houston1127 
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I don't think Geography is given a high priority in Florida public schools (Although, I don't think much of anything is given a high prority in Florida public schools). Which is odd because a thorough knowledge of that subject would make other subjects (history, current events, social studies, etc) much easier to learn. My public education was horrible, if not negligent. I learned Geography from a cheap globe, my Dad, and maps from National Geographic magazines. Thanks, public schools, for wasting my youth. Thanks, National Geographic, for making such great maps!
Reply #21. Apr 01 11, 8:19 AM
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| naerulinnupesa
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Geography - a science that deals with the description, distribution, and interaction of the diverse physical, biological, and cultural features of the earth's surface (according to merriam-webster online dictionary). Such a shame it was excluded from your science program, pureliqing.
Reply #22. Apr 01 11, 9:27 AM
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| Greatguggly
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I agree with you, houston. The majority of my education took place in Florida as well and I think negligent is a word that sums it up very well. The history "lessons" were even worse than the geography.
Reply #23. May 24 11, 4:52 PM
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| gtsnm
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geography isn't offered at my school. i wish it were though
Reply #24. Jul 09 11, 8:34 PM
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izzy50
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in school
Reply #25. Dec 26 11, 10:08 AM
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| Hiyori
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I live in Mauritius, the island is found in the Indian Ocean. Geography has always been an important subject in schools of my country. It is taught from primary school to secondary school with exams done at the end of the year.
Reply #26. Sep 10 12, 5:16 AM
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| Greatguggly
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The intentional dumbing down of an American generation succeeded beyond the wildest dreams of its architects. They understood that all you need to do is wreck one generation and let nature take its course and wreck the subsequent generations.
Reply #27. Sep 11 12, 1:22 PM
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george48
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I've learned more geography playing on this site, than i ever did in school. Sad, but true.
The quote attributed to Mark Twain,'Never let your schooling get in the way of your education' seems apropos here.
Reply #28. Sep 11 12, 4:11 PM
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| Greatguggly
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Yes, I'd say that quote fits perfectly.
Reply #29. Sep 11 12, 7:45 PM
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| remote9
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In India, usually till class four, Geography is taught differently in different areas. In five/six, we were taught the climatic zones and various Indian features (only a glance). Classes seven and eight covered Africa, North America, South America and Australia. In nine, we were taught about oceans, rivers and time zones in detail. In class ten (which, for me is going to start on this April 9th) we are probably going to learn in detail about India's climate and other features as well as perfect ourselves in the study of Topographic maps. I hope it isn't too tough :)
Reply #30. Apr 06 13, 9:38 AM
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