"When Did They Make the World Like This?" Discovering New Worlds through an Ancient Map.

Goben, Victoria

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ERIC Number: EJ471738

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Publication Date: 1993

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"When Did They Make the World Like This?" Discovering New Worlds through an Ancient Map.

Goben, Victoria

OAH Magazine of History, v7 n3 p9-15 Spr 1993

Describes a teaching activity in which middle school students draw maps based on map models used in ancient Babylon. Contends that this approach serves as a transition from the study of world civilizations in grade six to the U.S. history course in grade seven. Includes 10 student-created maps and student comments about the activity. (CFR)

Descriptors: Ancient History, Cartography, Geography Instruction, Grade 6, Grade 7, History Instruction, Interdisciplinary Approach, Junior High Schools, Learning Activities, Map Skills, Middle Schools, Social Studies, Student Attitudes, Student Interests, Teaching Methods, Western Civilization

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Learner; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Students; Practitioners

Language: English

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