Relating Here to There: Globes and World Maps as Advance Organizers

Discusses the use of advance organizers in elementary geography instruction. Asserts that maps and globes can be used as advance organizers to improve learning about geographic locations and regions. Provides two classroom activities with accompanying data charts to illustrate the technique. (CFR)

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Published in:	Social Studies and the Young Learner Vol. 5; no. 3; p. 9
Main Author:	Maier, Joan
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	1993
Subjects:	Advance Organizers Cognitive Processes David P Ausubel Elementary Education Geographic Location Geographic Regions Geography Instruction Globes Learning Activities Map Skills Social Studies Teaching Methods
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Summary:	Discusses the use of advance organizers in elementary geography instruction. Asserts that maps and globes can be used as advance organizers to improve learning about geographic locations and regions. Provides two classroom activities with accompanying data charts to illustrate the technique. (CFR)