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Students will be able to identify numerous applications of technology in agriculture and be more familiar with agricultural practices as a result of these Ag-tivities Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th
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Students use GPS receivers to investigate urban land use in their community and explore role of urban planner in development of town or city; students create digital map of their community from the data they collected during their fieldwork. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th
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Students use GPS receivers to survey an open area (natural or disturbed ecosystems) and investigate the different species of plant populations, rock and land formations, and soil types either in the school grounds or in recreational areas in the local com Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 8th
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Students map the changes that occur in the land as a result of urban sprawl. They explore the problems that paving and building have on the watershed and the habitats on the Northshore. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th
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Students use GPS receivers to survey an open area for species of plant populations, rock and land formations and soil types. They examine the effects of water and wind erosion and how they affect plant and animal life. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students begin a study to introduce several ancient civilizations to be covered in sixth grade social studies. They show the relationship between their location and key geographical features. Students locate these civilizations on a GPS unit using a world view, and mark way points. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students research various country's' geographical and economic information to update geography department maps. They conduct research for information on climate, landforms, capitals, major cities, bodies of water and natural resources of their chosen country. Students use mapping software to create their maps. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students gain knowledge about the ways that GPS/GIS is utilized by the agriculture/conservation industries. They perform hands-on activities of testing water quality and developing management plans and recommendations. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students perform hands-on soil mapping activities and develop a treatment recommendation. Their soil sample information is plotted using GPS and GIS equipment and software. Once the maps and data have been completed, students decide upon recommended management solutions for the given area. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students are introduced to the concepts of latitude and longitude. In groups, they identify the Earth's magnetic field and the disadvantages of using compasses for navigation. They identify the major lines of latitude and longitude on a map and determine the location of major cities using only latitude and longitude coordinates. Full Review »
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