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Girgin, Mustafa – International Technology and Education Journal, 2017
Almost all of the studies which are about the learning effects of the games emphasize as if, they have all agreed on all hands that the games contribute to the child's spiritual and educational development. No matter at which age group it is, to claim that game derived gains couldn't be gained by no other way, wouldn't be exaggeration indeed. The…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Computer Games, Geography Instruction, Maps
Girgin, Mustafa – Online Submission, 2017
Almost all of the studies which are about the learning effects of the games emphasize as if, they have all agreed on all hands that the games contribute to the child's spiritual and educational development. No matter at which age group it is, to claim that game derived gains couldn't be gained by no other way, wouldn't be exaggeration indeed. The…
Descriptors: Educational Games, Computer Games, Geography Instruction, Maps
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Csachová, Stela – Review of International Geographical Education Online, 2020
In Slovakia, a national project IT Academy -- the education for the 21st century -- was launched to promote student interest in science, mathematics and informatics across secondary education; and to also prepare students for the digital age. Geography education has an opportunity to undergo a process of reconceptualization and change in response…
Descriptors: Geographic Information Systems, Active Learning, Inquiry, World Geography
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Kenyon, Elizabeth; Coffey, Carlee; Kroeger, Janice – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 2016
People often think that ideas about mapping and culture are too difficult and abstract for kindergarten students, let alone English Language Learners (ELLs). This article however describes how a preservice teacher taught a three day unit in geography to her students based upon places they or their family members had visited. Many of the students…
Descriptors: Kindergarten, Young Children, Familiarity, World Geography
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Ciineanu, Mariana-Doina – Romanian Review of Geographical Education, 2017
The introduction conveys some data on learning in India and on designing Geography textbooks in this country. The present paper is reliant on four Geography textbooks, ranging from the 9th to the 12th grade. As regards each textbook, the study considers their learning units, then analyses their structure, the unitary way of designing them, the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Geography Instruction, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation
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Kim, Minsung; Bednarz, Robert; Kim, Jaeyil – International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 2012
The National Research Council emphasizes using tools of representation as an essential element of spatial thinking. However, it is debatable at what age the use of spatial representation for spatial thinking skills should begin. This study investigated whether young Korean children possess the potential to understand map-like representation using…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Thinking Skills, Foreign Countries, Map Skills
Ryan, Patrick – Online Submission, 2007
This article is designed to illustrate the critical importance of utilizing cartographic representations, i.e., maps in aiding in the increase of academic scores in regards to World Geography at the 10th grade level. The issue of using maps to better a student's comprehension of various world cultures is essential. It is my contention that the…
Descriptors: Grade 10, Maps, World Geography, Map Skills
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Hise, Richard T.; Davidow, Moshe; Troy, Lisa – Journal of Teaching in International Business, 2000
Replicated a 1991 study examining college students' global geographical knowledge as measured by their ability to locate nations of the world from outlines appearing on six regional maps. Found some improvement, but the average student could only locate about one-sixth of world countries. Male students and international travelers performed better;…
Descriptors: College Students, Geography Instruction, Map Skills, Student Evaluation
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Herman, Wayne L.; And Others – Journal of Educational Research, 1988
In a study of 2,791 elementary students (grades four-six) successful location of 10 countries on a map varied significantly with socioeconomic status (SES), gender, grade level, and mobility of students. Improvement of scores was linked with both high SES and higher grade levels. (IAH)
Descriptors: Geographic Location, Intermediate Grades, Locational Skills (Social Studies), Map Skills
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Fox, Gary C. – Clearing House, 1969
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Curriculum Development, Educational Needs, Geography
Van Vliet, Lucille W. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1988
Describes a lesson designed to involve students in grades 6 through 8 in learning how geography was affected the problem of world hunger. Emphasis is placed on using maps, globes, atlases, and geographic dictionaries, as well as books, magazines, and other resources. (MES)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Elementary Secondary Education, Hunger, Learning Activities
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Saveland, Robert N. – Journal of Geography, 1979
Teachers of 13-year-old students are invited to participate in a place-vocabulary project conducted by the International Geographical Union. Students associate names of oceans, countries, and cities with their correct location on a world outline map. Although the test is included, teachers must contact the coordinator to participate. (KC)
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Geography Instruction, Map Skills, Physical Geography
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Harris, Lewis D. – Journal of Geography, 1975
The drawing of schematic maps from memory is a useful instructional technique for providing students with a conceptual mental framework of world geography. (DE)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Geographic Location, Geography, Geography Instruction
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Nijim, Basheer K. – Journal of Geography, 1974
By plotting economic and population data on maps and coordinating the data on a scattergram, introductory world geography students work with the concept of spatial association, learn to identify geographic problems, and become familiar with world political units. (JR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Objectives, Data Analysis, Foreign Countries, Geographic Concepts
Independent Broadcasting Associates, Inc., Littleton, MA. – 1996
This book contains blank outline maps of the continent or region, tables, and graphics depicting various aspects of Africa. Sections of the book include: (1) "Same Scale Maps, Silhouettes, Distances, Area"; (2) "Population"; (3) "Demographics, Education, Ethnic, Religion, Health"; (4) "Climate, Land,…
Descriptors: African Studies, Atlases, Demography, Developing Nations
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