Flow Theory and GIS: Is there a connection for learning?

International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education

Volumn 14, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 225-230

  Smith, Janet S ^a  

^a SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 33644895137     PISSN: 10382046     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10382040508668355     Document Type: Article

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