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ERIC Number: EJ447911
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0886-9286
Using Thinking Skills to Solve Geographic Riddles.
Pellow, Randall A.
Social Studies Journal, v19 p9-12 Spr 1992
Presents two geography problem-solving scenarios for use with elementary and middle school children or preservice teachers in social studies methods courses. Provides problems about the magnetic poles and the presence of ice in desert conditions. Calls upon teachers to encourage students to use their thinking skills to solve the problems. (SG)
Descriptors: Climate, Critical Thinking, Elementary Education, Geography, Geography Instruction, Higher Education, Learning Activities, Magnets, Methods Courses, Preservice Teacher Education, Problem Solving, Social Studies, Thinking Skills
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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