Maps and Landmarks

Duration: 11

Genre: Educational

Creator: Phoenix/BFA Films & Video.

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Introduces children to the idea of finding their way around their neighborhoods and more distant places by developing an awareness of landmarks. Using a model and a map, retraces the route that parents and children had taken previously, emphasizing important landmarks. Briefly includes the concept of symbols, highway maps, and a map of the U.S., Considers landmarks and their relation to maps. Applies the basic understanding of landmarks to a physical map of the United States.

Complete Record: Introduces children to the idea of finding their way around their neighborhoods and more distant places by developing an awareness of landmarks. Using a model and a map, retraces the route that parents and children had taken previously, emphasizing important landmarks. Briefly includes the concept of symbols, highway maps, and a map of the U.S., Considers landmarks and their relation to maps. Applies the basic understanding of landmarks to a physical map of the United States.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.