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Weather-Related Phenomenon Of Iowa, Elizabeth Dexter
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.
Trees, Rodney Wallace
Trees, Rodney Wallace
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The student will be able to locate, identify, and understand the photosynthic cycle of 6 species of trees. The student will also be able to explain physical observations made of each tree.
What Makes A Healthy (Or Unhealthy) Nation?, Jesse Dowell
What Makes A Healthy (Or Unhealthy) Nation?, Jesse Dowell
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Identify and investigate the cultural, economic, and political factors that contribute to a nation’s health and well-being.
Using Google Earth To Track Carnegie Steel From U.S. History, Tim Curnutte
Using Google Earth To Track Carnegie Steel From U.S. History, Tim Curnutte
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Students will understand that Carnegie Steel owned all facets of steel production and transportation, effectively cutting out the middle men, thus maximizing corporate profits.
Virtual Vacation, Traci Lake
Virtual Vacation, Traci Lake
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Students will determine criteria used to choose travel locations and use reasoning to explain how their choices fit these criteria. Students will use Google Earth to determine a travel itinerary and route of transport, identifying important human and physical features. Students will use Google Earth technology to create a tour in which to map and measure their travel.
Who's Developed?, Brittany Lassen
Who's Developed?, Brittany Lassen
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Students will understand what makes a country developed or not developed and may have some of their misconceptions addressed regarding how developed/underdeveloped certain countries are.
World Population And Food Distribution, Matt Hoodjer
World Population And Food Distribution, Matt Hoodjer
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Students will be able to identify what parts of the world are and are not heavily populated. Students will be able to identify the regions of the world with a scarce food supply. Students will be able to propose strategies to correct the imbalance of the world food distribution.
Farmers And Economic Decision-Making, Anthony Boggs
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Mapping Activity: What Countries Have Child Soldiers?, Kimn Hassenfritz
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
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.
Was China's One Child Policy A Good Idea?, Brittany Roberts
Was China's One Child Policy A Good Idea?, Brittany Roberts
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Students will examine both sides of the one-child policy debate and examine consequences of the law.
Where Does It Come From?, Barry Eberhard
Where Does It Come From?, Barry Eberhard
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Students will predict where they think a majority of their clothing is produced, and then check each others labels to see if they are correct. Students will identify their favorite outfit and where each item of clothing was manufactured. Students will explore the places their clothing originates from via Google Earth and gapmider.com.
Where Does Our Stuff Come From?, Brittany Lassen
Where Does Our Stuff Come From?, Brittany Lassen
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Students will understand the importance of globalization by seeing how much of our everyday items come from other countries. Students will further be able to understand the huge quantities of items that come from other countries and will work on analyzing how this affects the U.S.’s balance of trade.
An Immigration Debate, Geographic Alliance Of Iowa
An Immigration Debate, Geographic Alliance Of Iowa
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Students will understand that the needs of a nation may conflict with the needs of an individual or group.
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.