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Thanksgiving - Multicultural Lesson Plans and experience influence peoples perceptions of places and regions. Locate areas on a world map. Take a field trip to a neighborhood grocery store. http://jeffcoweb.jeffco.k12.co.us/passport/lessonplan/lessons/thanksgiving.html
Extractions: This is a lesson comparing and contrasting how different regions and cultures celebrate Thanksgiving. It helps students work with and identify community culture(s). Students will observe the influence other regions and cultures have on foods families eat at Thanksgiving and develop the idea of cause and effect. GEOGRAPHY STANDARD 2: Students know the physical and human characteristics of places and can use this knowledge to define and study regions and their patterns of change. Benchmark 2.3: Know how culture and experience influence peoples perceptions of places and regions. LANGUAGE ARTS STANDARD 2: Students read and recognize literature as an expression of human experience.
Maps_activity Students can label additional places on their maps.) Regional Overview Map Use a world map to indicate what the ancient Egyptians learned about the http://ias.berkeley.edu/orias/spice/textobjects/mapsactivity.htm
Extractions: LINKS Monsoon Winds to the "Land of Gold" MAPS ACTIVITIES MAPS ACTIVITIES CONTENTS STORY OF THE HALF-DROWNED SAILOR MONSOON WINDS ... OVERVIEW MAP OF IMPORTANT ENTREPOTS Introductory Activity II: HISTORIC MAPS The artifact box activity should show the inter-connectedness of cultures and some exchange of goods. It should raise questions about the actual geography. The historic maps gives students the opportunity to examine Greco-Roman perceptions of the shape of the world. (Note to the teacher: these maps are reconstructions made 1,200 to 1,300 years later during the Renaissance. They are based on the written descriptions by Greek and Roman geographers, historians, astronomers, and travelers.) Classifying Maps Have students sit in eight cooperative groups. Distribute sets of photocopied maps (A through H) to each group. After examining and discussing the maps, ask groups to classify the maps. They can put them in chronological order, by geographic accuracy, or by any other logical system. Ask them to justify their decisions. (
Pearson Education - Places And Regions In Global Context places and regions in Global Context, Paul Knox, Sallie Marston. deep understanding of the interdependence of places and regions in a globalizing world. http://www.pearsoned.co.uk/Bookshop/detail.asp?item=100000000047814
CB Putnam S Spanish Page CIA world Factbook 95 select maps of countries and of major cities. Web Turistico de Mexico click on map for information on 5 regions of Mexico. http://www.ea1785.org/htm/Units/Upper/modlang/putnam/spanish/tripsp.htm
Extractions: Maps of Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Austria and Sweden: click on country of choice for selected cities. Backround Information for your Trip Planet Earth Home Page: scroll to files and counters and click on numbers for currency exchange, distances, clocks and time zone converters. Click on Internet country codes to locate sources on the Net.
Extractions: Map Collection UTNetCAT . More than 5,000 map images from our collection are also available online LOCATION The Map Collection is on the first floor (PCL 1.306) of the , located on the University of Texas-Austin campus. We are located on the southwest corner of 21st and Speedway. Parking garages are available nearby. HOURS Library Hours page for current details. OTHER UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN MAP COLLECTIONS The Center for American History Historical maps of Texas, American Southwest and Texas Soil Surveys. The Benson Latin American Collection Large and medium scale maps of Latin America. The Edie and Lew Wasserman Public Affairs Library FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Texas and other U.S. Government maps.
