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An Introduction To Child Soldiers: Causes And Effects, Jen Slagel
An Introduction To Child Soldiers: Causes And Effects, Jen Slagel
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The student will be able to describe the causes for the use of child soldiers and its effects on the children.
Biomes, Heather Schoenwetter
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
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
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
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.
Absolute Vs. Relative Location, Anthony Boggs
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.
Are Your Electronic Products Fueling The Deadliest War In The World?, Kimberly Thielen-Metcalf
Are Your Electronic Products Fueling The Deadliest War In The World?, Kimberly Thielen-Metcalf
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The student will answer a series of questions applying economic reasoning to the Conflict in the Congo. The student will apply the laws of supply and demand and evaluate his or her role in the conflict.
Common Threads And Surprises? Messages In The National Anthems Of The World, Kenny Shannon
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.
Comparative Economic Systems And Per Capita Gdp, Darrell Burmeister
Comparative Economic Systems And Per Capita Gdp, Darrell Burmeister
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Students will compare maps of per capita GDP and type of economic system.
Comparing Folk Tales, Anne Hoeper
Comparing Folk Tales, Anne Hoeper
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Students will be similarities and differences between Indian and American folktales. Students will realize that human natures crosses country borders. Students will be able to hypothesize about culture of India.
Comparing Three World Heritages: The Taj Mahal, The Great Wall, And The Statue Of Liberty, Natasha Cooper, Kathy Sundstedt
Comparing Three World Heritages: The Taj Mahal, The Great Wall, And The Statue Of Liberty, Natasha Cooper, Kathy Sundstedt
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Students will be aware of similarities and differences between these three places.
Conflict Geography: The Separatist Movement In Quebec, Melinda Meyne
Conflict Geography: The Separatist Movement In Quebec, Melinda Meyne
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Students will research facts about the issue of the Québec Separatist Movement. They will learn about the points of view of important political figures as well as the average citizens. They will evaluate the facts and others' opinions to for their own opinion.
Countries And Capitals, Lynita Hunt
Countries And Capitals, Lynita Hunt
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Students will be able to identify and label the countries and capitals of the Hispanic World.
Creating Detail In The Settling Of A Short Story Using Geography, Deborah Vroom
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
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
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
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.
Float Along With Huck And Jim, Sue Milligan
Float Along With Huck And Jim, Sue Milligan
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Students will map the trip Huck and Jim take on the Mississippi and mark key plot points with a picture of the area, geographic fact about the area, and a question about the characters' actions that can be answered with a geographic and/or cultural fact.
An Introduction To Ancient Greece And The Birth Of Drama, Erin Kruger
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.
Frisbee Golf And Gps, Lane Gunderson
Frisbee Golf And Gps, Lane Gunderson
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To have the students integrate geography skills and concepts into a P.E. activity.
Effects Of The Monsoon As Seen Through Google Earth, Tami Mcinroy
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.
Genocide, Trent Lamphier
Genocide, Trent Lamphier
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Students will be able to understand the causes and effects of genocide in world history.
Geocaching To Review For Assessment, Benjamin (Bj) Vanvleet
Geocaching To Review For Assessment, Benjamin (Bj) Vanvleet
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Students will use a GPS device either individually or in groups to search for answers to an assessment’s review questions. Students will become familiar with the technology aspects of GPS but also prepare for whatever assessment (Quiz, Test, Unit Exam) that a teacher chooses.
Best Crop, Bill Schwarz
Best Crop, Bill Schwarz
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Students will match the best conditions for a crop to the existing conditions around the state of Iowa.
Discovering Chile And Its Culture, Ileana Gonzalez
Discovering Chile And Its Culture, Ileana Gonzalez
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Students will be able to familiarize themselves with the geography of Chile. Students will be able to familiarize themselves with sites of interest in Chile. Students will be able to become aware of geographical differences and similarities between Chile and the US/Iowa. Students will be able to compare life and culture in Chile to life in the US/Iowa through festivals, schools, landscape, music and other cultural topics.
Geography Of Conflict: Syria, Andrea Aykens
Geography Of Conflict: Syria, Andrea Aykens
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Students will understand the origins of the current conflict in Syria and the human rights abuses that can occur under an autocratic form of government.
China's One Child Policy Debate, Carrie Kauffman
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.
Generating Comic Books Teach About Quilts As Maps, Dr. Kay Weller
Generating Comic Books Teach About Quilts As Maps, Dr. Kay Weller
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Students will generate a comic book about how escaping slaves used quilts as maps on the Underground Railroad.
Genocide In Rwanda, Tyler Balow
Genocide In Rwanda, Tyler Balow
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In small groups, students will complete a jigsaw on Hutu propaganda and explain how it can be applied to the “8 stages of genocide”. These findings will be presented to the rest of the class.
Geographic Impact On Population Density, Mona Yanacheak
Geographic Impact On Population Density, Mona Yanacheak
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Students will locate census data and create maps to demonstrate population density around the world on the continents; analyze the information to determine geographic and socials needs of the region, draw conclusions and anticipate significant needs within the region due to the population density.