Geography Narrow Results
resources for the study of the earth, its features, inhabitants and phenomena
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NAD Standards for High School Social Studies and Social Science Courses Grade 7-Grade 12Download the performance standards for social studies instruction in North American Adventist high schools: World Geography World... -
A Christian Worldview of the Geographer's World Tertiary-LifelongLockton provides a Christian perspective on the nature of geography for geographers at the secondary and tertiary levels and also for non-specialists as well. "From this examination it will be shown that the secular paradigms offer a limited view of geographic... -
Foundations of Geography Grade 6-Grade 7"The study of geography is often thought to be dull and boring. It doesn't have to be that way. Investigate the collection of material to find several different ways to 'hook' students on the study of geography." A WebQuest, PowerPoint, and... -
Four Norwegians Who Made a Difference - Unit Plan Grade 6-Grade 8"In this unit, students will research the contributions of four well-known Norwegians: Amundsen, Grieg, Heyerdahl, and Eriksson. They will analyze their contributions to the world related to discovery and exploration, geography, and the arts. Students... -
Geography Curriculum Framework SPD Grade 5-Grade 12An essential curriculum development tool for Christian secondary schools, this downloadable framework outlines the Adventist philosophy, values and principles, and shows teachers how valuing, thinking and other learning skills can be taught from a Christian... -
Geography Education: A Critical Need Kindergarten-LifelongThis JAE article discusses the importance of and need for geography education at all levels of the Adventist educational system. The Adventist church cannot properly conduct its world-wide, God-given responsibilities if its young people are never seriously... -
Geography's Impact on Human Values Tertiary-LifelongGeography addresses many value-laden issues such as environmental responsibility and concern for the welfare of people, thus integrating the cognitive and affective domains. This article shows how the study of geography is crucial in the development of values,... -
Geography: The Neglected Discipline Kindergarten-Grade 12A 1988 National Geographic Society survey revealed that Americans 18-24 years old scored lower than all their peers in a nine-nation survey that targeted 10, 280 adults in Canada, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Sweden, Great Britain, West Germany, and the United... -
JAE Editorial: Geography - The Handmaiden of Missions Kindergarten-LifelongA globally knowledgeable church is a mission minded church. Victor S. Griffiths suggests that global mission is fueled by members who are aware of the challenges facing societies around the world. Articles in this issue include: Geography:... -
JAE: Of Interest to Teachers Dec 1988-Jan 1989 Kindergarten-LifelongThis Journal of Adventist Education column features current news, reports, and updates of interest to educators. In this issue: Survey Finds Teachers 'Dispirited,' Uninvolved in Reform; Rate of Retention, Graduation for Blacks in U.S. Up Sharply; Dust... -
Making Geography Come Alive for Elementary Students Kindergarten-Grade 8Doris Reile presents ways to enhance teaching geography in the elementary classroom. Discussed are techniques, textbooks, resource books, periodicals, audiovisuals, computers, maps, games, hobbies, collections, and integrated curricula. Reile also encourages... -
Mission Geography Kindergarten-Grade 12Teaching social studies and geography with a world missions perspective takes planning. E. Stanley Chace shares the experience of students from a small rural elementary school who selected a country they wanted to study, and in pairs and small groups, planned... -
Social Studies: High School Supplement SSD Grade 9-Grade 12A handbook to assist teachers in making their classes achieve the ideals of Adventist education in the high school social studies class. It provides ideas, examples and suggestions on how to go about making lesson plans or course outlines Adventist. The handbook... -
Status of Geography in Adventist Elementary and Secondary Schools in the North American Division Kindergarten-Grade 12Wilfred Liske presents the results of a study designed to discover the feelings and perceptions of school administrators and teachers regarding the status of geography education in Adventist schools in North America. -
Teaching Bible in the Third Dimension - How Geography Illuminates the Scriptures Tertiary-LifelongA study of biblical geography dramatically influences our ability to understand the Bible because it provides insights into city size, population, climate, transportation, distances, and geology, which are not self-evident in the Bible stories. The article... -
The 'King of the World' Lives in Kansas Grade 4-Grade 8John Treolo shares the story of Jack Staddon, winner of the 1989 National Geography Bee held in Washington, D.C. Staddon competed against one million 4th to 8th graders representing over 20,000 schools throughout the United States. Staddon also overcame many... -
The Significance of Geography in Other Disciplines Grade 7-TertiaryThe study of geography is closely related to the study of human life. Alexander Job explores the relationship between human culture and the natural environment and shares correlations between geography and other disciplines. Discussed are physical geography,... -
Unit Plan - Where in the World is Timbuktu? Grade 5-Grade 8"This unit is geared for middle to junior high grade levels. It is intended for use with students as a unit in World Cultures. There is a wealth of information and lessons within the unit. It is not intended to be used in its entirety. Pick and choose as you adapt the material for your students." -
Where on Earth Is the Third World? Tertiary-LifelongRasi talks about what a third world country is and how Christians should view the term.