Full Description
Children need the chance to explore and understand where they live and all the places surrounding them to make sense of their world. Through geography, children can feel a connection with people they have never met and places they have never been. Through these connections, children can be inspired to care about their place and their communities. This book includes chapters explaining the concepts of location, perspective, scale, orientation, map symbols and map keys, and the five themes of geography. In addition, chapters are included on various types of maps and the use of technology to teach map skills. There are suggestions for 100 activities to teach the concepts, assessment questions, and annotated children's literature that relate to the concepts. The book includes a suggested scope and sequence for teaching map skills in the elementary grades and a glossary of geographic terms.
Contents
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1: Location
Chapter 2: Perspective
Chapter 3: Scale
Chapter 4: Orientation
Chapter 5: Map Symbols and Map Keys
Chapter 6: Types of Maps
Chapter 7: Mapping with Technology
Chapter 8: Mapping with the Five Themes of Geography
Conclusion: Moving Forward with Geography
Appendices
Appendix A: Suggested Scope and Sequence for Map Skills
Appendix B: Glossary of Geographic Terms
Appendix C: Map Projection Chart
Appendix D: News Shapes the World
Appendix E: Evaluating Maps in Children's Literature Chart
Appendix F: Grid Paper
Appendix G: BINGO Card
Appendix H: Topographic Map
Appendix I: Scavenger Hunt from Space Chart
Bibliography
Summary List of Activities
About the Author
