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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Geography in Action

Goal 5: The learner will understand mental maps and recognize how mental maps shape people's willingness and unwillingness to travel to certain places.

Objective 5.01. Define concept of mental map and identify different types

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We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

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Aligned lesson plans

Resources on the web

Yours, mine, and ours: Determining boundaries
Students assume the roles of decision makers in a boundary dispute. They are asked to consider existing boundaries and other characteristics of an area to reach a consensus on whether an area should be divided or remain a single political entity. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic
Urban daydreams: You should see what I see
This Xpeditions lesson has students use their perceptions of cities around the world to better understand what factors may affect their personal mental maps. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic