101. UIC Dept. Of Anthropology & Geography 203 Human geography of Latin America including the Caribbean Region Characteristics, controls, and distribution of the world s climates; http://www.uic.edu/depts/anth/ucourses.html

document.write("") University of Illinois at Chicago Department of Anthropology 1007 W. Harrison St. Room 2102 ( Mail Code 027) Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 413-3570 Department Home 100 - Concepts in Geography Geographic concepts drawn from the areas of cultural, urban/economic, physical, and regional geography. 101 - World Regional Geography Culture areas of the world; regional patterns of the utilization of resources; global, cultural, economic, and political variations. 129 - Introduction to Astronomy Same as Physics 129. An introduction to the study of the sky through planetarium visits and personal observations; concentration on stellar evolution. 131 - Introduction to Landforms and Soils Description, explanation, and interpretation of the distribution of landforms and soils. 141 - Environmental Geography Survey of the state of the global environment, the measurement of its condition, and prospects for the future. 151 - Introduction to Cultural Geography Spatial patterns concerning human origin, divergence and convergence in historical perspective. Special reference to humans and the landscapes they create through their attitudes, objectives, and technical skills.

102. Lesson Plans - Weather And Agriculture of the United States and will investigate that region s weather and climatein order to National Geographic Xpeditions Activity—Creative Climates http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g912/globalclimate.html

Check out: X8: The Eco-Cycle Standard #8: The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface Creative Climates ... Preserving Biodiversity Weather and Agriculture Biomagnification in the Great Lakes Ecosystems Can Captive Breeding Save Species? Maybe Not-So-Fine Feathered Friends? Survival of the Fittest? The Human Role in Dog Evolution The Pros and Cons of Artificial Reefs What's the Hammer For? Wildlife Conflicts Complete Index Weather and Agriculture Overview: Students will research, discuss, and write reports on the relationship between climate and agriculture. They will pretend that they have just purchased farms in specific parts of the United States and will investigate that region's weather and climate in order to maximize the chances that their farms will succeed. Connections to the Curriculum: Geography, science, current events Connections to the National Geography Standards: Standard 8: "The characteristics and spatial distribution of ecosystems on the Earth's surface" Standard 14: "How human actions modify the physical environment" Standard 18: "How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future" Time: Two to three hours Materials Required: Computer with Internet access (recommended) Objectives: Students will discuss the relationship between climate and agriculture;

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