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ERIC Number: EJ638268
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-1047-7942
Geographic Profiles: A Technique for Teaching Spatial Relationships.
Mealor, W. Theodore, Jr.; Giannangelo, Duane
Southern Social Studies Journal, v27 n1 p64-81 Fall 2001
Describes a learning activity that focuses on geographic profiles. Students are divided into five groups and are responsible for creating a profile of one geographic data set. The five data sets are based on thematic maps of the United States found in "Goode's World Atlas, 19th edition." (CMK)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Geographic Concepts, Geography Instruction, Grade 11, Grade 5, Group Activities, Maps, Profiles, Social Studies, Spatial Ability
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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