Geography Commons^™

Migration Streams, Geographic Alliance Of Iowa

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Students will be able to identify reasons migrants leave a country and why they chose to go to certain countries and why they move within a country. Students will be able to make migration stream maps from data. Students will understand and compare migration streams of Chile and the U.S. Students will research local immigration.

Trade In A Long Country, Geographic Alliance Of Iowa

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Students will identify ways in which people of Chile have adapted to life in each of the four regions. Students will analyze the relationship of physical features on trade in the U.S. and Iowa/Minnesota.

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.

Why Immigrate?, Erin Nennig

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Students will learn the reasons behind immigration. Students will identify any struggles or issues with immigration. Students will analyze how immigrants affect Americans.

Regions Of Chile Using The Five Themes Of Geography, Geographic Alliance Of Iowa

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Students will define and explain the importance of these key geographic terms: climate, vegetation, population density. Students will describe the physical characteristics of four regions of Chile: Big North, Little North, Central, and South. Students will explain how physical features affect the people in an area. Students will identify ways in which people of Chile have adapted to life in each of the four regions. Students will analyze the relationship of physical features on trade in the U.S. and Minnesota. Students will become familiar with the characteristics of the regions of Chile.

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.

Fun With Longitude And Latitude, Angela Groene

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Students will be able to use longitude and latitude to locate points on a map.

Geography Agriculture Photo Essay, Mark Felderman

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Students will use the creativity of photography to show understanding of the 5 themes of geography.

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.

Gps Navigation Activity, Carmen Besler, Jayne Meyer, Jodi Russell, Marlene Weber

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Students will be able to find a location using new coordinates.

Here Today... Here Tomorrow???: Biodegradable Experiment, Kristi Watson

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Students will be able to see the importance of using biodegradable materials to help the earth.

Higher Or Lower Temperatures, Evelyn Oliver

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Students will be able to draw clothing appropriate for each season in Iowa. Students will be able to determine if a city is warmer or cooler than Logan, IA and identify the difference in latitude, nearness to water, and elevation.

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.

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.

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.

Human Rights Violations In Wwii, Dan Kauble

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By breaking into five groups representing one of five nations (US, USSR, UK, Japan, or Germany) who fought in World War II, researching two events in which their nation violated one of the human rights listed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and then presenting their findings to their classmates with maps and photos, students will not only learn about human rights and WWII but also come away with a greater understanding of the geography of the conflict.

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.

Learn About Physical Environments, Jodi Russell, Marlene Weber, Jan Jauhiainen

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The students will understand that the physical environment affects home construction in different regions. ***The students will recognize the countries where the target language is spoken. ***Students will recognize and/or present information in English on a given cultural topic. (*** Denotes additional high school objectives.)

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.

Monsoons: A Three Season Play, Kathy Sundstedt

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Students will enact and understand the causes of South Asia’s monsoon.

Nigeria And Africa: Using Mental Maps To Organize Information, Dr. Kay Weller

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Students will draw a mental map of the world from memory. Students will draw a mental map of Africa from memory. Students will generate a list of their life experiences and write an analysis of how those experiences contributed to their perception of Africa as seen on their map.

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.