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Making a Cartogram
Students interpret statistical geographic information by creating a cartogram.
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Geography Tutor: Five Themes of Geography: DVD-Video Assignment
In this geography skills activity, students watch the National Geographic video "Five Themes of Geography." Student then respond to 8 short answer questions about content of the video.
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Journey to Gettysburg
Students use latitude and longitude to map the path of the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Siting Wind Power
Students analyze a variety of curves that describe the power extracted from the wind by a variety of commercially produced wind turbines. They utilize site specific topographic maps and political boundary data to evaluate and make...
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Mapping Electricity
Students complete Internet research and use their map reading skills to learn about how the United States creates and uses electricity in different states. In this energy sources lesson plan, students study the mini map of energy usage...
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Mongolia Geography
Pupils examine the geography and culture of Mongolia. Individually, they cut out cut-outs of animals to place on their maps and label the grasslands and desert areas. They locate major cities and rivers along with vegetation.