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Basic Concepts of Geology
Students explore the geologic activity in Idaho. Using a digital atlas of Idaho, they discover basic concepts in geology and understand the tools in a digital atlas. Students explore rock records, and discuss information gleaned from...
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Path Map for the Lake Bonneville Flood
Students use a digital atlas of Idaho to explore the effects of the Lake Bonneville Flood. They become familiar with how floods shape our earth and change landscapes. Students graph a a timeline of the rise and fall of Lake Bonneville.
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Water Quiz
Students use a digital atlas to explore the effects of water on landscapes. They view view pictures and complete worksheets to study the properties of water. Students study the water cycle and the chemical role it plays in living cells.
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Geography of Idaho Trees
Students discuss the variety of trees in Idaho and their specific locations. Working in groups, they draw pictures of the tree species and place them on a map of Idaho where they are prevalent.
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The Trail
Pupils identify major geographical features shown on the core map, explain map symbols used on the core map, create a picture of the condition of the trail in the 1840s, and construct a chart of average temperatures and rainfall.