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Sudan And South Sudan: Colonialism, Conflict, And The Growing Pains Of A New Nation, Amy Jones
Sudan And South Sudan: Colonialism, Conflict, And The Growing Pains Of A New Nation, Amy Jones
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Students will understand the concept of colonialism by comparing and contrasting America with Africa's colonial rule. Students will discover how this often contributes to contemporary conflict by igniting cultural differences. Sudan and South Sudan are used to illustrate contemporary conflict that is in part based upon the effects of a history of colonialism.
The Irish Immigrant Experience And The Potato Famine: Ireland, 1845-49, Jennifer Broders
The Irish Immigrant Experience And The Potato Famine: Ireland, 1845-49, Jennifer Broders
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Students will understand how the potato blight had an impact on the population of Ireland and affected immigration.
The Silk Road: The Trans-Eurasian Movement Of Goods, Ideas, Art, Science, And Innovation, Lisa Senne
The Silk Road: The Trans-Eurasian Movement Of Goods, Ideas, Art, Science, And Innovation, Lisa Senne
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Students will diagram the “route” and identify geographical hardships travelers endured along the Silk Road. Students will be able to explain the purpose of the Silk Road, the impact it had on early trading, and it’s modern day relationship to international trade. Students will be able to visually track the spread of goods and ideas across Eurasia.
Traditional Musical Instruments, Natasha Cooper
Traditional Musical Instruments, Natasha Cooper
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Students will understand the four categories of traditional Nigerian music. Students will be able to explain and display an example of the four types of instruments in a poster. Students will be able to apply knowledge as they create their own traditional Nigerian instrument.
What Makes A Location Unique?, Bob Gilbertson
What Makes A Location Unique?, Bob Gilbertson
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Students will:
• Analyze images from their country.
• Complete five themes of geography web cluster about their image.
• Review the information that classmates have written about a different image.
• Work collaboratively as a class to complete the large group web cluster.
• Complete a compare and contrast graphic organizer about Nepal and Egypt.
What's In A Name?: "Oruko Lonro Ni" Which Means "Names Affect Behavior", Anne Hoeper
What's In A Name?: "Oruko Lonro Ni" Which Means "Names Affect Behavior", Anne Hoeper
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Students will be aware that Yoruba people believe the name a child bears can influence his/her behavior; therefore, the names given to a child in Nigeria are chosen for their meaning.
Where Is Your Shirt Made?, Sam Hellberg
Where Is Your Shirt Made?, Sam Hellberg
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To write a five paragraph research paper regarding garment factories throughout the world.
Why Should I Care About Geography?, Amy Bisenuis
Why Should I Care About Geography?, Amy Bisenuis
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Students will participate in a geography lesson in which they will find the countries on a map in which 3 articles of their clothing came from. Then, students will explore Google Earth’s website and type the name of their country (and then the largest city of that country) in and take a virtual field-trip to see what that country looks like. Finally, students will choose one of those countries to make a T-Chart comparing and contrasting life there to life in their town in the USA.
Getting Acquainted With An Iowa Farmer, Anne Hoeper
Getting Acquainted With An Iowa Farmer, Anne Hoeper
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Students will compare and contrast past and present life on Iowa farms.
Introduction To The Five Themes Of Geography, Mike Garnica
Introduction To The Five Themes Of Geography, Mike Garnica
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Students will understand and be able to give examples of the 5 themes of geography: Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, and Regions. Throughout the school year as we learn about ancient civilizations, students will be able to apply the 5 themes of geography to the ancient civilizations that we study.
Introduction To India, George Kuhter
Introduction To India, George Kuhter
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Students will understand India and gain knowledge to compare it to the United States.
Mapping The Crusades, Janet K. Wills
Mapping The Crusades, Janet K. Wills
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Students will create a Google Earth Tour of the First Crusade to Jerusalem. Using a spreadsheet, students will calculate the distance between each of the cities including a final total.
People On The Move, Noel Hansen, Allison Hendrickson
People On The Move, Noel Hansen, Allison Hendrickson
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Students will be able to define the movement terms: internal displaced person, refugee, and migrant. Students will be able to categorize simulated situations (skits performed by the teachers) of people on the move. Students will be able to identify real-life situations using the terms.
People In India, Kelly Davidson
People In India, Kelly Davidson
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Students will determine how the lives of those in India and the USA are similar and different.
The 5 Themes Of Geography: Mystery Colonies, Rebecca Menard
The 5 Themes Of Geography: Mystery Colonies, Rebecca Menard
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Students will be able to identify each of the 13 colonies using clues based on the 5 themes of geography.
