Geography in the Secondary Schools: 1945-1990.

Stoltman, Joseph P.

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Publication Date: 1989

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Geography in the Secondary Schools: 1945-1990.

Stoltman, Joseph P.

NASSP Bulletin, v73 n521 p9-13 Dec 1989

Geography as a separate subject lost ground in the secondary school curriculum after the Korean War. A High School Geography Project stressing urban themes was developed in the late 1960s, but faded by the mid-1970s. A 1980s renaissance, spurred by educational reform mandates, seems a promising development. Includes seven references. (MLH)

Descriptors: Basic Skills, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Geography Instruction, Secondary Education, Social Studies

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Language: English

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