SOME Truth with Maps: A Primer on Symbolization and Design

Abstract

The content of the atlas was determined by having a forum of twenty-two teachers in January 1994.We told them that our goals were: (1) to design the optimal set of maps and materials to aid in teaching in Oregon, and (2) to incorporate ongoing curriculum changes whi le being true to our geographic heritage.They told us what they wanted.We are organizing our materials around the National Geographic Society's "Five Themes in Geography" while addressing the issues raised by the Federal Goals 2000: Educate America Act and the new geography standards in Geography for Life: National Geography Sta11dards 1994.We are also studying the new curricula called ARGUS (Activities and Readings in the Geography of the United States) and, to a lesser degree, GIGI (Geographic Inquiry Into Global Issues).We will use ARGUS ideas in an Oregon context.The new Oregon School Atlas will come in a box not a binding.A suite of materials will be included.Equal attention is being

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