The Impact of Natural Hazards Around the World This lesson is designed to help students understand that the negative consequences of natural hazards can be reduced if we understand our vulnerability to them and adapt to them. http: //nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lesso...
Environmental Issues in the Polar Regions Students will learn about how environmental problems affect the polar regions, and they’ll create magazine ads to educate the public about these problems.. http: //nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lesso...
Can Captive Breeding Save Species? When learning about endangered and threatened species and ecosystems, students should become familiar with programs that strive to preserve biodiversity.. http: //nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lesso...
Your Town in the Past, Present, and Future This lesson illustrates one way that the study of geography can be applied to planning for the future... http: //nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lesso...
Cultural Symbols and the Characteristics of Place In this lesson students will prepare an oral presentation to describe the changes in a neighborhood over a period of years. http: //nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lesso...
Greek and Roman Land Use: What Was the Difference? This lesson will help students differentiate between the two civilizations' practices of land and natural resource use and assess the extent to which the Romans adopted Greek practices... http: //nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lesso...
Recording the Changing Seasons in Ancient Times Students will learn about Stonehenge and read some ancient myths and stories explaining the seasons.. http: //nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lesso...
Rain: Friend or Foe? In this lesson students will use their knowledge of rainfall, vegetation, and the slope angles of hillsides to make decisions, predict outcomes, and analyze the effects of certain events or practices... http: //nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lesso...
