I have pretty much used maps and spatial data from day one as until this past year, the first chapter in my US History book dealt with the five themes of geography. I do not believe you can separate history from geography because geography determines so much in history.
I do feel more liberated as far as how I can integrate more geography into the curriculum. In the past I have simply insisted that the students draw their own maps of the areas under study. Now, I feel that I can insist on demanding more than just spatial knowledge as so much more information is available to them. Not only can they present a map, but a map that includes so much more than mere place names.
The challenge for me will be not to get too far ahead of them and expect too much too soon. I guess this will be relegated by formative assessments. But what kind?
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