Saturday, September 09, 2006

Geography students' notebooks should begin to look like artists or designers' portfolios

Parents, siblings, classmates; all should be able to enjoy and learn from the lessons displayed in geography students' notebooks.

Typically we integrate the following elements as we attempt to tell a geographical story:

* colorful, annotated pop-up image
* snacky title, explanatory subtitle
* small but colorful maps
* relevant vocabulary with brief explanations
* source(s)

We will also add a group of multiple-choice questions to the next page so that we can measure the attention of people who read the material.

Students who use it to teach others should keep a record of participants' scores and names and submit it for extra credit - unless it is a required component.

Salaam!

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