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Duchastel, Philip – Journal of Educational Technology Systems, 1989
Describes the design and development of an instructional game, GEO, in which the user learns elements of Canadian geography. The use of knowledge-based artificial intelligence techniques is discussed, the use of HyperCard in the design of GEO is explained, and future directions are suggested. (15 references) (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computer Games, Computer System Design, Educational Games
Hawkins, Michael L. – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1985
As an example of strategies that middle grade teachers can use to teach about a country using a standard textbook, a lesson on Canada is presented. The lesson is made up of four parts: geographic overview of Canada, identification and simplification of landscape, exploration and settlement, and elements of Canadian culture. (RM)
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Educational Strategies, Geography Instruction
Department of External Affairs, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1980
This booklet, one of a series featuring the Canadian provinces, presents a brief overview of Saskatchewan and is suitable for teacher reference or student reading. Separate sections discuss history, economy, oil, uranium, potash, coal, minerals and metals, agriculture, forestry, tourism and recreation, arts and culture, and people. Specific topics…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, Area Studies, Cultural Background, Economic Development
Nova Scotia Dept. of Education, Halifax. – 1981
A Canadian elementary level social studies curriculum combines the study of home, school, and community with the broader study of the nation and world through a multi-spiral approach. Described are the following units: the primary grade level (orientation, self, home, neighborhood, and school), grade 1 (families), grade 2 (communities), grade 3…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Community, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides
Young, Bruce – 1984
Thirteen half-hour television programs entitled "The Geography of Tourism" developed for use in Wilfrid Laurier University's (Canada) distance education program are discussed. Distance education embraces teaching, or communicating with, students who are not physically in the classroom with the instructor. The central theme of the series…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Distance Education, Educational Objectives
Western Curriculum Project on Canada Studies, Edmonton (Alberta). – 1972
Urban Geography was selected as the discipline for studying the physical structure of a city, as reported in ED 066 350. This second progress report presents a resume of the activities of the team and reflects upon the processes involved in curriculum building and instructional planning: 1) clarifying the nature of students involved, 2) finding…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Community Characteristics, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Western Curriculum Project on Canada Studies, Edmonton (Alberta). – 1971
This project examined the development of the physical structure of a city in preparation for the designing of a unit of study on Urbanization for grades five through twelve. The rationale is focused on the effect physical structure has on the processes and functions of urban life. Recognizing the need for a method or process to examine city forms,…
Descriptors: Community, Community Characteristics, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
Maine Univ., Orono. New England - Atlantic Provinces - Quebec Center. – 1972
In this Learning Activity Packet (LAP) students examine the geographic and ecological bases of the Eastern international region. The overall objective of activities is to help students comprehend the man-earth relationship concept. By studying this familiar relevant region students gain geographic knowledge and skills applicable to other areas.…
Descriptors: Activity Units, Area Studies, Geographic Regions, Geography Instruction
Department of External Affairs, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1982
This booklet, one of a series featuring the Canadian provinces, presents a brief overview of Newfoundland and is suitable for teacher reference or student reading. Separate sections discuss geography and climate, history, economy, population and settlement, arts and culture, leisure and recreation, and heritage. Specific topics include the…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Climate, Cultural Background, Demography
MATTHEWS, WILLIAM H., III – 1964
U.S. AND CANADIAN SOURCES OF INFORMATION ABOUT EARTH SCIENCE FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS ARE CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL. MAJOR SECTIONS ARE DEVOTED TO ASTRONOMY, GEOLOGY, METEOROLOGY, OCEANOGRAPHY, AND PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY. EACH SECTION CONTAINS LISTS OF (1) DEGREE-GRANTING DEPARTMENTS IN COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, (2) GOVERNMENT…
Descriptors: Astronomy, College Science, Colleges, Directories
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Mather, Cotton – Journal of Geography, 1984
Historical, psychological, geographical, and economic aspects of the relationship between Canada and the United States are discussed. Suggestions are presented to help American geographers planning to attend the upcoming National Council for Geographic Education conference in Toronto, Canada, enhance their understanding of Canada. (RM)
Descriptors: Area Studies, Conferences, Economics, Geography Instruction
Burpee, P. G., Ed. – 1975
This newsletter presents practical information of interest to geography teachers at the elementary, secondary, and college levels. Typical issues contain practical teaching suggestions, reports of experimental programs, information about new teaching materials, fieldwork, syllabuses, viewpoints, and letters. This particular issue provides…
Descriptors: Book Reviews, Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Geographic Concepts
Monahan, Robert L.; And Others – 1979
The document presents the first of five units on Canada developed for classroom use in American secondary schools. This unit, an overview of Canada, offers a sequence of information sheets for students and class activity suggestions for teachers which use a comparative approach stressing an understanding of Canada from the viewpoints of both…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Comparative Analysis, Cultural Background, Foreign Countries
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Strachan, Ian B.; Wilcox, Susan – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1996
Discusses the development and implementation of small group work focusing on seminar presentations and term papers in a microclimatology class. The class utilized peer- and self-assessment strategies developed in conjunction with a university department of education. Responses both from teachers and students were positive. (MJP)
Descriptors: Class Size, College School Cooperation, Cooperative Learning, Course Selection (Students)
Department of External Affairs, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1980
This booklet, one of a series featuring the Canadian provinces, presents a brief overview of Prince Edward Island and is suitable for teacher reference or student reading. Separate sections discuss geography, climate, history, early trade, development, agriculture, the potato industry, forests, fisheries, aquaculture, industry, tourism, energy,…
Descriptors: Agricultural Production, American Indians, Area Studies, Climate
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