tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439534920661042895.post2215059152573554412..comments2022-04-08T09:59:21.489-05:00Comments on Lightning Strikes: Problem solving in Geography and HistoryBecky Leffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02601160747887596384noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439534920661042895.post-4060450921129747752015-12-05T13:33:56.938-06:002015-12-05T13:33:56.938-06:00NASA has a geography unit that has a similar kind ...NASA has a geography unit that has a similar kind of activity. Students look at photos from space at night to identify human settlements by the lights, and then look at a topographical map and think about why the people live where they live. http://missiongeography.org/Becky Leffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02601160747887596384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3439534920661042895.post-30098705917936531392015-05-04T15:24:23.022-05:002015-05-04T15:24:23.022-05:00I have sometimes wanted to get a topographical map...I have sometimes wanted to get a topographical map of a real island somewhere and remove all of the signs of habitation. Then have the students decide where to put various features, such as cities, farms, harbors, water sources, etc. They could then compare with the actual island. A similar idea.Laura Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17579160512689867301noreply@blogger.com