ScienceDaily -- Browse Topics: Science/Social_Sciences/Geography Diversity Amid Globalization world regions, Environment, Search places and regions in Global Context Human Geography, Third Edition http://www.sciencedaily.com/directory/Science/Social_Sciences/Geography
Extractions: Text Size A A A Front Page ... Social Sciences : Geography New Plant Finds In Andes Foretell Of Ancient Climate Change (September 15, 2005) full story Breaking New Ground While Treading Gently On The Alaskan Tundra (September 15, 2005) full story Dartmouth Flood Observatory Tracks The Aftermath Of Katrina (September 13, 2005) full story World Land Use Seen As Top Environmental Issue (August 8, 2005) full story Ancient Diets Of Australian Birds Point To Big Ecosystem Changes (July 20, 2005) full story Ancient Diets Of Australian Birds Point To Big Ecosystem Changes (July 10, 2005) full story CPR Instructions Should Focus On Continuous Chest Compressions, UT Southwestern Physicians Recommend (July 3, 2005) full story Dissapearing Arctic Lakes Linked To Climate Change (June 5, 2005)
Guns Germs & Steel: Educators . Episode One | PBS places and regions. Standard 4 Understands the physical and human The world (interactive map activity) www.pbs.org/gunsgermssteel/world/index.html http://www.pbs.org/gunsgermssteel/educators/lesson1.html
Extractions: Students will be able to: Hypothesize about why some countries have accumulated great riches over time while other remained historically poor and share these ideas with classmates in small and large group discussions. Discuss the features of various land masses using The World from the Guns, Germs and Steel web site. Use listening and note taking skills to view the film segment and complete the accompanying viewing guide accurately. Discuss what they have learned by providing specific reasons, facts, and examples from the film and their notes. Utilize a number of primary sources to conduct research about plants and animals.
World Regional Geography Geography 200 world Regional Geography. The Ohio State University A map quiz contains one or more blank maps that include a number of marked places; http://geog-www.sbs.ohio-state.edu/faculty/Xiao/courses/200/
Extractions: This course introduces basic geographical concepts and principles, and applies them to the study of world regions. The purpose of this course is to help students gain background knowledge about world regions, and, more importantly, to use the knowledge and necessary tools to investigate how world regions are created. Emphasis will be placed on social, economic, political, physical processes, as well as historical perspectives, that are critical to the making of regions. Required: de Blij and Muller, Geography: Realms, Regions, and Concepts Recommended: Goode's World Atlas , 20th Ed., Rand McNally, 2000.
Market Research - Internet World Stats - Global Marketing Internet usage statistics for 233 countries and regions of the world. world maps, population rankings, country data, currency converter. Geohive http://www.internetworldstats.com/links5.htm
GEOG1982 640: World Regional Geography Information Page world regions in Global Context Peoples, places, and Environments. The unit addresses diffusion, mental mapping, and the creation of places and draws http://webct.colorado.edu/public/GEOG1982640_B2/
Extractions: REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS To successfully work on this course of study, students are cautioned to make certain the course materials purchased are listed below - with the same volume or edition number and publication date. Because textbooks are updated often, be sure to purchase the most recent edition of "World regions in global context." Marston, S.A., P.L. Knox, and D.M. Liverman. 2002. World Regions in Global Context: Peoples, Places, and Environments. Prentice Hall: Upper Saddle River, N.J. Assorted readings available on e-reserve ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Brian H. King Brian H. King received his M.A. and Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Colorado at Boulder. During that time, he focused on human-environment interactions, conservation planning, and the relationships between technology and society in the developing world. His doctoral dissertation is based on fieldwork completed in South Africa over fourteen months looking at changing livelihood systems and environmental resource access within the former KaNgwane homeland. In addition to this class, Brian has taught courses at the University of Colorado on international development, human geography, and global change.
Places And Regions In Global Context It provides not only a body of knowledge about places and regions, Mapping a New world Geography. Organizing the Periphery. Globalization. http://geog.tamu.edu/~prout/Geog201textbook.html
Peace Corps Kids World -- Explore The World They ve also gone to some pretty amazing places! Click on the shaded regions of the world map, or on the text links below. world Map http://www.peacecorps.gov/kids/world/
Extractions: All over the world, Peace Corps Volunteers have gone to great lengths to make great differences. They've also gone to some pretty amazing places! Did you know Russia is the world's biggest country? Or that Nepal has seven of the world's highest mountain peaks? Explore a few of Peace Corps' 70 countries around the globe! Click on the shaded regions of the world map, or on the text links below. Click here for a list of the countries where Peace Corps Volunteers currently serve! Click here for a list of the countries where Peace Corps Volunteers have served since 1961!
