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The purpose of this study is to suggest the practical application of mental maps in the area of geography education. In the 2015 revised social studies curriculum, new achievement criteria related to drawing mental maps have been added, but there are not many studies on how to use mental maps in actual classes. In this regard, this study devised elementary social class design using mental maps of the region where students live for <Location and Characteristics of the region> unit of 4th graders. In particular, we tried to enhance the educational effect based on mystery storytelling. In order to include the content elements of the lesson in the story, the map elements, place information, and central figure information were presented as main contents to be included in the story. It is expected that students will develop core competencies, such as problem solving and creative thinking, which are emphasized in the 2015 revised social studies curriculum.

Mental map, Storytelling, 2015 Revised social studies curriculum, Elementary social class