Using Geospatial Tools to Enhance Students' Learning about Geography and Landscapes.
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| Title: | Using Geospatial Tools to Enhance Students' Learning about Geography and Landscapes. |
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| Authors: | Bloom, Cynthia1 (AUTHOR), DeChano-Cook, Lisa M.2 (AUTHOR) lisa.dechano@wmich.edu, Mathews, Adam3 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Geography Teacher. Apr-Jun2025, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p69-73. 5p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Middle school education, *Geography education, *Active learning, *Cognitive styles, *Experiential learning, Topographic maps, Three-dimensional modeling, Cartography software |
| Abstract: | The article focuses on a lesson plan designed to enhance middle school students' skills in reading topographic maps through hands-on activities. It outlines a three-day curriculum where students learn to interpret topographic maps, create three-dimensional representations using modeling dough and plastic bricks, and apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios, such as determining optimal campsite locations based on specific criteria. The lesson aims to accommodate diverse learning preferences and culminates in assessments that evaluate students' understanding and application of topographic concepts. The lesson is intended for students in grades 6 through 8 and emphasizes the importance of topographic maps in various professional and recreational contexts. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Abstract: | The article focuses on a lesson plan designed to enhance middle school students' skills in reading topographic maps through hands-on activities. It outlines a three-day curriculum where students learn to interpret topographic maps, create three-dimensional representations using modeling dough and plastic bricks, and apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios, such as determining optimal campsite locations based on specific criteria. The lesson aims to accommodate diverse learning preferences and culminates in assessments that evaluate students' understanding and application of topographic concepts. The lesson is intended for students in grades 6 through 8 and emphasizes the importance of topographic maps in various professional and recreational contexts. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 19338341 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/19338341.2025.2475949 |
