Teaching Geography, Second Edition (Teaching Geography (W/CD)) Review

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(More customer reviews)Gersmehl makes a convincing argument for "Four Cornerstones" of Geography over national and state Five and Six theme Geography standards. The book provides good examples for classroom use, and offers great rationales for why teaching geography is an absolute must.

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This book and accompanying CD-ROM present a complete conceptual framework and many hands-on ideas for effective K-12 geography instruction. The focus is on planning instruction that helps students develop spatial-thinking skills while learning about the land, climate, economy, and culture of places around the world. Nearly 100 engaging activities are provided in reproducible transparency masters and on the CD-ROM. Grounded in national and state standards, this is an ideal preservice text or professional development resource.New to This Edition:*Updated throughout in response to teacher feedback.*Chapter on spatial cognition.*More ideas for linking geography instruction to math, science, and social studies.*CD-ROM now includes more planning tools and activities, including interactive units, special curricular materials for K-12 and much more.