Lessons in chalk modeling: The new method of map drawing

by Ida Cassa Heffron

The page of illustrations accompanying the above suggestions include the Map of Mexico, [Fig. 74], and also a section of the map, [Fig. 75], showing more plainly the old valley of Anahuac, and Lake Tezcuco. [Figs. 76 to 78] are scenes typical of the country.

MAP OF SECTION OF THE UNITED STATES, FOR USE IN PREPARATORY LESSONS ON THE CIVIL WAR.

The section under consideration lies east of the Mississippi, and south of the Ohio and Potomac Rivers.

The motive for its study is to trace the influence of physical environment upon the character and motives of the inhabitants.

The following plan for the lesson is suggested:

1. Description of Country. (a) character; (b) altitude; (c) vegetation; (d) productions.

2. Division into Belts. (a) mountainous; (b) hilly or plateaus; (c) lowlands.

3. Interests of the People in these Sections to be Subserved. (a) Protection of homes; (b) railroads; (c) factories and cattle; (d) open navigation; (e) non-interruption of labor.