Points out that geography works toward educational objectives by helping the learner understand geographic aspects of society, by providing collaboration on and discussion of important problems, by informing him about present-day dilemmas, and by teaching him how to learn for himself. Journal available from Faculty of Education, 3700 McTavish St.,…

Techniques for making geography more relevant to elementary students are discussed. For example, the abstract ideas of latitude and longitude can be taught by having students "live" a grid system, i.e., evenly spaced letters and numerals posted on the classroom walls. An interdisciplinary approach is needed. (RM)