

Learn to select question content, number of players, and response times.

Setting Answer Response Times

Choose from 20, 40, 60, or 120 seconds for player response times.

Playing a Game

Let's Learn About Globe Features

Analemma

Explanation of the 'figure 8' on the globe indicating the sun's latitude.

Axis

Definition of the Earth's imaginary line running from pole to pole.

Continents

Identification of the seven major land divisions of the Earth.

Ecliptic Line on the Globe

Description of the line representing Earth's path around the sun.

Equator

Definition of the imaginary line dividing Earth into hemispheres.

Glossary of Geographic Terms

archipelago

An expanse of water with many scattered islands.

bay

An inlet of the sea or other body of water, smaller than a gulf.

continent

A mass of land; one of the seven great divisions of land.

delta

A low plain of soil deposited at the mouth of a river.

desert

An arid, barren tract of land with low rainfall.

equator

Imaginary line equidistant from poles, dividing Earth into hemispheres.

gulf

A part of an ocean or sea that extends into the land.

island

A tract of land surrounded by water, smaller than a continent.

isthmus

A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas.

lake

An inland body of standing water.

mountain range

A landmass projecting above surroundings, higher than a hill.

ocean

Large body of salt water covering nearly 3/4 of the globe's surface.

river

A natural stream of water emptying into an ocean, lake, or other body of water.

Tropic of Cancer

Parallel line approx. 23.5° N latitude, highest overhead sun latitude.

Tropic of Capricorn

Parallel line approx. 23.5° S latitude, lowest overhead sun latitude.

Notes on the Music

Argentina Tango

Information about the Tango music and dance form from Latin America.

Australia Waltzing Matilda

Details about Australia's most famous song, 'Waltzing Matilda'.

Canada O Canada!

Information on Canada's national anthem and its origin.

Cuba Guantanamera

Background on the song 'Guantanamera' and its lyrics.

United Kingdom London Bridge

History and details of the song 'London Bridge Is Falling Down'.

France La Marseillaise

Information about France's stirring national anthem, 'La Marseillaise'.

Germany Ach, Du Lieber Augustin

Details on the German song also known as 'Did You Ever See a Lassie?'.

Warranty Information