Annual review of 121 research studies in the social sciences. Categorized on the basis of four major headings: (1) subject area studies, (2) preparing for instruction, (3) conduct of instruction, and (4) the preparation of social studies teachers. (MF)

Neighborhood construction, new towns, and urban counterpulls are promising concepts to control haphazard urban growth, in its Phase III since the Industrial Revolution. Developing nations are facing all three phases simultaneously. Concern for the environment may lead us away from the historically conditioned separation of social costs from…

Discusses two aspects of a Geographic Information System (GIS), a computerized system for processing geographic and/or mapped data and components/implementation of a GIS and GIS demonstration in natural resources management. Demonstrations related to lignite mining permit requirements in coastal zone, and location of potential landfills/hazardous…

Provides a brief overview of geographic education in the public schools of the United States. Among the topics discussed are enrollments, textbooks, objectives, and achievement. (RM)

Deciding, with outline maps, what highway exits to use to reach various towns most speedily is the problem presented. The simulation is geometric, focusing on loci. (MNS)

Students at an international school learn the history and geography of their host country, Israel, through an historical narrative communicated through participation in a game activity. (RM)

Two studies of the oral secondary school leaving examinations in Germany indicated variances in ratings made by different teachers. The differences were significantly influenced by speed of speaking, background information about past achievement, and contrast of performance related to sequence of presentation. (Author/MJL)

Suggests activities to develop junior high students' capacity for perspective consciousness considered a key to an effective study of global issues. For use in geography courses, the activities help students understand why different perspectives exist on an issue and how groups share understandings among their members through communication. (RM)

The Japanese capacity for long-range planning, efficient product design, and the development of loyal and productive workers should be pursued by American recreationists in their attempt to influence urban recreation in the coming decade. Methods to achieve this include: (1) adopting corporate strategies, (2) using volunteers in leadership roles,…

Described is a course cooperatively developed by the staff of the Geography 16-19 Project and the Business Education Council. Students study the relationship between business activities and the environment. Outlined are the course objectives, teaching module, and teaching and assessment procedures. (DC)

A publication designed to help primary school teachers teach geography is critically reviewed. An integrated approach for studying the local environment to learn about issues and distant places is presented. Discusses a spiral approach for teaching which indicates what to teach at what age. (DC)

Describes two innovative college-level geography programs in which classes are taught off campus at locations and times convenient for nontraditional students. The authors conclude that this format has attracted highly motivated, older students (particularly non-Whites and women) who would not otherwise have been able to continue their education.…