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- 9th - Higher Ed
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Students read various articles related to transportation and land use. They cite textual references as they engage in panel discussions, shared inquiry discussions and debates. They write a persuasive essay on the topic. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students evaluate the role of government in addressing land use and other environmental issues. They analyze the powers, responsibilities, and limitations of elected and appointed officials in the national legislative, executive, and judicial branches. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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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. Full Review »
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- 4th - 9th
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Students locate the state park they are studying on a map. They evaluate the land cover and land use now and make predictions on its future use. 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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- 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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- 11th - 12th
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Students apply measurement skills to compare and contrast aerial photos. They interpret the effects of changing land uses and how development relates to the environment. Students complete worksheets and describe events that historically encourage land use patterns. 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 »
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