Presented is a self-contained lesson in land use which can be used in a high school American studies course. The lesson is cross-referenced to major textbooks. (RM)

Outlines the theoretical background of repertory grid analysis (respondents describe feelings towards particular points in the environment and articulate these responses into meaningful terms). Demonstrates two applications of this technique: (1) landscape evaluation and (2) agricultural decision-making. (Author/JN)

This series of self-contained lessons in land use features activities that can be used with any high school world history, global education, or European history social studies classes. The fifteen lessons included are : (1) Rome's Landed Estates; (2) The Gracchian Revolution; (3) The Feudal Land System; (4) The Domesday Book; (5) Mercantilism; (6)…

Through careful planning, a little imagination, and utilization of all the resources available in the area, a one-day outdoor education day can provide meaningful, direct, first-hand learning experiences that can serve as a springboard for interesting, relevant, long-term study both in the classroom and in the outdoors. (Author/NQ)

An exercise for high school students based on urban-oriented density measures involves calculation of gross and net population densities, lot coverage ratios, and floor space indices. (Author/AV)

Describes a simulation game which introduces concepts and problems associated with community planning. Initial activities include a role-playing exercise focusing on decisions related to a vacant lot; implications for various decisions are noted. Also gives suggested questions to address when planning a town. (DH)

This article details an undergraduate class assignment to utilize published map information for the evaluation of specific physical and environmental factors applicable to a hypothetical residential development. On-site field trips and interviews with town planners were used to augment the team-effort within the class land-use discussions and…

This instructional guide contains 16 activities designed to help teachers familiarize their students with the forest resources of Illinois. Each activity is ready to be copied and given to students. Topics of the activities, which vary in format, include: an overview of past and present Illinois forests; organization and mechanics of a forest…

Describes a science activity in which students are given an opportunity to consider the values of open space. The program includes direct involvement as communicators of feelings and facts, leading students to a position of making wise decisions for land use in the future. (EB)

Designed for the senior secondary level, these activities and articles explore critical issues between the environment and development. Two causes of environmental degradation are wasteful affluence and desperate poverty. The problems with development and the environment addresses Canadian and global situations. An article presents three…

Suggests a reading exercise to increase student interest and comprehension in social studies. Presents directions for a geography lesson in land use planning as an example of how the reading exercise can be used to teach specific social science concepts. (Author/DB)

Children need to understand the role forests play in human life and ecology, and the competing claims of industry, recreationists, and conservationists for this resource. Class projects and discussion topics are suggested to bring these issues to life in the classroom. Other sources of information and children's books are also listed. (PP)

Demonstrates how elements of a built environment can be introduced to middle school students. Describes activities that address the concept of spatial organziation in a small scale urban environment, suggesting that hierarchical arrangements of settlements, the central place theory, and land use zoning can be taught at the elementary level. (ML)

This curriculum was written for youth organizations and secondary students in the County of Sacramento, California to develop their ability to: (1) recognize and evaluate how decisions are made about land use; (2) understand the roles of elected officials, property owners, citizens, and local governmental departments and agencies; (3) understand…

Twenty self-contained lessons about land and freedom feature activities that can be used with high school social studies classes. The lessons are: Indian Land Ownership, The Dutch and the New World, Colonial Mercantilism, the Declaration and Natural Rights, Jefferson and Liberty, Louisiana Purchase, the Tariff Issue of 1824, Panic of 1837, John…