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Build classroom maps your students can open on any device

Draw, label and share maps for any lesson. Students open the same map on a Chromebook, tablet or phone in any browser. No installs and no logins. Free to start.

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A classroom map with labeled landmarks and student annotation pins over a world map for a geography lesson
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“I use Scribble Maps with my students every week. They love being able to draw on a real map. It works on every device in the lab without any setup.”

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Why Scribble Maps for Teachers & Educators

Draw on a real map in minutes

Sketch a route, mark a landmark or label a region on a real satellite or street view. No GIS training and no setup.

Share with students in one link

Send a clickable map for the lesson. Students open it on any device in any browser. No installs and no logins.

Drop in your own data

Import a CSV of places for a lesson or a project. Each row is geocoded and dropped on the map for the class to explore.

Built for Teachers & Educators teams

A geography lesson map with labeled countries, capitals and landmark markers for a classroom activity

Geography lessons

Build a map for the lesson with the landmarks, the borders and the labels you need. Share the link in the lesson plan or paste it into your slides.

A student activity map with pins, zones and notes added by students over a regional map

Student map activities

Set up a map for students to mark up. They drop pins, draw zones and add notes from any device. You can review the result in seconds.

A field trip route map with sequenced stops and landmark markers along a walking tour route

Field trips and walking tours

Plan a field trip route and share it with parents and chaperones. Bring the map with you on a phone with our Lite mobile web app at lite.scribblemaps.com.

A history project map with event markers along a timeline and labeled places across a country view

Project and history maps

Build a map for a history or science project. Plot the events, label the places and share the link with the class or with parents.

Features that matter

  • Free plan for teachers and students
  • Works on Chromebook, tablet, phone and desktop
  • Real satellite, street and terrain basemaps
  • Draw, label and color code in a browser
  • Import places from CSV or spreadsheet
  • Lite mobile app at lite.scribblemaps.com for field trips
  • Share view-only or edit links with the class
  • Embed live maps in lesson pages or LMS
  • Export to PDF, PNG, KML or GeoJSON
  • No installs and no logins for student viewers
  • Measure distances and areas for math and science work

Scribble AI

Build maps with plain English

Tell Scribble AI what you need. Try “draw a 500m buffer around every site,” “import this CSV and color by status,” or “measure the route from the depot to each stop.” It does it in seconds. No GIS training needed, and your team gets the same map, ready to share.

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What customers are saying

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“I use Scribble Maps with my students every week. They love being able to draw on a real map.”

Verified User K-12 Teacher
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“One of the most commendable aspects of Scribble Maps is its range of map styles. The application caters to a multitude of use cases.”

MANISH K. Program Manager

Frequently asked questions

Do students need an account?

No. Click Share, copy the view-only link and send it. Students open the map in any browser. No install and no account.

Can students draw on the map?

Yes. Share an edit link and students can drop pins, draw zones and add notes from any device.

Does it work on Chromebook?

Yes. Scribble Maps runs in any modern browser. There is nothing to install.

Is there a free plan for teachers?

Yes. Scribble Maps is free for individuals and small teams. See the pricing page for larger imports, private maps and admin controls.

Can I embed the map in my LMS?

Yes. Copy the embed code and paste it into your lesson page. Students can open and explore the map right in the LMS.

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