This study guide was developed by the Peace Corps' Office of World Wise Schools. The aim of the guide is to promote better understanding of other people on the part of the people of the United States. Teachers can use the book to supplement the study of Central America or the environment. Using the materials, students will learn to: (1) identify…

This set of lessons uses the six essential standards of "Geography for Life" as a basis. At least one lesson is provided for each standard and linked to one or more of the five fundamental themes of geography. At the end of each section is also a special active teaching feature to help students further focus on the concepts presented. The lessons…

This book emerged from a "Summit in Geographic Education" at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, May 1993. This volume is comprised mainly of the papers prepared for the Summit. The book is divided into four sections: (1) "A View from the Summit"; (2) "The Reform Movement in School Geography"; (3) "Higher Education's Role in the…

This article discusses the nature of world crises which are produced by changes in the economic, social, or political conditions of human societies and then suggests some ways in which the study of geography can contribute to an understanding of them. A global approach is emphasized. (Author/RM)

A recently copyrighted instrument called the Geochron has been successfully used as a visual aid in teaching several major concepts of astronomical geography at the elementary, secondary, and college levels. The article discusses and illustrates the use of the Geochron to demonstrate earth-sun relationships, world time, and time zones. (Author/RM)

This article discusses current developments in geography instruction in Nigeria. The roles which supervisors could play in order to meet the challenges posed by the new developments are emphasized. (DE)

This secondary education student geography book contains chapters on climate, landforms, oceans, world vegetation, water resources, and population. Each chapter provides an introduction that describes the unit's topics, descriptive and instructional materials, learning activities, and questions. A glossary of geography-related terms and an…

This sourcebook contains a collection of laboratory exercises assembled for use in introductory physical geography classes taught at community colleges. Introductory sections address the origins of the sourcebook, the ways it differs from traditional laboratory manuals, and its form and anticipated use. Next, a list of terms or concepts,…

Durable aspects of the High School Geography Project (HSGP) are identified. For example, HSGP teaching approaches are usable in all kinds of geography and mass education courses. Present and future trends in high school geography courses are described. (DE)

This paper discusses the role that geography plays in the enhanced comprehension of some literature. One way to demonstrate the value and utility of geography is to show how geographers can contribute to other fields and the interrelationships with other disciplines. Many novelists have used geographical concepts to good advantage. Examples…

This resource paper on the interrelations between man and the environment is part of a series designed to supplement undergraduate geography courses. It outlines an approach to man-environment problems. Chapter one describes how an environmental perspective relates to the study of human geography. Chapter two describes the main transactions…

This is a set consisting of primer and workbook which provides an introduction to basic geographic concepts and principles for the intermediate grade child. Its objectives are to help the student understand the order and logic of his physical environment and its interaction with human society. Opportunities are provided to view objects and their…

This volume is a collection of materials used to conduct activities in the sessions of the 1971 Annual Convention of the National Council for Geographic Education. Seventy-nine geography activity units and strategies focus on six topics: 1) The Transportation Maze: Passages and Portals; 2) Economic Development: The Quest for Material Well-Being;…

Examines potential uses of mental maps in the classroom by reviewing research efforts, providing an example of the differences between mental maps of two student groups, and suggesting how to use mental maps in the geography curriculum. Mental mapping (or cognitive mapping) refers to individuals' processes of collecting, storing, and retrieving…

This article examines some geographical themes--such as migration and urban living--that are communicated by country music, and it illustrates the use of geographical themes for photo-music essays developed for the classroom. (Available from Southern Station Box 468, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi 39401.) (Author/ND)