ERIC Number: EJ784217
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2007-Sep
Pages: 8
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-1341
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Aesthetics in Geography: Ideas for Teaching Geography Using Poetry
Kirman, Joseph M.
Journal of Geography, v106 n5 p207-214 Sep 2007
This article discusses how poetry can be used for teaching geography. The rational for using and writing poetry, its relationship to the National Standards for Geography, grade levels, pedagogical concerns associated with poetry writing, and subject integration are discussed. There are also classroom activities, sample discussion questions, lesson plans and both print and Internet resources. (Contains 1 table and 1 note.)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Aesthetics, Learning Activities, Geography Instruction, National Standards, Internet, Poetry, Teaching Methods, Lesson Plans, Discussion, Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Writing (Composition)
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Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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