This article examines the merging of the contrasting Mexican and American land tenure systems in California and illustrates the spatial consequences in both rural and urban areas. (Author/DE)

The author describes historical demography in terms of the major techniques used in the field. He assesses its importance and relationship to both demography and history as separate disciplines. (Author/AV)

Highlights historical materials considered valuable for guiding the American elementary curriculum on geography and instruction in it. References discussed are grouped in periods beginning with 1880-99, and progressing through 1900-19, 1920-39, 1940-59, 1960-79, and 1980 to the present. Advocates integration of geography into social studies.(RH)

Examines the use of planning studies in the new seventh-form geography syllabus. Focuses on relationships of planning to geography. Recommends that a syllabus should emphasize student application of knowledge and critical thinking techniques in geography to the management of social issues. Provides guidelines on how such studies may be organized.…

Discusses modifications made to an undergraduate geography course taught in a mastery learning format. Provides comparative data on final exam performance and later course achievement between students who took the mastery learning course and those in traditional instruction. Results show little difference in students' performance in later courses…

Discusses how genetic data on present human population relationships and data from the Pleistocene fossil hominid record are being used to compare two contrasting models for the origin of modern humans. (TW)

Ways in which teachers can interest students about learning more about the United States are presented, focusing on a planned "pretend" visit to a particular state or region. Research topics include geography, history, population, climate, chief products, and background information. State tourism agencies are listed. (CB)

Argues the importance of teaching map reading skills to all students since they can help show how physical environment affects human actions. (FL)

Since at least the 1950s, political scientists have tended to ignore the possible contributions of political geography to political science because of a move away from considering spatial factors on political structure. Political scientists need to use more information from geography to enhance their understanding of political power and conflict.…

Accounts from the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published by the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, Georgia can be integrated with materials from related scientific sources to help college students develop an understanding of the emerging geography of recently discovered diseases. Legionnaires' disease is used as an example. (RM)

Examined is the evolution of Greece in the context of demographic, geopolitical, and historical factors. The international personality of Greece today is discussed. (RM)

By studying early African hominids, students can learn about the interactive testing and creative aspects of scientific thinking and sharpen their geographical skills. It is impossible to study this topic without giving prominence to space and time. (RM)

Elizabeth Eiselen is interviewed concerning her career as a college geography teacher. She has also been an active member of the National Council for Geographic Education. Ms. Eiselen believes geography should answer the who, what, where, why, and so what of humans in relation to their environment. (CS)

This study identifies a core set of geography standards and benchmarks that have been identified as exemplary and are used by a significant number of educators in the Central Region served by McREL (Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming). Specifically, the study provides a list of the knowledge and skills…

This teaching guide for grades 4-6 focuses on the 1999-2000 United States Mint 50 State Quarters Program, which includes new quarter designs for the following states: Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, and Virginia. The guide includes six lesson plans that fit easily…