Molochko V. Scientific and methodical foundations of the Development of a Geographic Atlas for the Teachers of Secondary General Educational Establishments

The object of research determines the development of natural, social and economic territorial systems of the world and its separate regions, which are displayed on the maps of the special atlas. The aim of this research is the development of scientifically proved techniques of creation of the geographical atlas for teachers. World mapping experience of creation of complex educational atlases is investigated and generalized here. The concept of the atla, which includes a definition of the general and precise scientific principles of its creation, and revealing of the information, and methodical sources, necessary for its designing, is proved. On the basis of the analysis the educational programmes in Geography and the construction of structural graphic model of the atlas, the program, the structure and the contents are developed. As a result of carrying out of marketing research the basic characteristics of the atlas are defined more precisely. Maps of new subjects and the system of conventional signs for them are created. The circuit of preparation of the atlas for the edition with use of GIS-technologies is offered.