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Direct linkAlex Oberle; C. Fay Gore; Elaine Larson – Journal of Geography, 2025
Social studies instructional time in elementary schools has declined substantially. Responding to this, the National Geographic Society (NGS) developed a professional learning program called the Elementary Social Studies Community of Practice (ESSCoP). This article describes this program's design and content, as well as evaluates its…
Descriptors: Elementary School Curriculum, Elementary School Students, Elementary School Teachers, Social Studies
Peer reviewedOrvis, Kenneth H.; Horn, Sally P.; Jumper, Sidney R. – Journal of Geography, 1999
Contends that excitement can be infused into the K-12 geography curriculum by involving teachers in real research projects led by professional geographers. Describes a project where K-12 teachers and geographers participated in geography field research in the mountain highlands of the Valle Nuevo Scientific Reserve of the Dominican Republic. (CMK)
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Field Studies, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedKeeler, Christy – Journal of Geography, 1997
Describes a school-community program based on and extending the efforts of the Michigan Model Family Geography Challenge. The program includes inviting community members to participate in hands-on activities, as well as, shared activities between parents and students followed by dinner and socializing. Discusses materials, assessment, and…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Elementary Secondary Education, Enrichment Activities, Extracurricular Activities
