Exploring Geography and Cartography- Response to Mapping and Learning Videos

Exploring Geography and Cartography- Response to Mapping and Learning Videos

There are several developmentally appropriate practices for teaching mapping skills. To begin with, the teacher should start by letting the children learn about concrete maps that they might be familiar with, for example, the school compound, classroom, or even their neighborhood, to relate with it easily. In addition, the teacher should use physical objects like cars or people toys so that students can understand what representation means (Seefeldt et al., 2014). Students should feel and touch the map to explore them. This makes it more interesting since maps have different surfaces, some of which are rough. Colorful maps containing distinct symbols and labels are also helpful. Additionally, photos or drawings should be included so that the students can make a connection between landmarks and how these are represented on a map. They can draw the lines again using raisins to represent various features on topographic maps. Playing map-related games, such as treasure hunts, where children use clues given on a map, helps students become familiar with reading maps better while having fun at the same time.

Basic map symbols and legends should be gradually introduced while focusing on those relevant to the child’s environment. The teacher should use symbols easily identified by a child, such as trees, houses, or roads. The teacher should also let students engage in activities like finding their way using maps in interactive activities. One can also invent games whereby children follow a map and collect hidden items or solve puzzles through mazes, where maps serve as guides (Seefeldt et al., 2014). The teacher should let the children play like explorers and use maps to move through various landscapes in different games. Most importantly, children need to have fun while learning how to read maps. In this regard, it is recommended to practice storytelling, which would involve reading and interpreting maps. A story can be made up to explain why maps are used and how people find their way with them.

References

Seefeldt, C., Castle, S. and Falconer, R. (2014). Social studies for the pre-school and/or primary child (9th ed.) New York: Merrill.

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Exploring Geography and Cartography- Response to Mapping and Learning Videos

SO YOU’RE GOING TO READ CHAPTER 8 PAGES 238-273 IN THE TEXTBOOK LISTED DOWN BELOW AND ON PAGE 274 YOU’RE GOING TO ANSWER THE DISCUSSION QUESTIONS. THEN I NEED YOU TO WATCH BOTH VIDEOS LISTED DOWN BELOW AND FILL OUT THE VIDEO RESPONSE SHEET ADDED TO THE ORDER SEPARATELY FOR BOTH VIDEOS.