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246 Geographic information systems (gis) Lesson Plans
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- 6th - 12th
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Students study coral reefs and the controversy over coral bleaching. They role-play a debate over the issue and come up with a compromise to protect the reefs and the economies that depend on them. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students study the species that live on islands in Lake Erie of the coast of Michigan. They examine the influence of human activites on the change in these biomes as they complete lessons on the islands biogeography. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students are introduced to the life and works of Carmen Lomas Garza. In groups, they research the causes and effects of the Chicano movement and view examples of her self-portraits. They identify other artists who were well known for their self-portraits and create a self-portrait of themselves to share with the class. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students role-play as specialists hired to investigate high levels of bacteria in the San Antonio River. They utilize various sources for their background research a.d conduct a visual survey of the river on a field trip. Students use water quality testing kits and take digital pictures. They also compose an action plan with solutions for cleaning up the river. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 6th
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Students explore the use of design principles in the real world. They evaluate how problems can be solved using design principles. In groups, students design the floor plan for a building of their choice. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students develop a paper topic (in this case, the human impacts on sharks) that is peer reviewed by additional students answering guided questions. The original student must respond to the comments by the fellow classmates. All of the communication is conducted through an electronic discussion board. Full Review »

