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Comparing Nigerian And United States Populations, Anne Hoeper
Comparing Nigerian And United States Populations, Anne Hoeper
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Students will be aware of population growth in Nigeria compared to the United States.
A Snapshot Of Icelandic Culture, Jennifer Broders
A Snapshot Of Icelandic Culture, Jennifer Broders
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Students will understand how language has played an important role in the culture of Iceland and draw comparisons with language in American culture.
Monsoons: A Key To Understanding India, Kelly Davidson
Monsoons: A Key To Understanding India, Kelly Davidson
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Students will define monsoons and their significance for India. Students will analyze the impact of the monsoon on many aspects of life in India. Students evaluate the degree to which an understanding of the monsoons and water issues is a key to understanding India.
The Global Refugee Problem, Mark Matheis
The Global Refugee Problem, Mark Matheis
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Students will locate a major United Nations refugee area in the world, will research and report on the causes and effects of why these camps exist, and learn about the challenges of permanently re-settling these refugees. Students will also study the political, social, and geographical causes and consequences of their displacement, and gain some understanding of the hardships and challenges that refugees and their "hosts" face.
World Population And Food Distribution, Matt Hoodjer
World Population And Food Distribution, Matt Hoodjer
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Students will be able to identify what parts of the world are and are not heavily populated. Students will be able to identify the regions of the world with a scarce food supply. Students will be able to propose strategies to correct the imbalance of the world food distribution.
Indigenous Amazon Tribes, Joe Nekvinda
Indigenous Amazon Tribes, Joe Nekvinda
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Students will learn to describe various causes and effects of the problem, analyze needs on both sides of the conflict, and form opinions about possible solutions to the conflict.
Mapping History, Linda Vanden Bosch
Mapping History, Linda Vanden Bosch
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Students will locate each historical event's location through US History from 1400 to 1865 and transfer that information to their own blown-up outline map and classroom wall size map.
Mapping Ms/Hs H-Lp Grounds, Travis Sprague
Mapping Ms/Hs H-Lp Grounds, Travis Sprague
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Students will identify and describe important geographic features of the school district’s property.
Mapping World News, Beth Miller
Mapping World News, Beth Miller
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Students will be able to use an atlas to locate countries on a world map.
Mpower The World, Your County, And You, Amy Morgan
Mpower The World, Your County, And You, Amy Morgan
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Students will develop and demonstrate a program/project based on the five themes and their community.
Mystery Class For Math, David Sundstedt
Mystery Class For Math, David Sundstedt
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Using Mystery Class (website), students will calculate photoperiods and analyze data.
Osae Can You See? What Is It Like In Chile?, Anne Hoeper
Osae Can You See? What Is It Like In Chile?, Anne Hoeper
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Students will examine and analyze a set of pictures. Students will hypothesize what life is like in Chile. Students will make conclusions about geographical location or culture in Chile.
Sweet Clara And The Freedom Quilt: The Real Story, Dr. Kay Weller
Sweet Clara And The Freedom Quilt: The Real Story, Dr. Kay Weller
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Students will generate a freedom quilt booklet.
The Changing American Landscape: Adapted For A Historical Perspective, Kimn Hassenfritz, Jennifer Slagel
The Changing American Landscape: Adapted For A Historical Perspective, Kimn Hassenfritz, Jennifer Slagel
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Students will be able to understand how humans have changed the physical landscape over time and be able to apply historical events to the pictures.
The Color Run Project, Rachel Hansen
The Color Run Project, Rachel Hansen
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Students apply knowledge of the five themes of geography to an authentic project and use Google Earth to demonstrate their geography skills.
The Color Run Project: Day One, Rachel Hansen
The Color Run Project: Day One, Rachel Hansen
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Students can define location as a theme of geography and apply it to a city in the world.
The Geography Of Rwanda's Genocide, Rachel Hansen
The Geography Of Rwanda's Genocide, Rachel Hansen
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Students can (1) use Google Maps or Google Earth to examine the physical features of Rwanda; (2) apply knowledge of the Demographic Transition Model to Rwanda; (3) evaluate the role culture plays in conflict.
The Hispanic Migration Into Iowa, Joan Lehman
The Hispanic Migration Into Iowa, Joan Lehman
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Students will list, compare, and contrast the positives and negatives of Hispanics to Iowa. Students will interpret data from census.
The New Africa, Angela Groene
The New Africa, Angela Groene
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Students will be aware of the history, unique geographic features, and economic growth of the continent of Africa by examining one specific country and creating a booklet.
Tin Mining On The Jos Plateau, Natasha Cooper
Tin Mining On The Jos Plateau, Natasha Cooper
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Students will understand the history of tin mining on the Jos Plateau. Students will be able to apply information and brainstorm as they construct a poster on the positive and negative consequences of tin mining.
Was China's One Child Policy A Good Idea?, Brittany Roberts
Was China's One Child Policy A Good Idea?, Brittany Roberts
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Students will examine both sides of the one-child policy debate and examine consequences of the law.
Where Does Our Stuff Come From?, Brittany Lassen
Where Does Our Stuff Come From?, Brittany Lassen
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Students will understand the importance of globalization by seeing how much of our everyday items come from other countries. Students will further be able to understand the huge quantities of items that come from other countries and will work on analyzing how this affects the U.S.’s balance of trade.
Where In The World Are You?, Carri Sawyer
Where In The World Are You?, Carri Sawyer
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Students will be able to locate a destination given the latitude and longitude.
World Food Programme/Country Comparison, Julia Swallow
World Food Programme/Country Comparison, Julia Swallow
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The student will use data from websites given to study hunger crisis locations, country statistics, and political conditions in needy regions. Students will organize and compare data, using results for debate.
An Immigration Debate, Geographic Alliance Of Iowa
An Immigration Debate, Geographic Alliance Of Iowa
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Students will understand that the needs of a nation may conflict with the needs of an individual or group.
I'Ll Trade You Dollars For Taka, Geographic Alliance Of Iowa
I'Ll Trade You Dollars For Taka, Geographic Alliance Of Iowa
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Students will convert currency from USD (United States Dollars) to BDT (Bangladesh Taka) and vice versa. Students will familiarize themselves with common prices in BDT and make comparisons costs of similar items in USD.
We're Going To Bangladesh - Now What?, Geographic Alliance Of Iowa
We're Going To Bangladesh - Now What?, Geographic Alliance Of Iowa
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Students will find out the entry requirements for the country of Bangladesh. Students will learn how to properly complete passport and visa application forms. Students will identify the need for vaccinations/immunizations and other medical treatment recommended for travelers to Bangladesh. Students will know how to find entry requirements for all countries and will be able to identify the process to be taken to get to any country in the world.
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words, Kelly Davidson
A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words, Kelly Davidson
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Students will examine and analyze photographs from India. Students will hypothesize about photographs from India. Students will make conclusions about geographical location or culture in India.
Absolute Vs. Relative Location, Anthony Boggs
Absolute Vs. Relative Location, Anthony Boggs
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Students will be able to identify the terms absolute and relative location. Students will be able to discern which method of description is best used to pinpoint a particular location, dependent on context.
An Introduction To Ancient Greece And The Birth Of Drama, Erin Kruger
An Introduction To Ancient Greece And The Birth Of Drama, Erin Kruger
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English II students will be able to identify and explain the five themes of geography and how these themes teach us about the impact of ancient Greece on society throughout time.