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Kayacilar, Cengiz; Karaca, Ayten – Review of International Geographical Education, 2020
This study aims to present the views of teacher candidates about the use of Land Art in geographical education, which is an aesthetic application of spatial knowledge. The main reasons for the birth of this research relate to the lack of studies conducted on the use of Land Art practices in the educational environment, together with the idea that…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Knowledge Level
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Kulo, Violet A.; Bodzin, Alec M. – Journal of Geography, 2011
This article presents a design-based research study of the implementation of an energy unit developed for middle school students. The unit utilized Google Earth and a geographic information system (GIS) to support student understanding of the world's energy resources and foster their spatial thinking skills. Findings from the prototype study…
Descriptors: Geographic Information Systems, Energy, Instructional Materials, Spatial Ability
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Cruz, Barbara C.; Bermudez, Pedro R. – Social Education, 2000
Describes an activity that introduces students to the geography of the Caribbean. Begins with students creating a map of the region using their own mental representations. The activity uses the Five Fundamental Themes of Geography. Includes a color map of the Caribbean islands. (CMK)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cartography, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Strategies