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Download full textSears, Bill – 1999
This curriculum unit requires students to use science, geography, and language arts skills in studying the weather. Students are asked to report on weather anomalies and are provided with background information, detailed instructions, online resources, and reflection questions. The teacher's guide describes the unit's purpose, correlation to…
Descriptors: Climate Change, Cooperative Learning, Geography, High Schools
Peer reviewedMontz, Burrell E.; And Others – Journal of Geography, 1989
Explains how studying a floodplain can help students analyze the interactions between humans and the physical environment. Analyzes data from two cities in California to demonstrate that housing prices did not rebound after a flood. (GG)
Descriptors: Community Planning, Community Study, Earth Science, Environment
Delameter, Cynthia – 1999
The physical geography of the Los Angeles, California, area is composed of six natural regions: mountains, valleys, bays, rivers, a basin, and a peninsula. When the Spanish first explored the region they saw a fairly level plain, extending some miles back from the seacoast, with high mountains in the background. Most of the land near the ocean was…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Curriculum Based Assessment, Grade 3, Land Use
Wendling, Laura – 2001
Understanding the geography of the state is the key to understanding the history of California. From the beginnings of the first early settlements of indigenous peoples, the terrain and resources of California have always influenced how people arrived and where they settled in the state. Having a knowledge of the physical setting of California is…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Curriculum Based Assessment, Grade 4, Intermediate Grades
Boe, Sandra – 2002
The Arctic is covered with ice and snow for most of the year. Animals that live in Alaska's arctic region must be able to survive long winters and very cold temperatures. Surprisingly, many animals live in the harsh, cold climate. This first-grade activity plan helps students learn about the animals of the far north. The plan gives six steps for…
Descriptors: Animals, Art Education, Curriculum Enrichment, Grade 1
Wendling, Laura – 2001
In this unit, fourth graders study the indigenous people of California and the state's four geographic regions. Looking at the indigenous people of California geographically allows students to see the relationship between the environment and the American Indian culture. Historical empathy is fostered as students observe the interdependence of…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, American Indian Culture, American Indians, Curriculum Based Assessment
Hoffman, David – 2002
In this grade 4 interdisciplinary unit, students are instructed to consider water issues in the city of San Francisco (California). Using Internet and other resources, participants are required to prepare a detailed letter to a U.S. Congressional committee dealing with water issues, and possibly to testify before Congress. Students may represent…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Cooperative Learning, Current Events, Evaluation
