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People and Places in the Past: Using Census Data as an Interpretative Teaching Tool.

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Koman, Rita G. – OAH Magazine of History, 1993

Presents a classroom lesson in which students interpret historical cause and effect through the analysis of U.S. census data. Recommends the use of local historical census data to help students learn about their community's experience. Includes a map and charts of census data. (CFR)

Descriptors: Census Figures, Demography, Elementary Secondary Education, Geographic Concepts

Valley Forge and the Green Bay Packers: Putting Life and Motion into Geography and History.

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Ludwig, Gail S. – OAH Magazine of History, 1993

Presents a learning activity in which the location of National Football League teams are used to explain geographic concepts. Contends that geography presented in most history textbooks is limited primarily to simple name-place identification. Provides maps and teaching suggestions to help students understand spatial perspective and historical…

Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Football, Geographic Concepts, Geographic Distribution