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GAW Events geography Awareness Week November 1622, 1997. Postcard Contest *Rules for PostcardContest; Orienteering - Introduce/Reinforce compass reading create a http://www.hawaii.edu/hga/GAW97/GAWsch.html
Extractions: Discuss: What does it mean to explore? Invite a Guest Speaker to talk about his/her explorations in the community and beyond (i.e., parents, state and federal agencies) "Explore the World" Postcard Contest *Rules for Postcard Contest Orienteering - Introduce/Reinforce compass reading create a course on the school campus for students to find their way. Read books that deal with different explorations or explorers. Students can access the WWW for more information. Information can be shared through writings, art, drama, etc. *Literature books (suggested) How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World , by Marjorie Priceman. After reading the story, discuss with students the ingredients used for an apple pie and where on earth each of the ingredients comes from. Students will create their own books based on a favorite recipe. They need to conduct research to discover where the ingredients in their recipe come from and to learn the characteristics of these places.
Helping Your Child Learn Geography - Suggested Reading Helping Your Child Learn geography October 1996. Suggested reading. For YoungerReaders. Adams, Jeanie. The Basic Essentials of Maps and compass. 1988. http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/children/geography/reading.html
Extractions: Return to Federal Citizen Information Center Home Page Printer-friendly page Helping Your Child Learn Geography - October 1996 Adams, Jeanie. Going for Oysters . An Australian Aboriginal family going after oysters almost forgets Grandad's warning about avoiding the eastern swamp. Brusca, Maria Cristina. My Mama's Little Ranch on the Pampas . The author recalls the first year she spent as a child on a ranch in Argentina. Goble, Paul. The Gift of the Sacred Dog and The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses . These stories, accompanied by beautiful pictures, are based on legends of the Native Americans. Gray, Nigel. A Country Far Away . The similarities in the lives of two boys, one in an African village and one in a western country, are depicted in words and pictures. Hartman, Gail. As the Crow Flies: A First Book of Maps . The views of an eagle, rabbit, crow, horse, and gull are combined to make a map. Priceman, Marjorie.
GeoCommunity GIS, GPS, Mapping, Educational Resources Since 1987, the National Geographic Society has sponsored geography Awareness Weekto From The USGS (01.11.02) USGS Teaches Map and compass reading and How http://spatialnews.geocomm.com/education/
Extractions: GIS Education - Join the K-12GISList discussion list With the help of a number of GIS software vendors and Colleges offering GIS programs, we've put together a collection of educational GIS material, College listings, and pointers to online training. If you would like to submit a paper, tech tip, tutorial, or suggest a new educational resource, please contact editor@spatialnews.com 2002 Education Communication Newsletter (PDF) - Each year, Joseph Kerski of the USGS Education Outreach puts together a comprehensive summary of the events he has taken part in during the year. This is a fantastic summary and a great resource for anyone interested in k-12 GIS activities (01/03/03). * Announcement * C Tech Announces Increased University Discounts - C Tech Development Corporation today announced substantially increased discounts for University site licences of its EVS-PRO and MVS three-dimensional Earth Science software. Take a look at how EVS is being used for disciplines ranging from mining to environmental to oceanography to the restoration of ancient buildings. (12.12.02)
Course Catalog 2 (Lecture/Standard Lab) This is a onesemester course in Physical geography. scoreof 95 or ENG 110, minimum ASSET reading score of 42 or compass score of http://www.kvcc.edu/schedcat/depcatshow.asp?dept=GEO
A Geography Of Reading - Books & Culture Elucidating the finegrained geography of London's, Liverpool's to unpack somethingof the existential experience of reading. in all too brief compass, is the http://www.christianitytoday.com/bc/2002/001/14.37.html
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A Whale Of A Tale®: Swim Into Social Studies 3 students to basic geography and history concepts and terminology. Animated sea creatureslead students through basic map reading, globe, and compass skills. http://www.virtualsoftware.com/ProdPage.cfm?ProdID=1647
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Extractions: This wonderfully written handbook features outstanding color photography, good maps and in-depth information on the culture, history and attractions of the region. With chapters on the Four Corners, Santa Fe, Grand Canyon, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas Trans-Pecos. The Southwest Inside Out, An Illustrated Guide to the Land and its History Thomas Wiewandt Maureen Wilks An excellent oversize, illustrated guide to the Southwest for anyone with an interest in the geology, minerals, landforms and geography of the region. The book features a handsome selection of color photographs by the author. Rather than focus on specific locales, it gives illustrative examples of landscapes modified by volcanism, wind and water. Desert Solitaire Edward Abbey A beloved classic, read aloud at campfires throughout the Southwest one of the great works on the value of the desert, eloquent and laugh-out-loud funny. Although Abbey writes specifically about the Colorado Plateau and his experiences as a ranger at Arches National Park outside Moab Utah, his message is universal.
