I taught this in 6th grade social studies in Ohio (a state in the USA) two years ago. A reasonable interpretation of the standards should see this being taught

I taught this in 6th grade social studies in Ohio (a state in the USA) two years ago. A reasonable interpretation of the standards should see this being taught in all 6th grade social studies classes across Ohio. SPATIAL THINKING AND SKILLS Content Statements: 3. Geographic tools can be used to gather, process and report information about people, places and environments. Cartographers decide which information to include and how it is displayed[0] There were a number of videos explaining this concept. I remember this one from Vox [1] in particular resonating with the students. So while we might have been short changed (I grew up in Ohio), the curriculum is improving. [0] http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Social-Studies/Ohio-s-Learning-Standards-for-Social-Studies/SSFinalStandards01019.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US http://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Learning-in-O... [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIID5FDi2JQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIID5FDi2JQ