Teaching geography as a system of inquiry to elementary and secondary students in the Alberta school system is justified in this paper, based upon the three related assumptions that geography has a structure that contributes significantly to social knowledge; has in the past often been misinterpreted; and could be an interesting part of the social…

The purpose in preparing this bibliography is to provide access to a sampling of thought, primarily from the United States, on the formulation of international environmental policy as of early 1972. An attempt is made to avoid items which focus on specific international problems, cataloging only those with a broader approach to the whole problem.…

For teaching about urban geography, it is suggested that students first examine self-contained buildings and treat them as miniature cities, then advance to more traditional concerns of the discipline. (Author/ND)

Examines background related to the question of how to classify Papua New Guinea for study in regional geography courses. Concludes on the basis of physical and cultural similarities that Papua New Guinea should be included as the tenth country in Southeast Asia. (Author/DB)

Long-distance contact throughout prehistoric times and European exploration in North America had a pronounced influence upon Native cultures. The convergence of cultures in many regions across wide areas was the result of long-term relations among selected groups for specific social, economic, or political benefits. (JC)

This paper describes a humanistic social geography course which emphasizes the exploration of the inner city area of Cincinnati, Ohio. Included is a description of the course's origins, goals, and methods. (JDH)

Examines some of the geographical elements that influenced the creation of the U.S. Constitution, such as sectionalism, the Piedmont, and the Atlantic Coastal Plain. Focusing on aspects of geography that underlie the thinking, writing, and ratification of the document, the authors explore geography as environment, image-maker, and explicit…

Discusses the new Pacific dominance in world affairs and the many economic and human "bridges" to the Pacific Rim. (GEA)

Reports results of a survey of professional literature, curriculum guides, textbook advertisements, and newspaper articles from World War II era in order to assess response of social studies educators to crisis of World War II and effect of the war on the social studies curriculum. Concludes that rapid curriculum change resulted in response to the…

This paper reports on 30 years of data collected concerning the level of knowledge about Africa University of Minnesota junior- and senior-level students had. The data show the dominance of the Middle East in Western media and the level of confusion and lack of knowledge shown by most students. Concludes with recommendations concerning geography…

This article describes how the 1984 German school atlas, Seydlitz Weltatlas, can be used to enhance regular secondary or college geography instruction. The activities provided show how to integrate German language instruction and geography. (JDH)

Shows how local symbols reflect and enhance "sense of place." Provides illustrations and four classroom exercises which help students develop the habit of careful environmental observation and curiosity about their everyday surroundings. This knowledge may be used to maintain and enhance place identity. (JDH)

Rastafarians have used biblical geography to invest themselves with sanctity, status, and a global significance. They have reinterpreted the geography of the Bible in a novel manner that makes sense for them and provides a world map essential to their doctrine and manner of life. (RM)

Describes a simulation game, "Kisan--The Game of Farming in India," that can be used to teach high school students about the rural environment of India. (RM)

At many colleges and universities, an opportunity exists for geographers to offer and popularize an interesting course that includes as its central theme geographical, geological, and ecological hazards and disaster. The course is outlined and described, and instructional materials are listed. (RM)