Teaching Geography: Third Edition

Book Details

• Author: Phil Gersmehl

• Publisher: Taylor & Francis

• Language: English

• Edition: 3

• ISBN: 9781462516414

• Pages: 332

• Cover: Paperback

• Package Dimensions: 10.0 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches

About The Book
Teaching Geography (3rd Edition) is a comprehensive and engaging resource for K-12 teachers, offering practical strategies and teaching techniques to help students develop strong spatial-thinking skills. Written by Phil Gersmehl, this widely adopted text explores fundamental geographic principles and provides over 100 maps and graphics to help bring these concepts to life. Designed to foster an interactive learning environment, the book is an excellent resource for educators teaching geography at all grade levels.

The third edition has been fully updated to include a new chapter on geography in the curriculum and an appendix on the neuroscience of spatial reasoning. With its clear and accessible writing, it offers a wealth of instructional materials, teaching tips, and a companion CD-ROM that includes more than 225 reproducible student activities, a Model Curriculum, PowerPoint slides, and resources linked to Common Core State Standards and Geography Standards.

This edition also introduces new activities and provides additional graphics, making it an even more invaluable tool for educators who wish to promote spatial awareness and understanding of the world’s land, climate, economy, and cultures. Highly praised by educators, this text is a must-have for social studies and geography instructors looking to enhance their teaching and make geography more accessible and exciting for their students.