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Publication Date: 1984
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Mapping, Moving, Modeling, Motivating--Meaningful Geography in the Elementary School.
Boston, Jane
Social Studies Review, v24 n1 p43-45 Fall 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, Human Geography, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Activities, Locational Skills (Social Studies), Map Skills, Models, Motivation Techniques, Parent Role, Physical Geography, Relevance (Education), Student Motivation, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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