Corn mazes are paths cut or plowed in a field of corn (maize) so that the paths form a pattern when viewed from overhead. Because corn mazes are maps, and because mazes and maps have fascinated people for centuries, they provide a unique and fun way to learn about geography, including scale, relative and absolute location, land use, and other geographic themes. In this document, ten ideas for teaching geography through the concept of corn mazes are presented. Some of the ideas work even if you do not live near a maze or otherwise cannot visit a corn maze with your students.
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