DESIGNING AND PRODUCING MAPS AND SIMILAR MAP PRODUCTS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS ON ANALOGUE AND DIGITAL MEDIA
İLKOKUL ÖĞRENCİLERİNE YÖNELİK ANALOG VE SAYISAL ORTAMDA HARİTA VE HARİTA BENZERİ ÜRÜNLERİN TASARIMI VE KULLANIMA SUNULMASI

Author : İlkay BUĞDAYCI -- Hüseyin Zahit SELVİ
Number of pages : 104-110

Abstract

Maps are needed in many different fields and used by people of different age groups. The need for maps for different users and for different purposes also necessitates the development of cartographic design. In the field of map use in education, cartographers also have important duties and responsibilities. In this context, the design of the symbols, lettering, colors, graphic representations, legend designs used on the maps in accordance with the age-related perception and education levels of the child users and the change in the design of the maps, contents and geographical information, is required. In this study, the first phase of the project to be realized within the scope of the project titled "Design and Use of Maps and Maps and Similar Products in Analogue and Numerical Environment for Primary School Pupils" conducted by the Necmettin Erbakan University Coordinator of Scientific Research Projects will be shared. By the project, it is aimed to make map designs suitable for the age groups and perception levels for elementary school pupils and to measure the contribution of these designs to the skill of using map in this age group. Designed digital maps, atlas and also Geographical Information System data infrastructure by the project, will be contributed to the "FATİH Project" conducted by Ministry of National Education.

Keywords

Children Maps, Cartographic Design, Map Use in Education.

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