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ERIC Number: EJ569353
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-1341
The Ability of Sixth Grade Children to Use Radarsat Satellite Images.
Kirman, Joseph M.; Nyitrai, Lorna
Journal of Geography, v97 n2 p56-62 Mar-Apr 1998
Argues that Radarsat satellite images should be used in elementary classrooms to teach geography. Studies the abilities of children to interpret features of a Radarsat image. Shows that they can interpret major geographical features on the image but had problems finding Radarsat locations on road maps. (DSK)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Instruction, Educational Innovation, Elementary Education, Geography, Geography Instruction, Grade 6, Instructional Materials, Intermediate Grades, Map Skills, Radar, Satellites (Aerospace), Science Materials, Social Studies, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Note: Table of contents lists wrong pagination. Includes information for finding information on the Radarsat satellite on the Internet .