Southwest Books, Essential Reading SOUTHWEST Southwest reading AND TRAVEL GUIDE. (USW75, $21.00), compass Guide,The with an interest in the geology, minerals, landforms and geography of the http://www.longitudebooks.com/find/d/124/pc/Southwest/mcms.html
Extractions: This wonderfully written handbook features outstanding color photography, good maps and in-depth information on the culture, history and attractions of the region. With chapters on the Four Corners, Santa Fe, Grand Canyon, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas Trans-Pecos. The Southwest Inside Out, An Illustrated Guide to the Land and its History Thomas Wiewandt Maureen Wilks An excellent oversize, illustrated guide to the Southwest for anyone with an interest in the geology, minerals, landforms and geography of the region. The book features a handsome selection of color photographs by the author. Rather than focus on specific locales, it gives illustrative examples of landscapes modified by volcanism, wind and water. Desert Solitaire Edward Abbey A beloved classic, read aloud at campfires throughout the Southwest one of the great works on the value of the desert, eloquent and laugh-out-loud funny. Although Abbey writes specifically about the Colorado Plateau and his experiences as a ranger at Arches National Park outside Moab Utah, his message is universal.
Map Reading Activity - Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Map reading. Hawaiian Islands map to orient themselves to the points of the compass,identify the Key Concepts Maps can be used to visualize the geography of a http://explorers.bishopmuseum.org/nwhi/mapact.shtml
Extractions: Map Reading Grades Focus Questions: How can longitude and latitude be used to locate a place on a map? Lesson at a Glance : Students will use the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands map to orient themselves to the points of the compass, identify the location of atolls or islands given map coordinates, and measure the distance between two points on the map. Key Concepts : Maps can be used to visualize the geography of a particular area and to determine the location of a place relative to other places. The map of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands shows the relative position of the islands and atolls from Kauai to Kure. The position of each island and atoll can be identified by using the coordinates of the map to determine its position relative to the Prime Meridan and the Equator. Degrees of longitude are measures of distance East or West of the Prime Merdian, and degrees of latitude are measures of distance North or South of the Equator. Objectives : Students will be able to: Identify the points of the compass (North, South, East, and West) on a map.
Home Page geography. The children will study maps and plans of increasing detail studyingsuch features as coordinates, keys, compass reading, symbols, contours etc. http://www.uptonheathce.school.cheshire.org.uk/Geography.htm
Extractions: Geography The children will study maps and plans of increasing detail studying such features as co-ordinates, keys, compass reading, symbols, contours etc. They will also make comparisons between the village of Upton and a village in a Third World Country. They will look at The Rainforests and other physical and geographical features of the world. When the children go on a trip to Burwardsley, again they will make comparisons between the local environment of the school and rural village life. The children will also study the topic of Weather and its effects on life locally as well as globally.
Mapping Theme Page that teaches second graders about geography through technology I? Navigating Aroundthe Globe reading and using Terms; and Cardinal Directions and compass Rose http://www.cln.org/themes/mapping.html
Extractions: Mapping Theme Page This "Theme Page" has links to two types of resources related to the study of Mapping. Students and teachers will find curricular resources (information, content...) to help them learn about this topic. In addition, there are also links to instructional materials (lesson plans) which will help teachers provide instruction in this theme. Please read our The related Theme Page on Maps provides Web sites from which students and teachers can create or download finished maps of various types. AskERIC Lesson Plans - Geography There are at least a half dozen lesson plans on mapping interspersed within Eric's larger collection of geography lesson plans. Most are intended for elementary students but some can also extend into high school. Chapter Four: Maps and Mapping This link is to the fourth chapter of a book titled "Eyes on the Sky, Feet on the Ground" - a collection of online, fully illustrated and detailed astronomy activities which teachers can use for fun explorations. While their treatment of maps does end with a section on celestial mapping, the first three topics (reading maps, making maps, and co-ordinate systems) have descriptions of eleven learning activities that would be appropriate to all students. Core Knowledge Lesson Plans Around the World A 14 lesson unit that teaches second graders about geography through technology and hands on activities.
