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Binko, James B.; Neubert, Gloria A. – 1996
This booklet provides an overview of interdisciplinary geography and supplies practical examples of how geography can be linked to other subjects. Because geography is included in new state high school graduation requirements, the subject is making a renaissance in the classroom. Teachers are finding new and exciting ways to integrate geography…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Fundamental Concepts, Geographic Concepts, Geography
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Maude, Alaric – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1991
Describes the development of an introductory undergraduate geography course that applies human and physical geography to an environmental problem. Discusses reasons for the course and its content and structure. Identifies the focus on a single environmental problem, emphasis on both physical and social processes, and course design as the program's…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Environmental Education, Geography Instruction
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Lidstone, John; Wiber, Marilyn – International Journal of Social Education, 1996
Profiles the current geography curriculum in Australian schools and discusses the policy decisions that resulted in its implementation. Australian geography education features a prominent social education component that emphasizes development, the environment, and other social issues. Includes several tables listing national curriculum goals and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Objectives, Educational Policy
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Walasek, Richard A. – Journal of Geography, 1984
After a brief introduction to political redistricting, this article describes a learning activity to teach secondary or college level students about malapportionment and gerrymandering. The activity can be used in political geography, political science, or social studies courses. (RM)
Descriptors: Geography Instruction, Higher Education, Human Geography, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Paterson, John L. – New Zealand Journal of Geography, 1991
Provides ideas and resources for using popular music to teach geography. Discusses social values, conservation and land issues, and developmental issues in Latin America. Concludes that popular music reflects the character of a place as well as the perspective and values of the musician. (DK)
Descriptors: Conservation (Environment), Elementary Secondary Education, Folk Culture, Geography
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OAH Magazine of History, 1993
Presents a five-page study guide on the site selection of New Orleans (LA). Encourages students to recognize situational advantages determined by different historical periods. Asks students to recommend specific sites based on time and place variables. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Decision Making Skills, Geographic Distribution, Geography
Singleton, Laurel R. – 1993
This book is based on the belief that children's literature and geography should be linked in elementary classrooms. The book has three major sections. The first section, "Using Literature to Teach the Five Themes of Geography," provides a brief overview of the five themes of geography (location, place, relationships within place,…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Geography, Geography Instruction
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Allen, Anita – Social Education, 1996
Focuses on the Nile, the Rhine, and the Mississippi, the greatest rivers of Africa, Europe, and North America, respectively. Highlights the rich diversity of subjects associated with rivers including geography, history, literature, and art. Includes 12 learning activities for each river. (MJP)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Geography, Human Geography
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Healey, Mick – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1992
Discusses recent efforts to incorporate transferable "enterprise skills" into British higher education. Examines the role of geographers in the endeavor. Illustrates how a first-year geography course was adapted to a practical skills approach. Argues that enterprise skills are better incorporated into the existing curriculum and not…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Enrichment, Foreign Countries, Geography
Hutchings, Janice H., Ed. – 1989
Developed for use during National Geography Awareness Week, this packet contains ideas for integrating geography instruction with other subject matter at both the elementary and secondary levels. The ideas vary in length and complexity, with average participation time 20 minutes. Some of the activities suggested are mapping activities, field…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Curriculum Enrichment, Elementary Secondary Education, Geographic Concepts
Sears, Bill – 1999
This curriculum unit requires students to use science, geography, and language arts skills in studying the weather. Students are asked to report on weather anomalies and are provided with background information, detailed instructions, online resources, and reflection questions. The teacher's guide describes the unit's purpose, correlation to…
Descriptors: Climate Change, Cooperative Learning, Geography, High Schools
Mayton, Thomas – 1997
In this lesson, student teams role-play policy experts who identify, evaluate, and choose countries that will participate in an international education and assistance program. Students evaluate political, economic, environmental, historical, and geographical issues. Teams will judge which countries should or should not receive aid and recognition.…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Area Studies, Cooperative Learning, Current Events
Giannangelo, Duane M.; Mealor, W. T., Jr.; Lebo, Julie; France, Nancy – 1998
This set of lesson plans incorporates teaching the five themes of geography in using the novel, "The Pearl," by John Steinbeck. Questions about the novel are related to the themes of location, place, regions, relationships within place, and movement of peoples. One section has an annotated bibliography with other literature selections…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Childrens Literature, Geographic Concepts, Geography
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Lehr, John C. – History and Social Science Teacher, 1984
Music is a geographical and a temporal phenomenon which pervades every society. How music can be used to teach basic geographical concepts, to reflect the central themes of North American geography, and to explain the relationship between art forms and the tastes of a culture is discussed.
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Elementary Secondary Education, Geographic Concepts, Geography Instruction
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Boston, Jane – Social Studies Review, 1984
Techniques for making geography more relevant to elementary students are discussed. For example, the abstract ideas of latitude and longitude can be taught by having students "live" a grid system, i.e., evenly spaced letters and numerals posted on the classroom walls. An interdisciplinary approach is needed. (RM)
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning, Geography Instruction
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