Geography Commons^™

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.

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.

What Causes A Genocide?, Jesse Dowell

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Understand the broad common themes that occurred in the Rwandan and Bosnian genocides, and apply them to current situations.

Body Art, Geographic Alliance Of Iowa

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Students will explore the history of, uses of, and impacts of body art on cultures. Students will identify global practices of body art. Students will design their own works of body art.

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.

Follow An Indian Resource, Luke Juran

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Students will learn various facts about India and Indian states. Students will observe how regional economies are related to national economies, and in turn how national economies fit into the large picture of the global economy. Students will observe how transportation infrastructures (highways, railroads, ports, etc.) aid in the transportation of goods, resources, communication, etc. Students will get a better feel for the geography of India.

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.

Geography Around The Great Wall, Bob Gilbertson

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Students will be able to:

• Describe the Great Wall in their own words

• Work collaboratively with a small group

• Increase their informational writing skills by writing a 7 paragraph essay instead of usual 5

Getting Familiar With Mapping, Susan Wernimont, Jayne Meyer, Carl Meyers, Beth Jarding

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Students will identify characteristics of maps and learn how to use tools to make and analyze them.

Google Sketch Monumental Structures Project, Ryan Dalton

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The objective of the activity is to create a three dimensional monumental, unique, and everlasting structure that symbolizes your selected culture between the 100CE and 1800CE. The second objective will be to research the location, the resources, trade routes, people, specialized skills, and artisans to complete this task. The created structure should symbolize the empire's region's culture, history, location, power, and prestige.

Highland Osae: Observation, Speculation, Analysis, Evaluation, Carrie Taylor

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Students will observe changes that occurred when Highland Elementary was built.

Hiv/Aids Status In Africa, Steve Knoche

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Students will be able to determine where in the world the rates of HIV/AIDS are the highest and be able to compare those rates with other parts of the world.

How Do Your School Rules Compare?, Natasha Cooper

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Students will gain knowledge in their own school rules. Students will be able to compare their school rules with Nigerian school rules.

How Humans Are Creating Desertification In Africa, Casey Conover

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Students will describe the process of desertification and brainstorm ideas on how to help the problem.

Lake Mills O.S.A.E. Land Mark And Business Field Walk, Angie Boehmer

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Students will create a map of Lake Mills that accurately includes local landmarks and area businesses using the O.S.A.E. strategy.

Living In A Lungi, Dawn Brown

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Students will be able to describe, make, and wear traditional Bangladeshi male attire. Students will be able to sew French stitches on cotton fabric.

Mapping Activity: What Countries Have Child Soldiers?, Kimn Hassenfritz

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Students will be able to understand what countries use child soldiers and draw generalizations.

Misery Mountain Melting (How Climate Change Affects Ski Resorts), Tami Mcinroy

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Students will learn the names of all 12 major climate zones, what each one is like, discuss the argument about whether climate change is human-caused or due to natural shifts, and decide how climate change impacts snowfall at ski resorts.

Nigerian Storytelling, Anne Hoeper

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Students will be acquainted with Nigerian literature. Students will see similarities and differences between folktales they are familiar with and Nigerian folktales. Students will become aware that folktales may teach values. Students will gain an appreciation of Nigerian culture through the reading of folktales.

Nigerian Transportation Through Mathematics, Aaron Shields

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Students will compare the percentage of one’s income needed to buy a car in Nigeria vs. United States.

Should I Wear This Or That?, Jennifer Slagel

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The students will be more aware of where they buy their clothing and what effect it has on the people who make it.

Lewis And Clark Timeline, Lynn Brigham

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Students will read Lewis and Clark by: R. Conrad Stein (lexile 980). Before reading students will fill in the Assess and Conquer worksheet on the vocabulary words. After reading Lewis and Clark the students will create a timeline of events from The Corps of Discovery. They will have to research the event(s) for a particular date from the Lewis and Clark Trail. Students will also compare and contrast the writing and language used in the story to the writing and language used in Lewis and Clark’s journal entries.

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 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.

Traffic And Transportation In Nigeria, Chris Joslin

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Students will understand traffic and transportation problems Nigerians face.

We're Going To Chile - Now What?, Dawn Shattuck

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Students will find out the entry requirements for the country of Chile. Students will learn how to properly complete passport application forms. Students will identify the need for vaccinations/immunizations and other medical treatment recommended for travelers to Chile. 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.

Social Realities In Chile, Sarah Lerdal

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Students will be able to identify differences in Chilean and American societies. Students will be able to explain why and how societies develop different laws and customs. Students will be able to debate the pros and cons to current Chilean societal situations.

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.

Ancient Civilizations Review, Whitney Ott-­‐Zuzich

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Students will be able to correctly identify different historical sites using latitude and longitude. Students will be able to correctly locate the different historical sites on a map.

An Illustrated Monsoon, Kathy Sundstedt

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Students will understand the meaning of the word monsoon and compare their climate to Indian climates.