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ERIC Number: EJ198678
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1979-Mar
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Mapping for Discovery: A Reflective Thought Exercise.
Singleton, H. Wells
Social Education, v43 n3 p220-21 Mar 1979
Describes a "treasure hunt" exercise designed to encourage elementary students to think reflectively. Using compasses and maps, student groups find prehidden objects. Group discussion and oral reports follow the field experience. (KC)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cognitive Processes, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning, Geography Instruction, Group Instruction, Map Skills, Problem Solving, Social Studies
Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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