World Atlas And World Maps - Maps And Geography Of The World This online world Atlas includes maps and geographical information for the following Countries Listed by Continent Region US States and Territories http://geography.about.com/library/maps/blindex.htm
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Geography Maps - Refdesk.com Green maps chart the sites of environmental significance in urban places everywhere. Links to aerial photos, regional, local and topographical maps. http://www.refdesk.com/factmaps.html
Extractions: ATLAS AND MAPS ARL Electronic Atlas Project Astrodienst Atlas Database Atlapedia Online - key information on every country of the world. Atlas of Canada AutoPilot - personalized and comprehensive travel itineraries Canada's Geographical Names Capitals.com - Information, Maps, Weather and Live Views about Capitals and Countries from around the World CIA World Fact Book - Countries described in terms of geography, language, climate, economy, etc. The Columbia Gazetteer of North America - With 50,000 entries, the Gazetteer covers every incorporated place and county in the United States, along with several thousand unincorporated places, special-purpose sites, and physical features, as well as Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Color Landform Atlas of the United States DeLorme: High Quality Maps for Every Need EarthMaps by Delorme - can search by zip code, street address, area code or exchange and by longitude and latitude. Earth Viewer - Displays Day and Night Regions in Real Time Earthquakes - Real Time Detailed Maps: Earthquake Bulletin Geography Map Gallery - US Census Bureau Geostationary Satellite Server - real-time satellite images provide a view from above.
Polar Region world Map. world, Arctic, Antarctic Bitter cold winds whip the earth s polar regions, the Arctic in the north and the Antarctic in the south. http://www.panda.org/news_facts/education/middle_school/habitats/polar_region.cf
Extractions: Navigation hidden Newsroom Search News Publications Search Publications Education Middle school Homework Help Helpful Links Web Field Trips Project Ideas Factsheets Species Carnivores Herbivores Omnivores Habitats Conservation Issues Photogallery High school University Fun and Games Ask the Boss Multimedia WWF-Canon Photo Gallery Video Clips Audio Clips Back to the main page Wild Places World Arctic Antarctic Wildlife in Polar Region Bitter cold winds whip the earth's polar regions, the Arctic in the north and the Antarctic in the south. The core of the Arctic is a great ocean the Arctic Ocean parts of which are covered all year round by ice that drifts about the North Pole. The Arctic Ocean has many thousands of big and small islands and is almost surrounded by land: the northern parts of Europe, Asia and North America.
World And Regional Rankings Quickly find facts and figures for 192 countries with the world almanac tool. Driest places in the world. , Dangerous Countries to Live in http://www.aneki.com/lists.html
Extractions: Resources Quickly find facts and figures for 192 countries with the world almanac tool. Compare any two countries with the country comparisons tool. Explore potential vacation spots with the destination planner. E-mail this to a friend: click here More Lists Countries Receiving the most Money from Remittances by Migrants Industrialized Countries receiving the most Asylum Seekers Industrialized Countries receiving the most Asylum Seekers per capita European Countries with the Most Ecstasy Abuse ... Countries with the Highest Incidence of Leukemia More World and Regional Rankings Lists Largest Cities Most Expensive Cities in the World Richest People in the World The World's Richest Man ... Military Expenditure in South America Reader Comments and Reactions: Have your say: click here New Additions Countries with the Highest Recycling Rates Countries with the Most Women in Parliament Countries with the Biggest TV Watchers Countries with the Highest Incidence of Lung Cancer ... more lists Most Popular Richest Countries Poorest Countries Countries to have won the most Beauty Pageants Most Expensive Countries to Live in ...
SFU Library - Geography - Country And Regional Studies Place name information; maps and atlases. Encyclopedias and overviews Blank and Outline maps (world, continents, countries, Canadian provinces, http://www.lib.sfu.ca/researchhelp/subjectguides/geog/country.htm