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- 6th - 8th
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Students discover that throughout history cities have been centers of population but that human exploitation of fossil fuels was key to the growth of large cities worldwide. They research urban growth through a number of websites. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students access information from the United States Geological Survey's Web site This Dynamic Earth to research the Ring of Fire. They answer four questions and then apply what they have learned to create a bulletin board display. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explain that throughout history cities have been centers of population. They explain that human exploitation of fossil fuels was key to the growth of large cities worldwide. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students research the physical characteristics of Oceania and identify ways in which humans have adapted to these conditions. They create a map of an imaginary Pacific Island and design an advertisement promoting tourism. Full Review »
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- 4th - 9th
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Students become history detectives as they research, and later discuss, various theories about Rapa Nui. They study written language using symbols and create their own symbol language. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students locate the federated States of Micronesia on maps, labeling oceans and surrounding islands. They define and discuss islands and color maps in grades k-2, while students in grades 3-5 use online sources and atlases to provide more detailed labeling on their maps. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students complete a Pacific Island puzzle by using longitute and latitude reference materials. Students use geographic tools and resources to compare location and human-environment interaction. Full Review »
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- 1st - 5th
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Students are introduced to the geography of the Columbia River basin and its history. Using the internet, they research the relationships between the Native Americans and the Hudson Bay Company. They also discuss the effects on the city of Vancouver by having the fort nearby. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students research the acquisition of colonial outposts throughout the Pacific Ocean by the United States during the late-nineteenth century. They present their findings to the class and propose which countries or territories the United States should use for better trade relations. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the geography and history of Polynesia; become familiar with ancient and modern Polynesian culture and the relationship of Polynesian people with the sea; study American Samoa and Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary; and develop a public action plan to protect the marine resources of the area, drawing upon aspects of local Polynesian culture. Full Review »
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