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Loc: Local History: Mapping My Spot Lesson PlanLoc: Local History: Mapping My Spot Lesson Plan
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Library of Congress
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3rd - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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Loc: Local History: Mapping My Spot

Curated by ACT

Students often think of history as tattered documents, worn photographs, and musty books, all of which have little or no relevance to their lives. Maps provide an often-overlooked source of information and a new and compelling perspective on the past. By revising the work of early twentieth century cartographers, and understanding the underlying motivation for their work, students can claim a historical spot of their own.

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making maps, mapping, panoramic map, g.st.4, library of congress, library of congress: local history: mapping my spot, maps, map construction

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