This pamphlet suggests ways in which families and caregivers can work with children to help them learn more about the world in which we live. The pamphlet is intended to help children expand their awareness of the world around them. The article explains why it is important to learn geography, relates how a parent or caregiver can help in the…

The current debates about cultural geography fall into three categories: (1) arguments for the convergence of cultural and spatial geography; (2) arguments against current reports of the disappearance of culture as a result of increased cultural divergence; and (3) attempts at the reconstruction of culture theory to conform with generally valid…

This article explores and outlines occupance of China in the belief that environmental modification is a good reflection of economic and demographic patterns. Economic development and environmental change are approached chronologically and locationally, and presented visually. (JH)

The application of geography to spatial planning is discussed. Concepts presented include the regional concept, the typological concept, and spatial structure, spatial processes, and spatial organization. For address of journal see SO 504 028. (Author/RM)

Geography's contributions to educational research include methods for analysis and policy planning. (Author/DE)

Some 1750 sketch maps drawn in response to three sets of instructions by residents of, and commuters to, Staten Island and 138 extended interviews with residents suggest that informal learning is largely independent of formal learning. Cognitive maps which individuals form are practical instruments frequently bearing no resemblance to commercial…

This lesson plan for instruction in geography addresses three social studies standards (People, Places and Environments; Culture; Civic Ideals and Values) and seven geography standards (development of mental maps; physical and human characteristics of places; people create regions to interpret the earth's complexity; patterns and networks of…

Environmental education is best achieved through the established disciplines among which geography has a major role to play. Implications for curricula are contained in the concepts, models and content of contemporary geography which possesses a wealth of potential relevance of applied through wise selection of strategies and materials. (Author)

Part 2 of a series; part 1 appeared in the April 1972 issue. (DS)

Paper presented to the Commission on Geography in Education, Quebec, Canada, August 1972. (DS)

A teaching unit is presented, using the collage as a teaching technique in geography instruction, emphasizing unit objectives, teaching procedures, and evaluation methods. (JB)

The life geosystems theme is presented in detailed course outline as an example of how man and his survival on Earth can be integrated into an introductory physical geography course. (Author/JB)