Perception of the Great Plains in Nineteenth Century Folk Songs: Teaching about Place.

Kracht, James B.

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Publication Date: 1989

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Perception of the Great Plains in Nineteenth Century Folk Songs: Teaching about Place.

Kracht, James B.

Journal of Geography, v88 n6 p206-12 Nov-Dec 1989

Explains a way to introduce geographic concepts concerning the Great Plains through nineteenth-century folksongs. Folksongs relate what is geomorphologically true and reveal values and attitudes that are true for the region and time. A geographic understanding includes both the human and physical aspects of the region. (GG)

Descriptors: Cultural Context, Elementary Secondary Education, Folk Culture, Geographic Concepts, Geographic Location, Geography Instruction, Human Geography, Instructional Innovation, Lesson Plans, Music, Social Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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