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The book includes a suggested scope and sequence for teaching map skills in the elementary grades and a glossary of geographic terms.
List of 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
About the author
Dr. S. Kay Gandy is a professor in higher education and an educator of 44 years. Through her work as a teacher consultant with several state geographic alliances and the National Geographic Society, and her work with international education, she has gathered teaching ideas across the globe.
Summary
The book includes a suggested scope and sequence for teaching map skills in the elementary grades and a glossary of geographic terms.
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I love this book! I feel that it is very user/teacher friendly. Mapping is Elementary, My Dear will allow the reader to feel comfortable picking up and teaching geography concepts. It is not too wordy and gets right to the heart of the matter. There is information for background, and then activities! As an elementary school teacher it is very helpful to have a book that contains so many great ideas for easy activities that I can use to cover the standards. I know that my students will be engaged in Social Studies discovery when I use this book!
