Globalization would appear to be a subject that easily could be addressed in geography classrooms, yet this is not always the case. In terms of pedagogy, many geographers are concerned whether the field has been adequately engaging various components of this topic (e.g., connectivity, core-periphery), especially in terms of making the subject…

Current regionalizations of Africa have limitations in that they are attribute-based and regions are delineated according to national boundaries. Taking the world city network approach as starting point, it is possible to use relational data (i.e., information about the relationships between cities) rather than attribute data, and moreover, it…

Most towns were crucial to the initial colonization and economic development of the Great Plains. Many were, directly or indirectly, creatures of railroad corporate planning, owing their location as well as their physical layout to the townsite companies controlled by railroad officials. This article examines how these facts shaped the fundamental…

To ascertain their basic knowledge of the world's most visible cities and countries, questionnaires were administered to eighth and ninth grade students. The outcome of the study was disappointing. Places such as Bucharest and Djakarta were practically unknown, even to geography students. (RM)

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the field project and the field experiences of 60 undergraduates in a lower level geography course. Cumulative based learning was the main teaching technique. The Eisenhower Center, the Dickinson County Historical Society Museum, and Old Abilene Town, a renovated/reconstructed frontier town, were selected…

The evolution of American cities is examined as the essential prior element in the creation of rural America. (Author/ND)

The variety and uniqueness of nicknames of cities and towns can serve to stimulate students and arouse interest in geography. Nicknames reflecting economic activity are particularly instructive. Historical development and cultural factors of regions can be deduced in an enjoyable way. (Author/AV)

Provides a brief synopsis of how geographic features molded transportation history in the United States. Special emphasis is put on the relationship between river transportation and the formation of towns. Included are examples which show how topographic maps illustrate why certain locations were chosen for settlements. (JDH)

This paper proposes different strategies for teaching social studies in an integrated manner using Main Street as a laboratory. The paper consists of two parts. Part One is devoted to a discussion of the empirical study; the second part focuses on strategies for integrating Main Street into the K through 12 setting. Although data are presented…

Maintains that the cultural tradition of the Midwest is rooted in the recollections of the small-town origins of contemporary city dwellers. Reviews the perceptions of small-town living provided by nine autobiographies written between 1900 and 1940. (JDH)

Shows how local symbols reflect and enhance "sense of place." Provides illustrations and four classroom exercises which help students develop the habit of careful environmental observation and curiosity about their everyday surroundings. This knowledge may be used to maintain and enhance place identity. (JDH)

Two rail-served Alaskan ports are examined with the purpose of explaining traffic volume trends in terms of demand variations and characteristics of the rail connections. (Author/AV)

Discusses a study based on the "New York Times" in which newsworthy countries and cities are surveyed. The objective is to provide information to geography classroom teachers who incorporate current events into their geography programs. Maps, charts, textual information, and a comparison with a 1960 survey are included. (DB)

Describes an educational game that is designed to review and reinforce elementary map and compass skills and help children to use maps to plot routes to specific locations in urban areas. The game is based on a tag procedure and can be used with almost any large-scale street map. (MJP)