World Geography with Globes, World Maps, Queries2009-08-27 00:00:00Great questions and clear, critical thinking, motivate teachers and students, and contribute to enjoyable,memorable geography for all that can last for a lifetime.
Teachers and students may see the same things differently, but when all are on the same page, and learning together ! that is joy beyond belief. Whether a person is an explorer or not, inquiry and queries help form a clearer and better picture. For the novice, geography can be likened to a game of hide and seek ! everything is there, but "hidden" among so much. Geography works when there is capture and lock down of the big items first: continents, oceans, and major physical relationships and positions among these prominent features. Next, comes the "seeing" of major seas, big island groups, unique mountain ranges, major lakes and related aspects such as capitals and major cities.Geography ! Imagining, Connecting, Stretching Minds Internationally on Sea and Land
Regardless of what one teaches or learns, it is easy to get into ruts, sometimes deep ruts. Whether it is a vehicle, or thinking process, a good tow, strong and early, ! by chain, rope or new ideas ! helps to move things along. Rutted, long-entrenched vehic...