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Sutherland, Ross – Journal of Geography, 1994
States that drainage basins, stream discharge, and sediment discharge are fundamental concepts in physical geography and integral parts of other cognate disciplines. Presents two exercises about these concepts. Includes a set of field-based exercises and a set of exercises for students who are unable to conduct field monitoring. (CFR)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Experiential Learning, Field Instruction, Geographic Concepts
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Gutierrez, Esta Diamond; Sanchez, Yvette – Journal of Geography, 1993
Describes a primary-level field geography program in which students explore the geography and archaeology of their rural community. Presents a set of mapping activities to help students understand cardinal directions and use locational skills. Concludes that the program has successfully involved students, parents, and community members in…
Descriptors: Archaeology, Cartography, Class Activities, Community Cooperation
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Ellis, Brian – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1993
Contends that a challenge of teaching humanistic geography is to encourage students' responses to landscapes in ways that may be different from their previous experience. Argues that conventional practices may not be appropriate instructional procedure in humanistic geography and describes an alternative approach. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning