propose+an+atlas+page

Post your proposed pages here. For now we need page titles (or topic to be covered in general) and page descriptions. Address the other items as you can. As these pages become 'fleshed out' and accepted as part of our plan for the atlas, I will establish links for each page (which will serve as venues for collabrative efforts on each atlas page). Until then, we need to have proposals and discussions.

For a discussion on a proposed page, please start a thread above. TO ALL: Always remember to include your [//name//] when posting on this page or in the discussions above ... and remember, this is a collaborative effort and each of us is a map geek. Don't be affraid to post your ideas. Everyone will respect you as a fellow map geeks when discussing the ideas you put forth.

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Atomsphere, Water and Weather
[posted by nathan]

__**Brief Description**__:

These could all fall in the same category if we wanted they to. We might consider beginning with the Atomsphere and explain what it is made of and how we live off of it. We could address where earth's water comes from, where it goes. We could talk about cloud formations and how they form. Perhaps a section addressing violent weather like thunderstorms, funnel clouds, and snow.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: x

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: x

__**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__: x

__**Discussion**__: //- SInce the atlas is about Nevada, maybe these topics should be more focused on Nevada. Weather and climate of nevada would be a good topic for a page. An atlas page showing the water in Nevada ie rivers, lakes, would be good as well.(Cole)//

//I like the idea of a page on Atmospere, water, and the weather but i agree with Cole in that we should use these topics specific to Nevada. We should display the Atmospere, water, and the weather for Nevada. [posted by joshd]//


 * __Page Title__**:

Geological Land Forms
[posted by nathan]

__**Brief Description**__:

This page will likey cause all sorts of trouble as we could expand and expand (since we area all such authorities)on what should be included in such a complex area. This page could address stanards like recognizing land forms and shapes in rerference to your location. We could mention something about Tectonic plate movement, basin and range (Horst and Graben)as a result of tectonic movement. Perhaps we could some how illistrate how contintental plates move at the same rate as your finger nail grows (pretty cool for a kid to consider since you cannot actually see plate movement) We could also explain certain land forms like Cold Deserts, Rain shadow effect, Playas and volcanic hotsprings.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: x

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: x

__**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__: x

__**Discussion**__: //- Sounds pretty complex for younger kids. Maybe just showing a map of where hotsprings are and a basic understanding of how they work could be a good idea. (Cole)//

//This is great idea we could have some descriptions of the different types of geological landforms and where you can find them in Nevada. We could show the different types of Volcanos that are found in Nevada, the major mountain ranges and wild rock formations. these are just some ideas that we may use. this topic is also related to my idea of a page on the rock collecting in nevada. Maybe we can connect the two some how. [posted by joshd]

I agree and think Nevada has a wide variety of land forms, many of wich very beautiful, and if we could get some pictures it would make this or other pages much more visually apealing.[mike freeman]//


 * __Page Title__**:

Past and Present Cultures
[posted by nathan]

__**Brief Description**__:

This page could be a lot of fun as there have been and still are many different types of people in Nevada. Perhaps we could begin with the Indigenous peoples followed by culture contact then more contemporary groups as they moved West such as the Basque among several others.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__:

This page could address standards like "How culture and experience influence people’s perceptions of places and regions" this page could help explain why people create cultural divisions such as county lines, state boundries, and city limits.

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: x

__**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__: x

__**Discussion**__: //- All of the pages that are proposed by Nathan are good ideas but seem pretty complex for fourth graders. Maybe we should take these ideas and make them a bit more simple. As for the atmosphere, water, and weather, we should probably stick to a page based solely on the climate of Nevada. Maybe give just annual rainfall, snowfall, temperatures etc. If we wanted to make maps on the atmosphere, water and weather, I think this would be done best putting them on completely different maps. Each map should generally focus on a single topic to prevent overloading the kids with too much information and causing them to lose interest in our atlas.(Cole)//

//Cole brings up a very good point on the subject of overloading children with too much information. we should take this into consideration and we should discuss only one topic per page. The idea of a page on cultures is a good one because it is important to know the history of the native peoples and early settlers. We could make one large map of all the different cultures and where they are located and off to the side we could give a little description of the history of that specific culture. [posted by joshd]//


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Nevada's Climate (Posted by Cole Anderson)
__**Brief Description**__: This page would give a brief description about Nevada's climate. Maybe we could talk about how Nevada is an arid region and give a short description and drawing why (Rain Shadow effect). We could also detail the average temperatures and rain fall for this region. __**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: This would help the fourth graders learn how Nevada differs from other states and the reason's why.

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: This page might involve less maps and more charts and drawings so we would have to be good at doin those as well. __**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__: x This map could show how Nevada Compares to the United States as far as Mean temperature goes.

