Geographic Information Literacy
Focus on evaluating the credibility and bias of geographic information from various sources.
Key Questions
- Critique the reliability of different online mapping platforms.
- Analyze how geographic information can be manipulated for political purposes.
- Justify methods for verifying the accuracy of spatial data.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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