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ERIC Number: EJ492089
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1993
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ISSN: ISSN-0739-8069
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Teaching Urban Geography Using Historical Documents.
Murray, William J.
Journal of the Middle States Council for the Social Studies, v14 p19-23 1992-93
Describes the use of primary source documents and maps in a seventh-grade geography class. Maintains that 90 separate topics were divided into 6 main categories for student research. Asserts that the use of primary documents encouraged the development of the students' critical thinking skills. (CFR)
Descriptors: Community Role, Critical Thinking, Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies, Geography Instruction, Grade 7, History Instruction, Intermediate Grades, Local History, Primary Sources, Student Research, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills, Writing Assignments
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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