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Day, Dennis – Computing Teacher, 1994
Explains a social studies lesson for third graders that uses KidPix, a computer software graphics program to help students make maps and map keys. Advantages to using the computer versus hand drawing maps are discussed, and an example of map requirements for the lesson is included. (LRW)
Descriptors: Cartography, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Courseware
van den Brink, Jan – Computing Teacher, 1994
Describes the use of the "Microsoft Flight Simulator" with Dutch students 12- to 16-years-old to apply mathematical knowledge to real-life situations. The use of an overhead projector for class flights is described; and student activities, including converting metric units and drawing maps of the landscape, are explained. (LRW)
Descriptors: Cartography, Class Activities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation
Peer reviewedMcQuade, Finlay – Science and Children, 1986
Describes a collaborative effort involving art, earth science, and computer lessons in teaching the theory and practice of contour mapping. Discusses the approaches and activities contained in the unit for seventh-grade students. Includes the computer program which was written for use with Terrapin LOGO on an Apple II. (ML)
Descriptors: Art Education, Cartography, Computer Assisted Instruction, Earth Science
