Pencil and Paper Simulations in Geographic Education.

Gersmehl, Philip J.; Kammrath, William H.

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Publication Date: 1977

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Pencil and Paper Simulations in Geographic Education

Gersmehl, Philip J.; Kammrath, William H.

Journal of Geography, 76, 1, 6-14, Jan 77

Describes three college level simulations designed to help students understand geographic location. Presented for each simulation is an abstract map, a set of rules, geographic principles illustrated in the game, and explanation of how the game relates to a real-world situation. Rule simplification for use in grades 3-12 is discussed. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Geographic Concepts, Geographic Location, Geography Instruction, Higher Education, Human Geography, Simulation, Site Analysis, Skill Development

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