A brief course in the teaching process

by George D. Strayer

B. Geography is rather an important subject to be studied in connection with other subjects so as to produce best results from curriculum as a whole.

C. Coöperation between subjects does not mean parallelism in teaching or disorganization on one subject because of temporary possible cross relations to other subjects.

D. Unity of course of study as whole in any subject of more value than temporary mutual relations between subjects.

E. Geography closely related, in many ways, to nature study, history, language, and arithmetic.

F. Geography may contribute to and receive help from industrial subjects.

2. Geography and Nature Study.

A. Simpler elements of geography should be included sanely in nature study of Grades I, II, and III.

B. Geography in Grade III and perhaps IV should be based on nature study of earlier years. Simpler aspects of home geography should be taught before Grade III.

C. Geography contributes to nature study knowledge of conditions influencing distribution of plants and animals, elements of weather, soils, slopes, drainage, simple land forms, distance, and other conditions affecting problems of food, clothing, and shelter.