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- 7th - 12th
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Students examine the roles that natural events (such as droughts), population growth and other human factors play on land use and food supply. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students compare historical aerial photographs with current aerial photographs and determine what factors influenced land use decisions. They consider future changes in land use and the affect on the community. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students study the major time periods of Pennsylvania's history and recognize patterns of population density, technological changes and land use patterns that characterized each. They evaluate the impact of land use patterns on water quality. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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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. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine social and political viewpoints concerning land use issues and related legislation. They evaluate and lobby for or against pending legislation, and identify where citizens can have an impact on the legislative process. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students combine a map of natural areas of Point Pelee with a map of human land use of Point Pelee to create a completely new map. They simulate a GIS overlay of two maps to produce a synthesized product. Full Review »
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- 8th - 9th
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Students examine the land use values of a variety of people in Kenya. They determine how these differences can cause conflict among those who use the same land area. They look at the conflict from different points of view and they attempt to find solutions. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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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. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students identify the land use zones on a planning map and identify the patterns that have possible negative effects on water quality. They participate in a visualization exercise, analyze the maps, and redraw existing land use maps for better environmental quality. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students view aerial photos and topographic maps of their local area. They compare and contrast major land use patterns over time by comparing these images to maps that are at least 50 years old. They analyze them using the four land use decision-making models. Full Review »