Geography Commons^™

Population Vs. Natural Resources In Nigeria, Dr. Kay Weller

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Students will generate a map showing the location of oil production and tin production in Nigeria and one showing the location of population centers/settlements in Nigeria. Students will write a one to two page analysis of the maps.

Redistricting Congressional District Based On Census Data, Dan Flaherty, Bill Josund

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Students will demonstrate mastery of the U.S. Congressional redistricting process. Students will create a sample of redistricted map of a given state.

Reading A Map In Any Language, Dawn Shattuck, Kathy Sundstedt

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The students will cooperatively use map-reading skills to discover the physical and political geography of Chile.

Reflective Perspectives: Educating Our Community, Holly Hanna

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Using primary and secondary sources, students will use research to develop “empathy maps” to find patterns in thinking that highlight integral pieces of information sure to change stereotypes and prior frustrations. Those facts will be shared with the community in some fashion (student choice) to help educate the public and fuel empathy.

Rice: It Feeds The World, Kelly Davidson

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Students will identify countries mentioned in the text and locate them on a world map. Students will use an atlas to identify the climatic conditions necessary for growing rice. Students will explain the movement of cultural traditions from a country or origin to a new country.

Riding The Metro In Chile, Tami Mcinroy

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Students will learn the history of the metro in Chile. Students will understand the advantages and disadvantages of riding the metro. Students will differentiate between the Spanish and English spelling of the names of different stations. Students will understand appropriate behavior on the metro. Students will understand how to get from place to place by taking the metro, including what direction to go, when and where to switch trains and what is needed to be able to get from place to place.

Speaking Through Clothing, Kelly Davidson

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Students will analyze how Gandhi used the way he dressed to communicate with the Indian people. Students will identify some of the many layers clothing can express. Students will recognize how clothing styles vary in different styles. Students will observe how clothing styles in one region influence clothing styles in another region. Students will pinpoint the five themes of geography for two different locations.

Siege Mentality: Current And Past Conflicts, Dave Denhartog

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Students will research all about sieges. Students will reiterate creatively what they learned.

Street Treasures: Abandoned Dogs In Chile, Kim Daughetee

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Students will understand the various implications of stray animals in their communities as well as other communities, and the need for responsible pet ownership. Students will become more aware of the crisis of conscience in our society, as well as globally; it is imperative that we reawaken compassion, and not overlook suffering.

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.

Southeast: A Region Of Cultural Diversity, Deloris Ryan

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This lesson is the first lesson introducing culture for each of the regions that will be taught throughout the year. For this lesson we will introduce culture to the students by first of all creating a student friendly definition. Then the students read several informational books for them to create a graphic organizer for each of the cultures that they read about.(#1) The students then do a compare and contrast organizer to compare these cultures.(#2) The final part of the lesson is that the students use this organizer to write an opinion paper with evidence to justify their opinion.(#3) We …

Marshalltown, Ia Landmarks Past And Present, Jill Brockman

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In this lesson, students will:

-Discover past and present Marshalltown Landmarks and discuss changes in both

-Use Google maps to locate important Marshalltown landmarks

-Write an opinion paragraph that sites evidence behind the reasoning for location of selected landmarks.

How ‘Bout Them Hawks!, Julie Tremmel

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Students will learn about the Ioway Indians and others who lived and thrived here while considering the influence of Iowa’s geography on them and on all of us who have followed. The value of primary and secondary resources will be studied.

Surviving The Monsoon: Natural Hazards In Bangladesh, Melinda Aeschliman

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The students will compare the features of Bangladesh with the features of Iowa.

Sweet Clara And The Freedom Quilt: The Real Story, Dr. Kay Weller

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Students will generate a freedom quilt booklet.

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.

Teaching The Five Themes Of Geography: One Grain Of Rice At A Time, Kim Daughetee

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Students will be able to identify and explain the 5 themes of geography.

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 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 House That Musa Built, Anne Hoeper, Dan Walsh

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Students will be aware of building materials used in Nigeria and understand why they are used.

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 Location Theme Of Geography Using The World Cup, Gloria Schmitz

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Students will be able to identify and explain the location theme of geography.

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

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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.

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.

The Movement Of Iowa's State Capitol, Eric Pettit

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Students will be able to identify the three locations of where Iowa’s state capitol has been.

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.

The Thirteen Colonies, Mike Dugger

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Students will demonstrate understanding of similarities and differences between the Thirteen Colonies and their community today.

Traffic Flow In Nigeria, Dan Walsh

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Students will be able to describe some of the frustrations and problems of traffic in Nigeria.

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.