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Author Sobel, David, 1949-

Title Mapmaking with children : sense-of-place education for the elementary years / David Sobel.

Imprint Portsmouth, NH : Heinemann, c1998.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe 3rd Floor Stacks  372.891 So12m 1998    ---  Available
Description x, 164 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-164).
Summary This curriculum resource seeks to develop in children an ecological literacy and commitment to place. It argues persuasively for teaching geography in developmentally-appropriate ways, and provides conceptual background and concrete examples to help teachers and parents put these mapmaking ideas into practice. Directions and some worksheets are provided for suggested projects.
Subject Map drawing.
Place-based education.
ISBN 0325000425
9780325000428

 
    
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