The essays in this collection originated at a symposium on the teaching of political geography focused on the implementation of Standard 13 (National Geography Standards), "How the forces of cooperation and conflict among people influence the division and control of earth's surface." The 16 chapters (or essays) in the collection are: (1)…

This learning module aims to engage students in problem solving, critical thinking, scientific inquiry, and cooperative learning. The module is appropriate for use in any introductory or intermediate undergraduate course that focuses on human-environment relationships. The module stresses the key principals, concepts, and problems in the emerging…

Continued population growth can only lead to world problems if decisions regarding balance, production of food, handling of natural resources, and educational aims are not made immediately. (JB)

One way to stimulate student interest in world geography is to use a future time as a springboard to the past. This approach looks backwards and focuses upon available evidence for the existence of recently discovered lands. A unit is described. (RM)

A course developed within an academic department to expose students to discipline-specific career information and decision making is described, including course assignments and student reactions. A side benefit has been closer career-oriented connections between faculty and practitioners. (MSE)

Over 100 college geography instructors in the United States were studied during their transition from graduate students to full-time faculty members. Conclusions are that teaching assistantships should be a learning experience and that education courses should be recommended only with great care. Recommendations for reviewing teaching applications…

Describes how the faculty in the geography department at University College London used group analysis to improve discussion about their teaching objectives in an effort to change their undergraduate teaching program. (RM)

Describes a problem-solving instructional unit which utilizes a simulation gaming method to help students in an introductory college-level geography course understand rural community development in a developing nation. (DB)

Presented is an activity used to introduce students to the characteristics and aims of the curriculum project "Geography 16-19." Students investigate the ecological value of land proposed for residential development and formulate plans for building dwellings with minimal ecological damage. (DC)

The current and future development of "Geography 16-19," a curriculum project which combines a man-environment approach to geography with enquiry-based learning is discussed. Included is an overview of the curriculum framework, courses, syllabi, and teaching materials. (DC)

This essay discusses threats to wildlife posed by technological advances and human population growth. It presents evidence that habitats are being destroyed by pollution, exploitation of virgin lands, energy resource extraction, and other rapidly changing conditions. The author proposes a coordinated global effort to preserve vanishing species.…

Discusses systematics, ecology, and distribution of New Zealand's moas (flightless birds). Presents two theories of extinction: environmental catastrophe and human impact. Concludes that some moa species survived the Pleistocene epoch and primitive man completed the extinction process. (CK)

Describes a six-week seventh-grade project in which students create their own continent. The project helps students learn about weather and climatic patterns, use map scales and legends, describe relationships between natural resources and human activities, solve problems, and work effectively in groups. (Author/KC)