Teaching with and through Maps

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 25.04.10

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction
  2.  Rationale
  3. Background Knowledge and Content
  4. Historical Events and Figures
  5. History of Cartography 14
  6. Teaching Strategies
  7. Classroom Activities
  8. Classroom Activities
  9. Bibliography
  10. Cited Curricular Units
  11. Appendix:  Implementing District Standards20
  12. Notes:
  13. Notes

A Journey through the Rural Tapestry of Our City Using Maps

Vickie Anne Young Weatherspoon

Published September 2025

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