The unit for junior and senior high school students presents a description of a Kenyan mother's life style; geography and history of Kenya; map and discussion questions; and research ideas. (AV)

Describes and evaluates a self-paced mastery system of instruction for first-year geography undergraduates at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. The program helps overcome problems resulting from students' different educational backgrounds. For journal availability, see SO 505 963. (Author/AV)

Geographers in higher education should pay closer attention to career patterns so they can give career advice and provide courses that give students marketable skills. A brief survey of information currently available on graduate careers in geography is presented. For journal availability, see SO 505 963. (Author/AV)

Discusses the advantages of lecturing directly from the pages of the school atlas (a compendium of maps) in order to integrate it into introductory world regional geography courses. The approach includes a self-study atlas exercise and classroom lectures based on the school atlas. (Author)

Traces the development of environmental education in Australia and assesses change in the environmental content of geography curriculum. The conclusion is that teachers of geography should become more involved in environmental education. For journal availability, see SO 505 721. (Author/DB)

Looks at problems in United States geographical education in the early nineteenth century as perceived by reformers of that period. Focuses on who the reformers were, what changes they advocated, and problems encountered by the reform movement. (Author/AEM)

Discusses how most study skills are not appropriate for reading social studies textbooks. Asserts that sophisticated readers of social studies textbooks use a nation schema to organize the information. Finally, provides specific instructions on how to use a nation schema to teach social studies. (SRT)

Describes a geography lesson that computer and social studies teachers present together to teach elementary and secondary school students about computers and help them place the technology in a social context. (MBR)

The Academic Lab involves gifted intermediate-grade students in a minicourse concentrating on one topic with activities including research, competition, and fun. The learning activities stress problem-solving, creative thinking, communications, and self-direction, and the minicourse culminates in team and individual competitions. A sample…

Cites a study conducted by the Southern Governor's Association which reported that U.S. youth are multiculturally illiterate. Provides a conceptual approach to multicultural education that focuses on eight concepts which can be used in all curriculum areas. Outlines a sample lesson from the Charles County-University of Maryland program. (BSR)

Describes how database software was used for fifth graders' research and investigation about the 50 states. Provides suggestions for using a database in the classroom. Includes follow-up activities and lists a variety of additional topics that may be explored. (GEA)

Discusses the establishment and goals of the World Meteorological Organization and the World Meteorological Day (WMD). Includes teaching objectives for upper elementary and lower secondary school teachers and provides activities which integrate the study of meteorology with language, history, geography, mathematics, science, physical education,…

This paper explores how the people of Owen Sound, Ontario viewed the various regions of their city. Presents maps showing perceptions of positive and negative regions. Includes examples of citizens' characterizations of these regions, showing social attitudes and values. (JDH)

Describes the main findings of British urban social geographers. Concludes that though social geographers have adequately described residential areas using "objective data," they still have not conveyed much of what it is like for people to live in urban areas. Includes a 68-item bibliography. (JDH)

Examines the representation of South Africa in geography and history textbooks currently being used in American schools. Asserts that these books are flawed with misleading, inaccurate, and racist texts and illustration. Offers recommendations for revising the view American students are given of South Africa. (KH)