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==SEA Record== Record your observations below for each stage of your primary source analysis.

===Scan===

Record observations from the Scan stage here. SW The black and white map is dated June 8, 1944 at military time of 2400. It appears to be northern Europe with symbols and markings and a key.

LK - Appears to be a map used during WWII. The words are written in English so it must be a map used by the Allies to land in France.

===Examine===

SW When zooming in the key shows "enemy", "US", "British" and the symbols appear to be ships with lines for projected landings. The location is the northern coast of France.

LK - It appears to be a map coordinating an invasion by the American and British forces into France during WWII. ===Analyze===

Record observations from the Analyze stage here. SW The date, location, and actions mean that this is the planning of what we know as D-Day in WWII. This is a monumental event in WWII, as reflected by the elaborate plan.

LK - The map was created to plan and coordinate a beach landing for the Twelfth Army Group.

==Discussion== Discuss and answer the following questions about the series of maps. SW - Good point about the map being in English Lindsey. So obvious,but I did not even think about it.

Discuss and answer here. SW These maps would be effective in a WWII unit of study in world history. They are really interesting.
 * //How can this series of maps be used in the classroom?//**

LK - As Sharon said, these maps could be used to teach and explain the history and tactics of WWII. //**What prior information would be necessary for students to use these maps effectively?**// Discuss and answer here. SW Students would need a prior knowledge of a map of Europe at the time of WWII. They would need some basic map reading skills. It would be helpful to have the historic perspective and the knowledge of why the invasion was necessary.

LK - To compliment what Sharon said, it would be useful for the students to have some background knowledge in European Geography as well as some background information on the specifics of the battles planned on the maps. //**Would you use these maps in your classroom? Why or why not?**// Discuss and answer here. SW I do not think that I could use these in my classroom because we do not teach this time period. Also, the maps and the events would be too complex for the elementary level.

LK - I could use these maps in my classroom although I don't think time would permit because of the extensive background information that would be required to in order to have students at the fifth grade level understand the maps and the battles. SW - I agree that these maps and the context may be better suited for high school or college. Perhaps they could be just shown to younger students for the general idea of the complexity in planning the attack as an activity revolving around "D-Day".


 * When I taught self-contained sixth grade, we did a unit on WWII. Everything we did in each subject dealt with WWII. It was so awesome to be able to do that rather than being limited to one subject. I would have loved to have had these maps! ;) ~ Jana **

==Map Uses Brainstorming==

to get map of the park's lake and creek, then access Google Earth through the map to get a topographical view .-
 * SW One way to use maps is in language arts with settings of stories. Using Google Earth or Google Maps, students could locate the setting for a piece of literature. This would enhance the perspective and understanding of the story.
 * SW In science, I could have the students use a map of the creek area where the environmental studies will take place. This would give them some prior knowledge and could be used as an anticipatory set for the creek study. Typing in "Little Buffalo State Park" using [|Google Maps]


 * LK - In fifth grade we do a fairly large unit on landforms. It includes, lakes, rivers, streams, mountains, volcanoes, among many many more. I often use a map of the Tuscarora and Weiser state forests because they cover a lot of the various landforms. []

**That should be an excellent map for your unit! :) ~ Jana** Thanks for sharing the website Lindsey! I will check that out : )
 * I would also use maps to teach states, PA counties, and other various geographic bounds.
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