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Grade 7, Geography Std 12.3: Applying a problem-solving model to a geographic issue, including the development of sound arguments for specific actions on the issue

Lesson Plans: No Place Like Home: Arguing for the Protection of Endangered Species In this lesson, students investigate the impact of the physical environment on an endangered species. They then create a plan for the ideal care of the species and develop an advertisement to promote awareness about the need for its protection. It’s Getting Hot in Here: Exploring the Impact of the Enactment of the Kyoto Protocol on Countries Around the World In this lesson, students will investigate different countries’ varying levels of support of the Kyoto Protocol. Population Issues in China and India Students will gather population statistics for these two countries, read about population issues in both places, and determine whether India should adopt a one-child policy like the one implemented by the Chinese government. Public Lands: Preserve or Develop? This lesson introduces students to the various ways that public lands are valued, used, and managed in the United States. Students will compare and contrast different types of public lands. Let's Talk Trash! This lesson is designed to instigate curiosity in the field of solid waste science and to incite a response to improve the environment.

Resources: Want to see the world's population in "real time?" This site also allows users to do a "then and now" interactive population comparison!
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