Presents examples of how fundamental geographic concepts, such as location and spatial interaction, may be used in the secondary classroom to stimulate inquiry learning. Available from: Business Manager, Geographical Education, Sydney Teachers College, P.O. Box 63, Camperdown, N.S.W. 2050, Australia. (Author/DB)

North Korea is a country about the size of the state of New York, inhabited by about 23 million people. It came into existence after the conclusion of World War II following decades of occupation of the Korean Peninsula by the Japanese empire. Dividing the peninsula into North and South Korea was the politically expedient solution to one of the…

Activities designed for primary children to develop the geographic concepts of spatial arrangement and location, as well as to build basic map skills, are outlined. (Author/KM)

A structure for a class using the inquiry or problem-solving method of teaching is presented to maximize interaction between the members of the class. This structure involves geographic concepts of orientation, distance, shape and size of group. (Author)

Author discusses the possibilities for converting deserts and other undeveloped areas to productivity, emphasizing the need for a marriage of emerging science and technology with the knowledge of the professional geographer. (Author/SP)

Cross-cultural and developmental research on the untaught mapping abilities of children aged five through ten suggests that mapping behavior is a normal process in human development, and that map learning begins long before the child encounters formal geography and cartography. (Author)

Discusses a study based on the "New York Times" in which newsworthy countries and cities are surveyed. The objective is to provide information to geography classroom teachers who incorporate current events into their geography programs. Maps, charts, textual information, and a comparison with a 1960 survey are included. (DB)

Identifies factors which render geography an ill-defined field of study on all educational levels. Topics discussed include geography curricula, historical development of the discipline, various approaches to the discipline, and major objectives. (DB)

Suggests that geography be offered as part of the primary school curriculum. Outlines types of geographic concepts which are appropriate for primary school courses and suggests teaching techniques. Journal availability: see SO 507 226. (Author/DB)

Assesses techniques used by researchers to collect and analyze data on how people with visual impairments or blindness learn, understand, and think about geographic space. Recommendations are made for increasing the validity of studies, including the use of multiple, mutually supportive tests; larger samples; and real-world environments.…

Presents a six day activity unit for upper elementary grades to develop an understanding of the value of knowing geography and to teach the five geography themes and their meaning. Completion of the unit will enable students to apply all five themes in describing a place geographically. Includes a test for student evaluation. (LS)

Identifies themes necessary for geographical literacy: location, place, relationships within places, movement and interaction, and regions. Discusses three traditional social studies approaches to organizing geographic instruction: topical, social science, and reflective. Illustrates the richness and depth created by combining all three approaches…

Argues that regionalization is a scientific classification of the earth's surface and crucial to the study of geography. Identifies seven key concepts which are associated solely with regionalization. Suggests a method for introducing the concepts in the classroom. (KO)