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The Geographer, The Teacher, And a Child's Perception of Maps and Mapping

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Rushdoony, Haig A. – Journal of Geography, 1971

Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Geographic Concepts, Geography Instruction

Using Field Sketch Mapping to Teach Basic Mapping Concepts in Elementary School Geography.

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Taketa, Richard – Journal of Geography, 1996

Describes a field sketch mapping project conducted with a sixth-grade class. The project involved selecting appropriate sites around the school to map, organizing the students, and instructing them about measuring distances and drawing maps. Illustrations include assignments and examples of students' work. (MJP)

Descriptors: Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Development, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning