Describes a learn-by-doing mapmaking project that makes geography not only a memorable subject, but one that elementary students eagerly anticipate each year. (Author/RK)

Locate your grade level and plot a course to skill building, understanding and fun. (Editor)

Young cartographers can chart the world. Mapping skills help children explore our small planet. (Editor)

Orienteering, a Scandinavian sport that has recently become popular in the United States, combines outdoor adventure, practical skills, physical fitness and fun. Here it is used to help young students develop survival skills using a compass. (Author/RK)

Describes four learning stations for developing map reading skills in fourth graders. (GB)

Give new direction to end-of-the-year learning with road map fun. (Editor)

Combine history and current events with graham crackers and crepe paper in a Washington model. (Editor)

Listed are a number of developmental and sequential map skills and concepts which can serve as a general guide to presenting and reinforcing basic map and geography ideas and related activities for preschool through grade 6 students. (KC)

Trip maps and trip boards are described, as are suggested destinations for class trips. The maps are used as multipurpose tools that any teacher can tailor to the needs of his or her own community and environmental studies and to the skills of children of any age. (Author/KC)

Described are activities to be used in five learning centers which build on children's interests in wild animals. Developed is an imaginary safari park with artwork depicting wild animals and tropical vegetation. Objectives, materials, and directions are included. (KC)