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Spatial
Organization: Political
Benchmark
1 Students will understand the concept of nationalism and
of sovereign political states and how sovereignty is impacted
by international agreements.
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Nationalism,
sovereignty; European Union
Grades
9-12
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The
Independent State: Balancing Nationalism and International Agreements |
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purpose of this lesson is to study the internal structure of
independent states and their challenge to balance nationalism
with the global concerns of an interconnected world. The realm
of Europe will represent our classroom with its complex web
of independent states and geopolitical components. |
Bob
Salo |
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Spatial
Organization: Political
Benchmark 2 Students will provide examples of the impact
of political boundaries on human behavior and economic activities.
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How
do political boundaries effect human behavior and economic
activities?
Grades
9-12
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Life
on the Border
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In
this lesson students will define and identify different
types of boundaries; discuss their impressions of the United
States/Mexico border; use the Internet to research the border,
and answer questions about their findings; discuss their
research findings as a class; and create collages, posters,
or multimedia presentations showcasing the United States/Mexico
border.
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Kathryn
Hartman
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Spatial
Organization: Political
Benchmark
3 Students will understand the patterns of colonialism and
how its legacy affects emergence of independent states in
Africa, Asia, and Latin America as well as the tensions that
arise when boundaries of political units do not correspond
to nationalities of people living within them.
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How
does the colonial era continue to have an impact on the modern
era?
Grades
9-12
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Legacy
of Colonialism |
Students
will understand the extent of colonialism from the early periods
in the 1500’s to the later years in the mid 1900’s.
In addition, students will understand the lasting effects on
the colonized countries today. |
Sue
Anderson
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Spatial
Organization: Political
Benchmark
4 Students will evaluate a map of proposed voting districts
according to the criteria of clarity, size, and compactness
that districts are supposed to meet.
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Apportionment,
Gerrymandering, redrawing of political boundaries.
Grades
9-12
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Title:
The ABC’s of Apportionment
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A
look at apportionment and redistricting, including the latest
Census 2000 national map. This map includes which states were
the biggest gainers and losers of the most recent Census. Students
analyze map and select additional states for more in-depth inquiry. |
Jeanne
Kranz |
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