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ERIC Number: EJ473567
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1993
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8555
Tabletop Mapping.
Soroka, Leonard G.
Science Teacher, v60 n9 p22-25 Dec 1993
Describes an exercise where a team of students constructs a scale map of objects located on their laboratory tabletop. Another group then tries to reorient the objects to fit the groups map. This leads to a discussion concerning the aspects of good and bad maps. (PR)
Descriptors: Cartography, Earth Science, High Schools, Learning Activities, Maps, Science Activities, Science Education, Science Instruction, Scientific Concepts, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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