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ERIC Number: EJ600333
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7996
Connecting Literature with K-8 National Geography Standards.
Berson, Michael J.; Ouzts, Dan T.; Walsh, Lisa S.
Social Studies, v90 n2 p85-92 Mar-Apr 1999
Believes that teachers should use a literature-enhanced curriculum to teach geography because this approach allows them to meet the National Geography Standards, bridge geographically distant worlds for their students, and promote multiculturalism. Stresses the importance of carefully choosing literature and provides an appendix that lists award-winning children's books. (CMK)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Cultural Pluralism, Elementary Education, Geography Instruction, Middle Schools, National Standards, Relevance (Education), Social Studies, Student Motivation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: National Geography Standards