A Magic Carpet Trip to Learning Geography.

Kapp, Billie M.

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ERIC Number: EJ440232

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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A Magic Carpet Trip to Learning Geography.

Kapp, Billie M.

Journal of Geography, v90 n4 p174-78 Jul-Aug 1991

Presents a series of hands-on activities for teaching about continents and oceans. Includes projects on (1) why earth is the blue planet; (2) continent names, shapes, and locations; and (3) continental drift. Discusses use of poetry, music games, mathematics, and science to interest students. Suggests ending with using maps in following directions and making geography pizza. (DK)

Descriptors: Earth Science, Educational Games, Elementary Education, Geography Instruction, Humanities, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Activities, Locational Skills (Social Studies), Map Skills, Motion, Physical Environment, Social Studies, Teaching Methods, Water

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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