The Immigration Tango, Gary Larsson
The Immigration Tango, Gary Larsson
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Students will create a multi-media presentation on the geographic/historical reasons for their families migration to the US.
Using The Five Themes To Understand The Settlement Of The West, Ray Carlson
Using The Five Themes To Understand The Settlement Of The West, Ray Carlson
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Students will understand how settlers from the East modify the environment to meet their needs as they settled the West. Students will understand the humans adapt in response to their environment as the settled the West. Students will be able to identify characteristics that distinguish historic time periods. Students will have an introductory understanding of the Transcontinental Railroad, the Oregon Trail, the Gold Rush, and the Homestead Act of 1862.
West Creek Development Osae, Jeff Firsching
West Creek Development Osae, Jeff Firsching
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Students will work cooperatively to speculate on the changes humans have made to transform farm fields into a housing development and what the consequences of those changes could be.
Struggles In A Sari: How Women Are Affected By Flooding In Bangladesh, Linda Litterer, Sarah Dorpinghaus
Struggles In A Sari: How Women Are Affected By Flooding In Bangladesh, Linda Litterer, Sarah Dorpinghaus
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Students will be able to examine and analyze photographs of flood damage and victims in Bangladesh. Students will be able to predict difficulties faced during flood periods. Students will be able to compare and contrast vulnerability of women facing flooding in developing and developed countries. Students will be able to formulate and critique plans to improve the situation of female flood victims in Bangladesh.
What You Give, Jennifer Krieger-Coen
What You Give, Jennifer Krieger-Coen
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Students will be able to identify the exports of their native country and why the U.S. needs/wants these imports.
The Virgins Of Chile, Erin Nennig
The Virgins Of Chile, Erin Nennig
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Students will investigate the immigration stories and feast day celebrations of the Virgins of Latin America. Students will map where the ideas of each Virgin originated. Students will create and present a PowerPoint describing their assigned Virgin.
Who Are We? Local Geography: Hull, Iowa, Rob Van’T Land
Who Are We? Local Geography: Hull, Iowa, Rob Van’T Land
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Using the most recent data, students will create pie graphs, maps, and writings to give a better picture of the ethnic diversity of Hull.
Compare And Contrast: India, Iowa, And The Usa, Kelly Davidson
Compare And Contrast: India, Iowa, And The Usa, Kelly Davidson
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Students will research the five themes of geography and other facts about India, Iowa and the USA. Students will compare and contrast information about India, Iowa and the USA.
Cache A Gps And Map It In Your Notebook, Susan Reed
Cache A Gps And Map It In Your Notebook, Susan Reed
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The students will learn how to properly use a GPS device. Students will use latitude and longitude points to locate a cache while taking notes. Students will write up directions and construct a map on how other students can find the cache.
Globalization And The Columbian Exchange, Meagan Mccoy
Globalization And The Columbian Exchange, Meagan Mccoy
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Define globalization and explain how the Columbian Exchange shows globalization.
Global Water Crisis Awareness, Krista Elmquist
Global Water Crisis Awareness, Krista Elmquist
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Students in small groups will research water crisis conditions and record findings for one country in crisis on a graphic organizer. Student groups will share findings with classmates who will add additional information so comparisons can be made between countries.
Comparing The Wisdom Of Places: Nigerian Yoruba Proverbs And Colonial American Proverbs Of Benjamin Franklin, Kathy Sundstedt
Comparing The Wisdom Of Places: Nigerian Yoruba Proverbs And Colonial American Proverbs Of Benjamin Franklin, Kathy Sundstedt
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Students will see similarities between proverbs from Nigeria and Colonial America.
Homeless Bird, Kelly Davidson, Natasha Cooper
Homeless Bird, Kelly Davidson, Natasha Cooper
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Students will use “Homeless Bird” to identify Indian geography and culture. Students will define vocabulary from the text. Students will locate important geographical places.
Visiting Mesopotamia, K. Schmidt, A. Garman
Visiting Mesopotamia, K. Schmidt, A. Garman
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Students will design a postcard using primary knowledge of previous classroom discussions of the geographical importance of Mesopotamia.
Comparing India And China's Population With Pasta, Kelly Davidson
Comparing India And China's Population With Pasta, Kelly Davidson
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Students will discuss reasons why a country might try to limit its birth rate. Students will compare geographic data for China and India. Students will use an online database to compare other population indicators for China and India. Students will write paragraphs explaining what these population statistics reveal about China and India. Students will read and answer questions about the population situation in China and India. Students will create a visual display of population data. Students will determine whether India should adopt a one-child policy.