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Devona, Henry – Journal of Geography, 1992
Describes an integrated thematic unit for children from kindergarten to third grade. Explains that the unit incorporates reading, speaking, writing, science, mathematics, social studies, and art into the study of whales. Suggests learning activities on echolocation, migration, measurement, scrimshaw, history, and human interaction with the…
Descriptors: Classification, Data Collection, Elementary Education, Environmental Education

Lee, Jeffrey A.; Jones, Linda Lea – Journal of Geography, 1993
Asserts that there is a need for a more effective means to teach methods of scientific inquiry in geography classes. Describes a laboratory project in which college-level students are introduced to scientific inquiry. Provides seven suggestions for using similar scientific inquiry activities in elementary and secondary classrooms. (CFR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Course Content, Curriculum Design, Educational Strategies

Enedy, Joseph D. – Journal of Geography, 1993
Argues that methods and procedures for teaching geography are becoming increasingly important as nongeography teachers present geographic concepts in other subjects. Describes an interdisciplinary instructional unit in which students use mathematical calculations to identify population centers in the United States and China. Provides maps, tables,…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Demography, Foreign Countries, Geography Instruction