Geography Tools: Overview & Concepts - Videos & Lessons

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Brush up on what you already know and pick up some additional information on the newer and older tools used in geography as you work through this chapter. Read on for more information on what these are and how you can implement them.

Geography Tools: Overview & Concepts - Chapter Summary

Satellite navigation, including global positioning satellites (GPS) and global information satellites (GIS), maps, atlases and other geographic tools are all examined in these lessons. You will take a fresh look at some of the older tools and become more familiar with the newer ones while examining their applications in early childhood education. You will learn more about:

Traditional and technological tools in geography
Major regions and overview of the world map
Types and uses of geography tools for young children
What map keys/legends are and how to read them

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1. Geography Tools: Maps, GPS & GIS

How can we study the earth and the features in it? Watch this lesson to find out more about common tools used in geography, including maps, global positioning systems, and geographic information systems, and their differences.

2. The World Map: Overview & Major Geographical Regions

The world is a big place, but how well do you know it? In this lesson, we're going to look at a basic overview of major world regions and see how they collectively create the world map.

3. Geography Tools in Early Childhood Education

The basic concepts of geography should be introduced during early childhood education. This lesson will look at some different ways young children can begin to develop a foundation for future success.

4. What is a Map Key/Legend? - Definition, Symbols & Examples

Learn about maps and map keys/legends. Understand why map keys are essential to understanding maps, and see some examples of the importance of map keys.

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