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Peer reviewedKirman, Joseph M.; Goldberg, Jack – Journal of Geography, 1992
Discusses a study of sixth grade children's preferences regarding the portrayal of houses on maps. Reports that there were no significant differences between boys' and girls' preferences for the manner in which rooftops and streets were oriented. Concludes that apparent sex differences found previously may have been a result of the preferences of…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Geographic Concepts, Geography Instruction, Grade 6
Peer reviewedKirman, Joseph M.; Jackson, Chris – Journal of Geography, 1993
Reports on a study of 22 sixth-grade students' ability to use a Landsat digital data computer program to gather information. Describes student characteristics and discusses the sequential steps of the research study. Concludes that, with user-friendly software, sixth-grade students can identify and use satellite digital data. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cartography, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
