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Misery Mountain Melting (How Climate Change Affects Ski Resorts), Tami Mcinroy
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.
Should I Wear This Or That?, Jennifer Slagel
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.
The Changing American Landscape: Adapted For A Historical Perspective, Kimn Hassenfritz, Jennifer Slagel
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Beginnings Of The English Domination Of Ireland, Brittany Lassen
Beginnings Of The English Domination Of Ireland, Brittany Lassen
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Students will be able to describe the events that led up to the Anglo-Norman (British) invasion of Ireland.
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.
Clothing Comparisons Across Countries, Kathleen Olson
Clothing Comparisons Across Countries, Kathleen Olson
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Students will be able to research the appropriate clothing used for various professions in other countries. Students will be able to prepare/locate the professional clothing using their research information with materials given. Students will be able to give an oral presentation of their clothing research.
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.
Deforestation, Becky Herman
Deforestation, Becky Herman
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Students will research about the causes and effects of deforestation and will take the role of a special interest group that has a vested interest in either the conservation or destruction of existing forest.
Economic Development, Natasha Cooper
Economic Development, Natasha Cooper
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Students will react to how transportation affects the economy. Students will know the role agriculture plays in development. Students will learn how an industry like tin mining compares in effect to transportation and agriculture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, Trent Lamphier
Genocide, Trent Lamphier
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Students will be able to understand the causes and effects of genocide in world history.
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.
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.
History Of Iowa Farming, Anthony Boggs
History Of Iowa Farming, Anthony Boggs
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Students will be able to describe modern farming techniques with those of antiquity and understand the chain of events connecting them.