Students examine opposing points of view in a legal land use battle and propose resolutions for the conflict. They further explore the situation by drafting memorandums of understanding that outline a path to reconciliation.

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6th - 12th

Students explore how changes in human land use are impacting local environments. They also explore some of the social impacts of various land uses in their area. They identify and discuss some social impacts of the different land uses.

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Grades:

9th - 12th

Students examine alternative land uses for farmland. They analyze the importance of rotating crops. They also discuss different environmental issues associated with farming.

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Grades:

9th - 11th

Students discuss the importance of "land." They review the four types of land classification--urban, rural, agricultural and conservation--and participate in an activity involving an apple that demonstrates the use of land in Hawaii. They create a map that shows agricultural land use in Hawaii.

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9th - 12th

Students recognize how the climate of the Hudson Valley has changed since the last glaciation. They explain these changes using a reconstruction of the land use changes in the Hudson Valley composed of confetti, ziploc bags and other every day items.

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7th - 12th