Outlines reasons for teaching mathematics to geography students in higher education. Considers mathematical requirements, streaming of students, and the type of course structure to be instituted. For journal availability, see SO 506 224. (Author/AV)

This article examines some geographical themes--such as migration and urban living--that are communicated by country music, and it illustrates the use of geographical themes for photo-music essays developed for the classroom. (Available from Southern Station Box 468, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401.) (Author/ND)

Reviews types of geothermal energy sources in the western states, including hot brine systems and dry steam systems. Conversion to electrical energy is a major potential use of geothermal energy, although it creates environmental disruptions such as noise, corrosion, and scaling of equipment. (AV)

Describes an innovative college geography course. The course increased student awareness of common landscape phenomena and stimulated recognition and comprehension of landscape components and their linkages in space and time. An outline shows lecture-discussion topics and reading assignments. (Author/AV)

Presents a brief overview of recent trends in human geography research and teaching practice. Focuses on significant new books, journals, and journal articles which may influence future research and teaching. (JDH)

Notes the trend toward working with town planning authorities as a part of environmental education classes in the United Kingdom. Provides a teacher workshop designed to prepare secondary geography teachers for making such contacts by having them analyze and modify letters from four hypothetical scenarios. (JDH)

Maintains that teachers in kindergarten through twelfth grade are interested in improving their teaching of geography. Reviews the instructional improvement efforts of various state, regional, and national alliances, noting the high levels of community support and professional involvement by teachers at all levels. (JDH)

By critically reading Conan Doyle's "Sherlock Holmes," geography students can learn about the major beliefs, values, and fears of late Victorian England. The geographical scope of the work is discussed, as well as what the work tells us about beliefs concerning nature, environmental influence, and human nature of the period. (RM)

Notes that the story of George Washington's encampment at Valley Forge is seldom told without reference to the bitter cold winter Washington and his troops endured. Shows how to use historical reports of weather information to allow students to judge for themselves whether the winter at Valley Forge then was harsher than winters in the same area…

Describes in detail a person-centered approach to a college-level world geography course taught at St. Lawrence University (NY) which bases instruction mainly on the interests of students. Discusses how this method has enhanced the learning of world geography and helped professors avoid the pitfalls of content-centered, syllabus-oriented,…

Examines non-traditional teaching methods which emphasize groupwork and speaking skills, stating that they should be used in higher education geography courses because they enhance students' intellectual development and general employability. Discusses seven important principles for teaching these skills, arguing that these methods improve both…

Notes that the recent outcry for geographic literacy often stresses place-location geography, the weakest argument for including geography in the elementary and secondary school curriculum. Maintains that K-12 geography courses must clearly define those skills, world patterns, and conceptual frames of reference that geographers consider essential…

In Marxist geography the relations that geography has traditionally analyzed--natural environment and spatial relations--are reviewed as outcomes of the mode of material production. To understand geographical relations, the social structure must also be examined. Marxist geography attempts to change the basic structure of society. (RM)

A computer modeling course in environmental systems and dynamics is presented. The course teaches senior undergraduates to analyze a system of interest, construct a system flow chart, and write computer programs to simulate real world environmental processes. An example is presented along with a course evaluation, figures, tables, and references.…

Concentrating on events in Canada during the last ten years, this article discusses the Quebec separatist movement and other strong regionalisms in Canada. Important processes involved with conflict and compromise within the Canadian state are examined. (RM)