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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Biomes, Heather Schoenwetter
Biomes, Heather Schoenwetter
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Students should be able to identify food webs, as well as all the other biotic and abiotic features in their assigned biome and organize their informational facts and visual aids into a classroom Pinterest board that all can access and learn from one another.
Child Labor In India, Luke Juran
Child Labor In India, Luke Juran
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Students will be able to convert rupees to US dollars and vice versa. Students will be able to get a feel for poverty and strife that exists in India. Students will be able to see how basic necessities are considered luxuries for some people.
Common Threads And Surprises? Messages In The National Anthems Of The World, Kenny Shannon
Common Threads And Surprises? Messages In The National Anthems Of The World, Kenny Shannon
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Look at the similarities and differences between the National Anthems of the United States and the United Kingdom. Analyze the meanings of the lyrics of anthems from around the world. Select which national anthems either represent or not represent their ideals and beliefs.
Comparing Folk Tales, Anne Hoeper
Comparing Folk Tales, Anne Hoeper
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Students will be similarities and differences between Indian and American folktales. Students will realize that human natures crosses country borders. Students will be able to hypothesize about culture of India.
Comparing Three World Heritages: The Taj Mahal, The Great Wall, And The Statue Of Liberty, Natasha Cooper, Kathy Sundstedt
Comparing Three World Heritages: The Taj Mahal, The Great Wall, And The Statue Of Liberty, Natasha Cooper, Kathy Sundstedt
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Students will be aware of similarities and differences between these three places.
Conflict Minerals In The Congo, Patrick Davis
Conflict Minerals In The Congo, Patrick Davis
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The student will be able to identify and discuss the role of conflict minerials to the history of the D.O.C.
Countries And Capitals, Lynita Hunt
Countries And Capitals, Lynita Hunt
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Students will be able to identify and label the countries and capitals of the Hispanic World.
Cultural Variations Through Gestures, Erin Coffey
Cultural Variations Through Gestures, Erin Coffey
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Students will be able to describe cultural universals and why they exist. Students will be able to identify factors that account for variations among and within cultures.
Cultural Aspects Of Spanish Speaking Countries, Robin Bliesmer
Cultural Aspects Of Spanish Speaking Countries, Robin Bliesmer
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Students will have a greater understanding globally of the different cultural aspects to many Spanish speaking countries.
Discovering Chile And Its Culture, Ileana Gonzalez
Discovering Chile And Its Culture, Ileana Gonzalez
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Students will be able to familiarize themselves with the geography of Chile. Students will be able to familiarize themselves with sites of interest in Chile. Students will be able to become aware of geographical differences and similarities between Chile and the US/Iowa. Students will be able to compare life and culture in Chile to life in the US/Iowa through festivals, schools, landscape, music and other cultural topics.
Economic Development, Natasha Cooper
Economic Development, Natasha Cooper
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Students will react to how transportation affects the economy. Students will know the role agriculture plays in development. Students will learn how an industry like tin mining compares in effect to transportation and agriculture.
Effects Of The Monsoon As Seen Through Google Earth, Tami Mcinroy
Effects Of The Monsoon As Seen Through Google Earth, Tami Mcinroy
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Students will observe the changes in the landscape in Asia (specifically India) during the summer and winter monsoon. Students will understand that the monsoon start and end dates fluctuate a bit each year. Students will learn patterns of which monsoon seasons are in effect and when. Students will identify the challenges that come with each season.
Farmers And Economic Decision-Making, Anthony Boggs
Farmers And Economic Decision-Making, Anthony Boggs
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Students will be able to make rational economic decisions based on given conditions. Students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the impact economic decisions have on agricultural products in the state of Iowa.
Frisbee Golf And Gps, Lane Gunderson
Frisbee Golf And Gps, Lane Gunderson
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To have the students integrate geography skills and concepts into a P.E. activity.
Genocide In Rwanda, Tyler Balow
Genocide In Rwanda, Tyler Balow
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In small groups, students will complete a jigsaw on Hutu propaganda and explain how it can be applied to the “8 stages of genocide”. These findings will be presented to the rest of the class.