NSF Award Abstract - #9730682| NSF Award Abstract - #9730682 |
| NSF Org | ESI |
| Latest Amendment Date | April 2, 2002 |
| Award Number | 9730682 |
| Award Instrument | Continuing grant |
| Program Manager |
Gerhard L. Salinger ESI Division of Elementary, Secondary & Informal Education EHR Directorate for Education & Human Resources |
| Start Date | May 1, 1998 |
| Expires | April 30, 2003 (Estimated) |
| Awarded Amount to Date | $683536 |
| Investigator(s) | Philip Gersmehl gersmehl@umn.edu (Principal Investigator) |
| Sponsor |
Association of American Geographers 1710 16th St. NW Washington, DC 20036 202/234-1450 |
| NSF Program(s) | INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS DEVELP |
| Field Application(s) | 0000099 Other Applications NEC |
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9730682 Gersmehl Activities and Reading in the Geography of the World (ARGWorld) is a CDROM and a comprehensive set of related hands-on student activities for use in world geography courses in grades 7, 8 and 9. The CDROMs and the activities can be used together, but each stands alone. Students use the tools of geographic analysis to address intuitively interesting problems in compelling situations. Extensive use is made of original maps, remotely sensed imagery, and links to relevant web sites and other sources of real-world geographic information. The CDROM features photographs, interactive maps, and animated explanations of key concepts of scientific geographic analysis. Weaving together multiple strands of basic locations, place, images, analytical skills, explanatory theories and value issues increases the learning of geographic facts, concepts and skills. The development team has produced previous materials and has been active in developing the geography standards. An international steering committee selects case study locations that serve as contexts for activities. The materials are tested by teachers in state geographic alliances. Dissemination is assisted by the NASA Education Division.