Many students do not have the slightest idea of how much land is in an acre. A diagram of the official playing field for American football is used to illustrate the approximate size of an acre of land. (RM)

Ways geography teachers may relate childhood experiences of students to geographical concepts by applying William Pattison's four traditions of geography in the examination of a children's snow fort building project are discussed. Pattison's four themes are spatial organization, area studies, human-environmental links, and earth science. (RM)

Suggests that instructors need to develop a clear statement of what human geography is and includes. Attempts to establish a basis for human geography as an academic discipline. Argues that different philosophies are complementary, and each can add to the exploration of the spatial emphasis in human geography. (DK)

The synthesis of two approaches that can be used in teaching geomorphology is described. The equilibrium approach explains landforms and landform change in terms of equilibrium between landforms and controlling processes. The historical approach draws on climatic geomorphology to describe the effects of Quaternary climatic and tectonic events on…

Explains how a simulation of aerial photography can help students in a college level beginning course on interpretation of aerial photography understand the interrelationships of the airplane, the camera, and the earth's surface. Procedures, objectives, equipment, and scale are discussed. (DB)

Describes an agribusiness simulation game which can give individuals and/or groups a better understanding of the complexities and problems of modern American agriculture. The major objective of the game is to maximize profits by gaining the best possible yields at the lowest possible costs of operation. (DB)

Discusses the proper use of themes in teaching. Examines the five themes of geography: location, place, interaction, movement, and region. Presents counterpoints demonstrating the value of analogies as a less direct way of introducing a theme. Argues that teaching is an art and a craft requiring diplomacy and creativity. (DK)

A university level class project which compared the historical weather conditions with the memories of local residents is described. (DE)

Television is an important source of geographic perceptions held by college students. How the television series M*A*S*H can be used to help students learn regional geography is discussed. M*A*S*H uses regional imagery, place-name stereotyping, and regional personality characterization. (RM)

Demonstrates the relevance of values probing strategies for helping high school and college students understand values issues. In this approach, students react to a conflict issue from their own perspectives and justify their reactions, clarify and evaluate their arguments and alternative viewpoints, discover the values that give rise to the…

Explains how an educational game involving the use of energy error cards can be used to help high school geography students learn geography content and develop their critical thinking skills. (DB)

NOAA polar-orbiting satellites have the capability of providing views of entire states. This article describes the characteristics of data from these satellites, indicates their advantages and disadvantages, and shows how the satellite data can be used in a statewide representation of physical geography for students at the introductory level. (RM)

A transparent, three-dimensional island or hill on which contours have been drawn may be shown as a two-dimensional contoured map using an overhead projector. (Author/AM)

An activity designed to increase map skills by having students map the location, distance, direction, scale, and time zones of the travelling done by athletic teams is described. (DE)

The purpose of this article is to provide college level physical geography and geology teachers with practical and simple techniques to help students classify and understand igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Essential equipment is also discussed, and recommended readings are listed. (RM)