Ch 22: Geography Tools: Overview & Concepts
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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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