I. Difficulties in teaching commercial geography are due to modernness of subject, constant changes involved, lack of illustrative materials and to difficulties of securing proper materials for class study.
J. Some recent successes in teaching commercial and industrial geography. The development and purposes of commercial museums for schools.
Reference: Teachers College Record, March, 1901, pp. 29-35.
VII. The Basis of Work in the Upper Grades
1. Geography in Upper Grades should be founded on Good Working Knowledge of Elementary Principles of Geography.
A. These principles should be elaborated summaries or generalizations of earlier work, and should be developed only so fully as is necessary for clearness and for future good work.
B. Physical geography not as an end, but as a means to an end.
C. Life consequences to be made prominent as illustrations at every step.
2. This Work should include:
A. Earth’s shape—simple proofs and effects.