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Stoltman, Joseph P., Ed.; Steinbrink, John E., Ed. – Journal of Geography, 1973
Information on unit objectives, materials needed, teaching strategies, and activites is given for a model unit focusing on geographical concepts of spatial association and accessibility, changing landscapes, and the local community. (SM)
Descriptors: Cognitive Objectives, Community Study, Geographic Concepts, Geography Instruction

Holmes, James; Link, Douglas – Journal of Geography, 1973
This activity, designed for secondary school geography students, provides reinforcement of skill development in the uses of census data and offers students a greater understanding of the socio-economic structure of their community. Students convert raw census data into percentages, develop quartile ranges, and construct choropleth maps to…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Community Study, Demography, Experiential Learning