
ERIC Number: EJ419215
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-1341
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Ride for Wildlife: The Fundamental Themes of Geography in Action.
Bock, Judith K.
Journal of Geography, v89 n4 p150-52 Jul-Aug 1990
Presents project designed to teach eighth grade gifted and talented students about geographic themes and locational skills. Describes the lesson plan, applying the 5 fundamental geography themes to learning about 11 African countries. Explains the culminating project: organizing a bike-a-thon ("Ride for Wildlife") that raised $2784.00 for vanishing wildlife. Stresses skills and concepts developed and students' pride of accomplishment. (DB)
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Advanced Courses, Class Activities, Endangered Species, Environmental Education, Foreign Countries, Fund Raising, Geographic Concepts, Geography Instruction, Grade 8, Human Geography, Instructional Films, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Locational Skills (Social Studies), Secondary Education, Social Studies, Student Participation, Student Projects, World Affairs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Africa
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