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Download full textMartorella, Peter H.; Madden, Jack – 1975
In this activity, one in a set of teacher-developed materials for elementary geography, students investigate the selection of recreational sites in urban areas. Given characteristics of four areas of a fictitious city called Urbo, students are asked to recommend sites for public recreational facilities. The personal and social values of the…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Elementary Education, Geographic Location, Geography Instruction
Bishop, John E.; And Others – 1975
Two elementary-grade activities on geography are combined. The first activity employs a group discussion approach to investigate neighborhoods and residences. Given data about a neighborhood area in Houston, students make predictions and express feelings about future developments in the area. The second activity investigates urban planning in…
Descriptors: Community Change, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Education, Futures (of Society)
