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Mapmaking with Children: Sense of Place Education for the Elementary Years,New
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The current crisis in geography education has spawned several new books on mapmaking, many of which advocate either recitation and drill or a conceptual topdown model that ignores children's interests. Mapmaking with Children presents an inspired alternative. Maintaining that there is no substitute for handson experience, David Sobel places the initial emphasis on local projectsprojects that begin in students' own backyards and communities, projects that provide a sense of place.As Sobel explains, 'In the beginning, children's maps represent their experiences of beauty, secrecy, adventure, and comfort. With these affective endeavors as a foundation, I then gradually start to focus on scale, location, direction, and geographic relationships. The development of emotional bonds and cognitive skills needs to go hand in hand in my approach to developmentally appropriate social studies and geography.' To that end, his book identifies each stage of development, presenting relevant theoretical issues and several appropriate projects.In the beginning, students stay close to home, mapping their known world. Gradually, they move on to their neighborhood, developing a sense of place, scope, and perspective. Eventually, once students are older, they explore the nation, the world, even the solar system, creating raised relief maps and contour maps to develop visual literacy and spatial reasoning skills. Vivid illustrations of the students' work are provided throughout to let you observe each stage of development.Mapmaking, as Sobel uses it, has relevance across the curriculum. In addition to appealing to social studies teachers, this book will be of interest to science teachers, language arts teachers, and math teachers looking for new ways to invigorate the curriculum.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Mapmaking with Children'? A: 'Mapmaking with Children' emphasizes hands-on experiences in mapmaking, encouraging children to engage with their local environment to develop a sense of place.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Mapmaking with Children' is David Sobel, who is known for his innovative approaches to geography education.
- Q: What age group is this book intended for? A: 'Mapmaking with Children' is designed for elementary school students, providing age-appropriate projects and activities.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, the book features vivid illustrations of students' work, helping to visualize each stage of development in mapmaking.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'Mapmaking with Children' contains 176 pages, offering a comprehensive guide for educators.
- Q: What educational subjects does this book integrate? A: The book integrates social studies with other subjects such as science, language arts, and math, providing a multidisciplinary approach to learning.
- Q: When was 'Mapmaking with Children' published? A: 'Mapmaking with Children' was published on May 13, 1998.
- Q: Is this book suitable for teachers? A: Yes, 'Mapmaking with Children' is particularly useful for teachers looking to invigorate their curriculum with hands-on geography projects.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Mapmaking with Children' is available in paperback binding, making it a durable option for classroom use.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the development of emotional bonds with geography, cognitive skills, and the importance of local projects in education.