THE PECULIARITIES OF GEOGRAPHICAL CONCEPTS AND TERMS TEACHING IN THE SEVENTH GRADE

Geography is the most integrated subject in a comprehensive school. It could not manage the geography learning without knowledge of biology, history, mathematics and other subjects. That is why concepts and terms faced in the geography lessons by pupils are very various. There are different opinions that are not necessary to memorize the geographical concepts and terms but their knowledge is required during various tests. Teaching / learning of terms and concepts in the seventh grade of secondary school is heavy enough process. It is difficult to pupils to distinguish some concepts and terms. The main task of the teacher it is logical selection of concepts and terms which pupils should learn well. Studying of different terms and concepts it is very important to organise process of teaching/learning creatively. It is applied such methods as didactic game, mini-projects, work with the Internet and other sources of the information. How geographical concepts and terms should be taught in the seventh grade for better memorizing and knowing how to use them in their daily activities are discussed in this article.