GeographyCulture

=Geography’s Impact on Humanity=

Library/Computer Class First Quarter Fall 2011 7th/8th grade

1.How has geography impacted the culture of humanity? 2.How has geography impacted my own life?
 * Essential Questions:**

//geography:// 1: a science that deals with the description, distribution, and interaction of the diverse physical, biological, and cultural features of the earth's surface 2: the geographic features of an area @http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/geography













http://iamsgeo99.wikispaces.com/
 * Mr. F's model research wiki**

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 * Mr. F's model voicethread:** @http://voicethread.com/share/2242149/

http://geo1techco.wikispaces.com
 * Mr. P's model research wiki**

Internet Public Library @http://www.ipl.org/
 * Recommended/Approved Resources**
 * Click "resources by subject"
 * Click "social sciences"
 * Click "geography"

ABC-CLIO @http://databases.abc-clio.com/Authentication/LogOn?returnUrl=%2F
 * American History
 * World History: The Modern Era
 * United States Geography
 * World Geography

Encyclopedia Britannica Online School Edition K-12 @http://school.eb.com/

Gale Databases @http://www.accessmyschool.com/cps/
 * Gale Subjects in Context - citations provided; listening featureDISCovering Collection - citations provided; Spanish translation available
 * Student Resource Center JuniorGale Virtual Reference Library

Newsbank http://www.infoweb.newsbank.com The electronic editions of record for valuable local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers - all in one easy-to-search database.

Public Broadcasting System @http://www.pbs.org/

Safari Montage: Visual Learning Service on Demand @http://cpsondemandk8.cps.k12.il.us/SAFARI/montage/login.php
 * Select Inter-American Magnet SchoolSign in using your First Class username and password

Google.com @http://www.google.com/
 * Narrow your searches by using Timeline or Wonder Wheel features (under "More Search Tools") or the Advanced Search option

Google Maps @http://maps.google.com/ Google Earth @http://www.google.com/earth/index.html This service requires a download at home. The program is on the desktop of all library and computer lab computers.

National Geographic's Map Maker Interactive @http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/mapping/interactive-map/

Wikispaces.com http://www.wikispaces.com
 * Tools:**

LINK TO OUR CLASSROOM VOICETHREAD SIGN-IN!! * Voicethread.com @http://iams.ed.voicethread.com/ If you are having trouble signing in to Voicethread [because you aren't at the ED (education) site] enter your given username followed by @iams.ed.voicethread.com

Citation Machine @http://citationmachine.net/

Website Evaluation: Who? What? When? Where? Why? Website Evaluation Checklist: @http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/TeachingLib/Guides/Internet/EvalForm_General_Barker.pdf Website Evaluation Checklist PDF Version:

Chicago Public Schools' E-mail and Collaboration System **FIRST CLASS**** //To access for home use, complete the following steps://
 * Click this link: []
 * Find the area that says "DOWNLOAD" on the right side of the screen and click "DOWNLOAD."
 * Select MacOSX if you have an Apple Computer or Windows if you have a PC.
 * Follow the remaining instructions provided.
 * Use First Class at home the same way you use it at school for e-mail, document storage, etc.

Library Class
Michael & Jimmy Research wiki: http://iamsgeo1.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://iams.ed.voicethread.com/share/2373184/ media type="custom" key="11160236"

Benjamin and Rafael Research wiki: http://iamsgeo2.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://voicethread.com/share/2415945/ media type="custom" key="11229026"

Wiljalisha & Guadalupe Research wiki: http://iamsgeo104.wikispaces.com/key+elements Voicethread link: @http://voicethread.com/share/2410869/ media type="custom" key="11229290"

Christopher & Eric Research wiki: http://iamsgeo4.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://voicethread.com/share/2385071/ media type="custom" key="11160254"

Jesus & Jose Research wiki: http://iamsgeo5.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://voicethread.com/share/2394018/ media type="custom" key="11216990"

Jennifer and Semira Research wiki: http://iamsgeo6.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://voicethread.com/share/2399226/ media type="custom" key="11230922"

Sharon & Sheccid Research wiki: http://iamsgeo7.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://iams.ed.voicethread.com/share/2385123/ media type="custom" key="11160344"

Marvin Research wiki: http://iamsgeo8.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://voicethread.com/share/2394067/ media type="custom" key="11216964"

Athena Research wiki: http://iamsgeo9.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://voicethread.com/share/2394037/ media type="custom" key="11160386"

Karina & Jennifer Research wiki: http://mistyforest98.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://voicethread.com/share/2410980/ media type="custom" key="11244548"

Leandra Research wiki: http://iamsgeo11.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://voicethread.com/share/2421158/ media type="custom" key="11244252"

David & Isaiah Research wiki: http://iamsgeo12.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: http://iams.ed.voicethread.com/share/2399143/ media type="custom" key="11217004"

Maya & Tatiana Research wiki: http://iamsgeo13.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://voicethread.com/share/2373129/ media type="custom" key="11160278"

Isabel Research wiki: http://iamsgeo14.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://voicethread.com/share/2415985/ media type="custom" key="11243760"

Frida Research wiki: http://iamsgeo15.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://voicethread.com/share/2421054/ media type="custom" key="11243698"

Computer Class
Jazmyn and Lexxy Research wiki: http://mexico307.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link:

Lizzete and Alondra Research wiki: http://mexicoitaly.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link:

Anthony and Elizabeth H. Research wiki: http://iamsgeo18.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://voicethread.com/share/2403769/ media type="custom" key="11244518"

Catherine and Maria Research wiki: http://hagiasophiaandthetajmahal.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://voicethread.com/share/2368388/ media type="custom" key="11244612"

Chintan and Erwin Research wiki: http://newyork17.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://voicethread.com/share/2421080/ media type="custom" key="11244302"

Karla and Janet Research wiki: http://newyorkbroadway.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://voicethread.com/share/2411057/ media type="custom" key="11244342"

Elizabeth A. and Izamar Research wiki: http://iamsgeo22.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link:

Cameron and Michael Research wiki: http://iamsgeo23.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://voicethread.com/share/2421113/ media type="custom" key="11244486"

Esmeralda and Victoria Research wiki: http://iamsgeo24.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link:

Marc Anthony Research wiki: http://iamsgeo25.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://voicethread.com/share/2420992/ media type="custom" key="11244280"

Jorge Research wiki: http://iamsgeo26.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: @http://voicethread.com/share/2368423/ media type="custom" key="11244566"

Pablo and Rodrigo Research wiki: http://iamsgeo27.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link:

Joshua and Alex Research wiki: http://brasilflorida.wikispaces.com/ Voicethread link: