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Peer reviewedHantula, James – Social Studies, 1985
Described is a unit of study entitled "Where Would I Like To Live?" that develops student insight into geographic relationships among the physical, cultural, and imaginary worlds. It is intended for use in an eighth-grade world geography course. (RM)
Descriptors: Geography Instruction, Grade 8, Human Geography, Junior High Schools
Smith, Ben A. – 1986
Many students in the United States do not possess a sound geographic vocabulary. This study compared two instructional methods, drill and varied activities, that might be used to develop that vocabulary. Eighth-grade social studies classes at three sites (one urban, one rural, and one transitional) were used to assess learning of the 50 United…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Geography Instruction, Grade 8, Instructional Effectiveness
