A complete guide to using wall maps for geography instruction
This book explains how to teach geography with Guyot’s wall maps. It provides six maps and diagrams plus full instructions for drawing the maps according to Guyot’s constructive map drawing system.
It argues that maps are the best starting point for geography, helping students build a true, three‑dimensional sense of land, elevation, and relationship between continents. It also describes how to present geography in a way that develops perception, analysis, and reasoning, aligning with how the mind grows.
- How to choose and use durable, accurate school maps as the foundation of geographic knowledge
- Techniques for drawing and coloring to emphasize elevation, relief, and continental features
- Guidance on presenting maps to support memory, reading, and reasoning about places
- Practical steps for instructors to lead students through perceptive, analytic, and synthetic stages
Ideal for educators who want a structured, map‑based approach to geography, from classroom teachers to tutors and home schooling parents. This edition offers a clear method for introducing complex geography concepts through visual tools and guided practice.