Mark Twain in the Geography Classroom: Should We Invite Him In?.

Miller, E. Joan

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ERIC Number: EJ395806

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1989

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Mark Twain in the Geography Classroom: Should We Invite Him In?

Miller, E. Joan

Journal of Geography, v88 n2 p46-49 Mar-Apr 1989

Explores the value of Mark Twain's "Life on the Mississippi" for the middle-school geography classroom. Examines the genesis of the book, investigates the authenticity of Twain's experiences, analyzes the book's content, and suggests teaching strategies. Finds the detailed geographic observations in the book quite useful for the classroom. (KO)

Descriptors: Creative Teaching, Fiction, Geography Instruction, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Middle Schools, Secondary Education, Social Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Learner; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Students; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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