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Peer reviewedRichburg, Robert W.; Kreutzer, Richard – Social Studies, 1989
Discusses the importance of creative thinking in the geography classroom. Suggests that such thinking can be achieved through the integration of content and creative problem solving. Describes a seventh grade world geography class activity which illustrates this integration. Steps for applying the activity are given and student efforts are…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Course Content, Creative Thinking
Peer reviewedRichburg, Robert W.; Nelson, Barbara J. – Social Studies, 1991
Presents a cooperative two-day geography lesson in which student teams research and reach consensus about where in Western Europe they would like to live. Discusses use of the Jigsaw method in the lesson. Provides background information about 12 Western European countries. Explains how the lesson fulfills content and process objectives. (CH)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cooperative Learning, Critical Thinking, Decision Making
