Geography Commons^™

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

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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.

City/Building/Directions/Nature/Weather/Forest Animal Words, Denise Liechty

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Students will be able to recall/recognize/identify/define and demonstrate knowledge of the City/Building/Directions/Nature/Weather/Forest Animal words.

Fiction, Geography, And Migration, Dr. Kay Weller

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Students will read Grapes of Wrath, citing specific examples of the role of geography in the story in geography field notes.

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.

Creating Detail In The Settling Of A Short Story Using Geography, Deborah Vroom

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Students will be able to create a short story, rich in detail and set in another area other than Mt. Pleasant, Iowa or the United States.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

China's One Child Policy Debate, Carrie Kauffman

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Students will analyze China’s one-child policy, determine the pros and cons and then take part in a structured debate about whether or not they believe it was an effective solution to China’s population problem or if it is a violation of Chinese citizen’s human rights.

Geography Saves America! The Battle Of Gettysburg, Kenny Shannon

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Students will:

• Learn how geography impacted the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg

• Appreciate how geography has played a crucial part in American history

• Practice public speaking (incorporate geographical importance to history in the speech)

How The Middle East "Got That Way" Ii, Brittany Lasen

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Students will be able to describe reasons for the conflict in the Middle East and the groups that are involved in the conflict.

God Grew Tired Of Us: Migration Of Sudanese "Lost Boys" To U.S., Brittany Lassen

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Students will learn the current conflict in Sudan and about the journey of Sudan’s lost boys to the U.S. Students will also learn about the challenges these young people faced and triumphs they experienced when they arrived.

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.

Rivers And Westward Expansion, Kelly Coleman

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Students will research a river in the United States and answer questions about the river and identify the river on a map of the United States.

Scrubbing The Skunk, Tim Sheeley

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Students will be able to identify and locate latitude and longitude coordinates using a GPS unit.

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.

Understanding Conflict And Genocide In The Former Yugoslavia, Traci Lake

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Students will know: the causes of conflict, the definition of genocide, the causes of conflict in the former Yugoslavia, what action has been taken to recover from genocide in the former Yugoslavia. Students will be able to: identify sources of conflict in other parts of the world and analyze the role geography plays in those conflicts, determine the responses that were made to the genocide in the former Yugoslavia and formulate a plan about what should have been done differently to prevent/lessen the severity of the conflict, analyze the current situation in the former Yugoslavia and how the past plays …

Weather-Related Phenomenon Of Iowa, Elizabeth Dexter

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Students will identify the natural hazards that affect the state of Iowa. Students will identify Iowa’s landscape and runoff. Students will compare surrounding state’s natural hazards to those of Iowa; how is Iowa different? Students will analyze precautions necessary to avoid loss of property or death.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.