Social Sciences and History / Unit 10 SSH 0904 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Mental Maps and the Inquiry Process
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The idea
Mental or cognitive maps are the maps of our environment stored in our brains, used daily to travel, plan, and situate news. They are rough sketches reflecting how much geographic knowledge and spatial awareness we hold.
In practice
A commuter's map: detailed near home, blank elsewhere.
Where people slip
They reveal what we know of where we live.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
Unlocks
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