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Curriculum Map Apply understanding of compass reading in activities. Course of Study 5 Relatethe elements of geography to the time of the early Native Americans. http://www.vestavia.k12.al.us/lp/curriculum maps/3 Social Studies.htm
Extractions: Curriculum Map 2002-2003 Subject Social Studies Grade Month Content Strategies Assessment On going Course of Study#1 - Extend their development of map and globe skills. Course of Study #2 Course of Study#3 - Use references for independent investigations SAT Relate a geographic term and a place. SAT Analyze ,apply, and use map skills in a special purpose map. SAT Apply a compass rose and map skills. SAT Locate a state on a map. SAT Draw a conclusion from information on a map. SAT Differentiate among map types. SAT Analyze a graph. Associate symbols with features of thematic maps. Apply understanding of compass reading in activities. Become aware of relationships between time and distance. Use maps, globes, charts, graphs, time lines, and tables. Use atlases, dictionaries, encyclopedias, computers, etc. Map activities Homework assignments World map test Landform/bodies of water test Curriculum Map Subject Social Studies Grade Month Content Strategies Assessment First 9 weeks Course of Study #4 Describe the natural environment of North America.
McNeese State University Finding Your Way with Map and compass (USGS) Gazetteer of Using Maps in Genealogy(USGS) Topo Map reading Guide. Bureau of the Census geography Page Bureau of http://www.mcneese.edu/library/depts/docs/geo.htm
Geography 47: The Language Of Maps a very helpful feature the unit's distance to location reading then fluctuated Thebuiltin compass is magnetic and also works independently of the GPS http://ludwig.missouri.edu/47/GPS_in_hand.html
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Geography and intermediate directions Steps 1. Read Our geography Atlas page 3 2. After reading,ask if any directions 4. Have them look at the compass on page 3. 5 http://www.sbcsc.k12.in.us/curric_team/afghanistan/2geog.html
Extractions: Don't miss the wonderful links at the bottom of the lessons! Materials: 2nd grade social studies text, Work Together. Large maps of the world, the United States, and of different countries, and a globe Pictures or photographs of a compass rose. (pp12-13 in adopted text) white construction paper small paper plates colored markers Steps: Show children the maps you have gathered. Discuss the different types. After discussion, ask children to identify what a map is. Write on the board : What is a map? A map is a picture of_. Brainstorm with children some ways that the sentence could be completed. Have children use their favorite sentences to write a class poem. Show the globe to the children. Explain that the globe is a model of the Earth that can be used to find directions and places. Show children how to locate the north and south poles of the globe. Ask a volunteer to trace a path from your state toward the North Pole. Continue for South Pole. 9. Help children find Indiana on the globe. 10. Identify the oceans or lakes, to the north, south, east, and west of your state. Challenge children to find places and tell which direction it is from your state.
Map Reading And Land Navigation In Urban Areas streets and street signs; building styles and sizes; the urban geography of industrial mostwidely read classic on the subject of map reading, compass use, and http://www.map-reading.com/ch13-5.php
Extractions: Buy This Poster At AllPosters.com The world continues to become more urbanized each year; therefore, it is unlikely that all fighting will be done in rural settings. Major urban areas represent the power and wealth of a particular country in the form of industrial bases, transportation complexes, economic institutions, and political and cultural centers. Therefore, it may be necessary to secure and neutralize them. When navigating in urban places, it is man-made features, such as roads, railroads, bridges, and buildings that become important, while terrain and vegetation become less useful. a.
Curriculum And Programs Some of our activities include geography Bee, Colonial Day, Greek Feast, Native Amongthe products are compass reading and Math; The Learning Company (TLC http://www.lynchburg.org/Schools/Tcm/Curriculum and Programs/Curriculum and Prog
Extractions: Curriculum at T.C. Miller supports the VA SOL's in reading, language arts, math, science, social studies, and technology. We teach the SOL's through an integrated curriculum of units that reflect Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. These units were written by faculty members and are updated as needed for alignment with the state's standards. Our school also puts major emphasis on the fine and performing arts. Reading and Language Arts A minimum of two hours a day is spent on this subject area. Our integrated curriculum is taught primarily through our large tradebook collection with the district reading series serving as resource material. We also stress the use of word walls, daily journal writing, Compass Reading, and Accelerated Reader. Math A minimum of one hour daily is spent on mathematics. Flexible scheduling allows classroom and resource teachers the opportunity to work with large and small groups of students. Math is integrated into many other areas of the curriculum such as art, science, and technology. We also use software such as Compass Math, The Learning Company Math, and MathKeys in addition to interactive sites on the Internet. Science Science is taught in the classroom by grade-area teachers and also by a resource teacher with a masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Our lab is fully-equipped with such items as electron microscopes and many hands-on science kits. We sponsor First Lego Robtic teams with our Mindstorm kits. Framatone engineers volunteered to work with our science teacher and Lego teams which then go on to competitions. Many of our integrated curriculum themes are science related, and are thus reinforced by other resource teachers, in addition to the science and classroom instructors. Groups of children are targeted for enrichment opportunities during the school day. A summer program and Saturday science classes are also offered in our lab. Upper unit students throughout our division receive monthly science labs from our science specialist.
