States that the Model United Nations (M.U.N.) is a colorful and stimulating way to teach geography and help secondary school students overcome their indifference to classroom instruction. Outlines the procedures for implementing the M.U.N. in a classroom situation and indicates how it addresses the fundamental themes in geography. (Author/GEA)

The historical destinies of all nations have been strongly conditioned by their geographic setting and their natural environment. Intended as background information for teachers, geographical features of the USSR are discussed. (RM)

The synthesis of two approaches that can be used in teaching geomorphology is described. The equilibrium approach explains landforms and landform change in terms of equilibrium between landforms and controlling processes. The historical approach draws on climatic geomorphology to describe the effects of Quaternary climatic and tectonic events on…

This paper traces the history and growth of air photo interpretation and remote sensing within the field of geography. Courses offered in these fields, factors influencing growth, research findings, and professional geographic interest are discussed. (JH)

Perception of the environment varies from culture to culture. Since no one can understand environment objectively, it is important that geography teachers deal with perceived environment. Recognizing that it is subjective, it is, nevertheless, the basis for decision making. (NH)

Geographers need to become aware of self-determination. The evolution of meanings and patterns of self-determination, contemporary opinions on the principle, and changes in politico-territorial definitions that will arise as the principle continues to be applied are discussed. Self-determination will remain a powerful geopolitical force. (SR)

Described is a successfully field tested simulation which will help high school or college level students become familiar with flood hazards. Students assume the roles of members of the Jonah's Basin planning commission and plan solutions to the area's flood problems. (RM)

Examines the urban mobile-home park in the context of its evolution over the past 25 years. It was during this time period that the joint roles of mobile-homes and mobile-home parks in the provision of housing began to be recognized. (RM)

Secondary teachers should find these guidelines useful in helping students to become more map conscious and critical of maps. Various ways in which map elements can be manipulated to make maps persuasive and how such maps have been used are examined. Tips for identifying these maps are provided. (RM)

Presents a photograph of the Hawaiian island, Oahu, as taken by the Landsat 2 satellite on February 14, 1978. A description of Landsat 2 remote sensing procedures and discussion of the topographical details shown in the photograph are included. (AM)

Provides college level geography students with an example of the methods required for accurate use and interpretation of color infrared photographs in detecting crop health problems. The methods explained were used in a study of irrigation agriculture carried out in central Oregon during the 1979 crop season. (AM)

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)

Presents a poem which matches each letter of the alphabet with a country containing the same first initial. A simple geographical fact about the country is then given. (AM)

Describes a method which college level geography instructors can use to help students understand the Koppen classification of climates. Information is presented on the classification's purpose, basic structure, and overall simplicity, as well as on its use as a teaching tool. (DB)

Describes a teaching activity which encourages junior high and high school students to analyze a city geographically and historically by using materials available from a Chamber of Commerce or Bureau of Tourism. (CK)