Mental Maps and Perception
Analyzing how individual experiences and cultural backgrounds shape our internal maps of the world.
Key Questions
- Analyze how our personal biases influence the way we draw a map from memory.
- Explain why people perceive certain neighborhoods as 'safe' or 'dangerous' based on geography.
- Critique how mental maps can reveal social inequalities within a city.
Common Core State Standards
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