Introducing Thematic Maps in the Primary Grades.

Trifonoff, Karen M.

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ERIC Number: EJ612131

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1998

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Introducing Thematic Maps in the Primary Grades.

Trifonoff, Karen M.

Social Studies and the Young Learner, v11 n1 p17-22 Sep-Oct 1998

Considers the use of thematic maps in the primary grades as a means to exploring the five themes of geography. Discusses an experiment that evaluated the ability of first grade students in interpreting thematic maps and describes a lesson that introduces thematic maps to primary grade students. (CMK)

Descriptors: Educational Benefits, Educational Research, Educational Strategies, Geography Instruction, Grade 1, Group Activities, Map Skills, Primary Education, Social Studies, Spatial Ability

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Language: English

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