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Keiper, A. Timothy ( March 1999). An Inquiry Into a New Approach to Learning Geography. //ProQuest Educational Journal,// 47 (4).

In the Inquiry Into a New Approach to Learning Geography for Elementary Students. Proponents of educational reform in

geography have been pointing toward the integration of technology with an activity based, critical thinking model. Keiper gives descriptions

of how elementary students learn best; through activities integrating technology; PowerPoint, MS Word. Very useful article, gives a very

observant perspective.

Hopkins, Gary(2002). The Route to Improved Geography Skills. Lesson Planning Article, //Education World//

Editors have created five lessons that employ maps to teach geography and a wide variety of other skills. Included: Lessons to

teach all students about maps, the economy, and maps from space. Other resources are provided in the article. Provides five descriptive

lessons on how to teach geography from a creative stand point. For example; Create your own country, Comparing Countries, and

Memorable Maps. Easy, and fun to use.