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- 9th - 10th
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Students conduct a visual survey to discover information about local land use and water quality; document their findings by mapping and profiling the water body; and use this initial investigation to raise questions about local land use. 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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- 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 »
- Grade Range
- 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 identify social and ecological considerations where human uses of land and trees conflict with each other and ecosystem needs, and describe importance of land-use management and planning through role play. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 10th
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Students study positive and negative aspects of land use laws and zoning ordinances. They participate in a land use planning exercise using a role play activity. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students examine the how the land is used on the islands of Hawaii. Using this information, they discover how elevation affects how the land is used and represent this data in a visual form. They describe existing and alternative uses of resources as well. 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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