GL De Pedro Module in Geog 412 A.Y. 2014-2015

Introduction

Why should geography be taught in the elementary school? ~ Haas, M.E.~

For many people, geography means knowing where places are. It is true that knowing where places are and something of their characteristics is important, just as knowing the alphabet is important for reading or the multiplication tables for arithmetic; but geography involves far more. Geography is the study of places on earth and their relationships with each other. Often the study of geography begins with one’s home community and expands as a person gains greater experience. Thus, geography provides a conceptual link for children between home, school and the world beyond. Geographers study how people interact with the environment and with each other from place to place and they classify the Earth into regions in order to draw generalizations about the complex world in which we live. Because it deals with where and how people live, geography is rich in material that relates to international understanding, multi-cultural concerns, and environmental education (Canadian Council for Geographic Education, n.d.).

I think no one will disagree that geography is a deep determinant of human development, intrinsically linked through human health, agricultural prospects, access between locations, and specific political institutions that is stipulated in the Geography and Human Development in the Philippines, 29 July 2013.

We cannot also deny the fact that geography helps one understand the physical and cultural characteristics of the world. Geographic education provides the values, knowledge, concepts, and skills to better understand ourselves, our relationship to the earth, and our interdependence with other peoples of the world. The locational organization scheme of geography provides a framework for learning the physical, social, and historical phenomena studied in both elementary and secondary schools.

Now, your journey in taking up Geog 412: Geography and Natural Resources of the Philippines commence here. Enjoy your learning.

~GLD

GL De Pedro Module in Geog 412 A.Y. 2014-2015

Module in Geog 412: Geography & Natural

Resources of the Philippines

GENER L. DE PEDRO Instructor, Institute of Education

Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology geneaetos@gmail.com

Name: ________________________________ Course & year: ________________________

GL De Pedro Module in Geog 412 A.Y. 2014-2015

Table of Contents

Lesson 1 The Five Themes of Geography

Lesson 2 Basic Geography Skills

Lesson 3 Geography in the Elementary School

Lesson 4 Writing Integrative Lessons in Geography

GL De Pedro Module in Geog 412 A.Y. 2014-2015

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS COMMITTEE

GEE MARIE S. BINAG, Ph.D. Chairman

Prof. VIRGINIA E. MORDENO ANGELITA H. BALANTAC

Member Member

________________ Date of Approval

Remarks: The module has been reviewed, evaluated, and recommended for classroom use.