Presents a sampling of items from the ERIC database concerning the teaching of human geography. Includes documents dealing with Africa, Asia, the United States, Canada, Antarctica, and geographic concepts. Explains how to obtain ERIC documents. (SG)

Discusses the teaching of geographic concepts through the use of childrens books. Suggests following up the books with a geographically focused activity to increase children's geographic awareness and knowledge. Includes an extensive annotated bibliography. Links specific books to the geographic themes of place, location, movement, regions, and…

This selected and annotated bibliography, compiled at the Central Library of the Charles University, Prague, Czechoslovakia, contains citations of 425 documents that can be used for teaching geography. Annotations of articles that originally appeared in English language journals have been deleted from this translated version. Each entry contains…

This bibliography complements an earlier "Bibliography for Geographic Education," ED 092 435. The purpose of the bibliography is to provide a guide to the essential philosophical and methodologic literature in English treating the discipline of geography between 1950 and 1974. A useful reference for educators, students, curriculum…

The bibliography cites books, periodicals, and reports on geographic thought, philosophy, and methodology published between 1950-1973. Only items in English are listed. A useful reference for educators, students, curriculum developers, and professional geographers, the bibliography begins with an introduction in which the compiler gives a succinct…

Focuses on some of the techniques used during an institute (in which teachers were taught how to teach geography through literature) and on the circa-1492 literature that may be used to integrate understandings of literature, reading, and geography. Presents an annotated list of 22 books appropriate for lower elementary through middle school…

This bibliography is intended to offer research paths for geography educators interested in geography learning. It includes research on all three general modes of geographic learning: spatial learning, map learning, and formal geography learning. Chapter 1, "Introduction," contains the following: (1) "What is geography and what is geography…

Presents the results of a survey of books that every preservice (and inservice) geography teacher should read as recommended by leading geographic educators. Maintains that the diversity of responses mirrors the eclectic nature of geographic educators and the richness of the field. Includes brief bibliographical reviews of five recommended books.…

Identifies the problem of geographic literacy. Suggests the integration of geography instruction with other subject areas of the curriculum. Provides an annotated bibliography of fictional children's literature that can be utilized to teach geographic concepts. Presents methods of integration and classroom activities on geography. (RW)

The annotated bibliography lists articles, books, theses and pamphlets which treat geographic education at all levels. Items cited were published between the years 1950-1969. There is one principal exception to the 1950 base year. In 1963 the National Council for Geographic Education published a Selected Bibliography of Geography Education for…

Provides annotated reference materials from the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database designed to help middle and high school social studies teachers incorporate the five major themes of geography into their classrooms. Includes materials on the United Nations, lesson plans on place geography, as well as interdisciplinary themes…

Maintains that children love books, and through carefully selected books, geographic concepts can be taught. Explains how children's literature encourages geographic thinking, builds geographic skills, and develops lasting mental maps of places and regions. Discusses 14 suggested books. (CFR)

Contends that geographic literacy should not be taught in isolation but integrated with content. Recommends the use of children's literature to motivate students and enrich instruction. Describes how children's literature can be used to teach the 5 themes of geography and includes a list of 24 recommended books. (CFR)

Selects and annotates 25 documents and articles on geography education from the ERIC database. Provides information about accessing and ordering materials. Items include surveys of geographic knowledge, suggested classroom activities, and discussion of geography's place in the social studies curriculum. (CH)

Asserts that children's literature is a natural vehicle for developing geographic literacy. Discusses instructional techniques for teaching geographic concepts using children's books. Offers an annotated bibliography of 14 books, including a story summary, the geographic setting, and recommended grade level. (CFR)