Enhancing Middle School Learning about Geography and Topographic Maps Using Hands-on Play and Geospatial Technologies

被引：7

作者：

Mathews, Adam J. ^{[1
,2
]}

DeChano-Cook, Lisa M. ^{[2
]}

Bloom, Cynthia ^{[3
]}

机构：

[1] SUNY Binghamton, Dept Geog, 4400 Vestal Pkwy East, Binghamton, NY 13902 USA

[2] Western Michigan Univ, Sch Environm Geog & Sustainabil, Kalamazoo, MI USA

[3] Comstock Publ Sch, Comstock, MI USA

来源：

JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY | 2023年 / 122卷 / 05期

关键词：

Geography education; K-12; landscape; topographic maps; drones; geospatial technology; STUDENTS; GIS; EDUCATION; RELIEF; EXPERIENCES; FIELDWORK; INQUIRY; LESSONS;

D O I：

10.1080/00221341.2023.2226156

中图分类号：

P9 [自然地理学]; K9 [地理];

学科分类号：

0705 ; 070501 ;

摘要：

The objective of this research was to determine if and to what extent students' learning of geographic concepts can be improved through incorporation of hands-on play with Play-Doh & REG; and LEGO & REG; and geospatial technologies, specifically drones. The project team conducted six months of biweekly, collaborative instruction at Comstock Middle School in Michigan incorporating in-class activities such as drawing mental maps, creating contour lines of model landscapes in water boxes, constructing 3D landscapes from 2D topographic maps, building and operating small drones, and more. Compared pre- and post-tests reveal a 14% increase in overall scores, a statistically significant improvement in student performance.

引用

页码：115 / 125

页数：11

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