The Making of a Geography 'Theme-Based' Elementary School.

Grode, Edward A.

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ERIC Number: EJ652948

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Publication Date: 2000

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The Making of a Geography 'Theme-Based' Elementary School.

Grode, Edward A.

Geographical Education, v13 p34-40 2000

Focuses on Perry School (Erie, Pennsylvania), the first geography theme-based elementary school in which everything is related to geography. Describes what students learn in each grade level and the expectations on what they should know. Reports on the creation of their geography learning lab. (CMK)

Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Practices, Elementary Education, Elementary Schools, Experiential Learning, Geography Instruction, Knowledge Level, Social Studies, Thematic Approach

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Theme issue: Geography for a New Millennium.