__**Discussion**__: //-// //I think it would help a bunch to have a lot of color and pictures to show this topic in our atlas. Climate is a very complex subject and i think it may be a little difficult to teach 4th graders the dianamics of climate. We need to stick to the basics on this page. [posted by joshd]

I think the idea of a climate page is a good idea, but I also agree that it may need to be toned down a bit. Perhaps just a three or four climate maps with climate graphs representing different areas of the state, teamed with fun graphics and a bit of explanitory text, would make for a great page. [mike freeman]//

If we are to work on climate for the State of Nevada, it would be ideal to give the variations of climate throughout the state seeing that there are wetter areas then others and we could use a gradient tool to distinguish what parts of the state are wetter using a blue tone color and drier regions use a tan color. The use of colors for the specified grades would be easier for the children to visualize what the states climate patterns are like. In turn we could also compare the State of Nevada to other states in the U.S. or the entire U.S. as mentioned above. This way the children would understand how different the State of Nevada is compared to the U.S. or even the surrounding inland or coastal states. [Gretchen Hill]


 * __Page Title__**:

The Topography of Nevada (cole)
__**Brief Description**__: I think this atlas page could have a map showing the topography of Nevada. I think we could also have icons on the map showing fun facts like the tallest mountain in Nevada and the lowest elevation points. We could also give brief explanations of why the topography is the way it is but still keep it simple so we we don't confuse the kids with difficult words and terms.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: This would give the fourth graders a good lesson on the topography of Nevada. They could get an understanding of why this is the way it is and have some fun facts to share with friends.

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: To explain things well but not make them too complicated.

__**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__: Even though it is hard to see, this shows the topography of Nevada.

__**Discussion**__: //-// //I too think that this is a good idea for a page. It would be cool to get a DEM that depicts the Horst and Grauben that is so prevalent in Nevada and create a 3D-graphic out of ArcScene. I think that this would illustrate that point very well.[Dustin Nelson]//

//This is a cool idea i remember being interested in topography and the wild landscape of Nevada when was kid. If we could have some map like Dustin talked about having that shows a 3D image of the topography of Nevada and put the "fun facts" on that map as Cole talked about that would make a great atlas page. [posted by joshd]//

If we are to discuss topography and mountain ranges, we should include the last known glaciar in Nevada and use a photo to identify it along with a locator map. We should identify this glaciar before it melts and there won't be any remnants known to man (other than the "Children's Atlas of Nevada") [Gretchen Hill]

Endangered Species in Nevada (Dustin Nelson) __**Brief Description**__: As of October 2003 there are 25 animal and plant species listed in Nevada. The Endangered Species Act was initiated in 1973 to protect any species in danger of extinction. __**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: x I think that this page would offer the atlas two great advantages. First it would teach the children of real world problems facing Nevada but also offer the atlas a great page to display graphics and maps of where possible animals are located. __**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: x The website below lists all the animals and plants that are currently listed along with animals that are on the risk list that have possibilities of being listed. The website also offers maps and graphics of plants and animals listed. i really think that the hardest part of this page would be to condense all the info into one page layout. http://heritage.nv.gov/endanged.htm __**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__: x __**Discussion**__: //- I like the idea of having a page on endangered species in Nevada because this is something that kids should be aware of. Something that we might want to focus on is why they are endangered. [posted by joshd]//
 * __Page Title__**:

//I think that this page would be a good idea. This would not only educate children on what kind of species are endangered, but they would get to see pictures of these plants and animals as well. This would keep the atlas interesting and fun at the same time.//


 * __Page Title__**:

NEVADA'S VEGETATION (harmeno)
__**Brief Description**__: It would be important to familiarize the kids with the different types of vegetation in Nevada since, after all, Nevada's flower is the sagebrush. It would be interesting to explain how Northern Nevada's vegetation differs from Southern Nevada's (which there is probably very little difference), and to also explain the different vegetation types from lower to higher elevation, etc.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: I think the learning outcome of knowing the vegetation types in Nevada would be that kids would understand that vegetation is very important when it comes to species (food source), which type is more likely to fuel wildfires, etc.

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: x

__**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__: Sorry Dustin I stole your layout idea :)

Here is kind of an idea of what the map could look like but of course make it more fun for the kids with brighter colors, pictures of vegetation (shown above), and facts about certain vegetation. __**Discussion**__: //-// //I think that a reoccurring or uniform theme or layout design would only enhance the atlas. [Dustin]

An idea for a layout would be to set it up be regions like Harmeno said. By setting this up by region the students can get an understanding of how their region differs from other regions. Children from Reno would be able to get a better idea of the vegitation in the area of Ely, for example. Since we are focusing on 4th graders we have to put this atlsa into a 4th grade perspective. We cant get to detailed on the types of plant. The major plants would be sufficient. [posted by joshd]//

This is definitely a good idea. Younger kids need to be getting educated about there surroundings starting much earlier. I still don't have a clue about Nevada's vegetation. (cole)

Along with vegetation, native species plants and invasive species plants in the state would be educational for children to understand what plants have adapted to grow here either naturally or carried over by man. In addition, the history of invasive species brought to Nevada would be beneficial, as well as pictures to identify the plants and the regions for which they grow. [Gretchen Hill]


 * __Page Title__**:

Nevada Land Use [Dustin Nelson]
__**Brief Description**__: Nevada is often viewed as a one horse state. When people think of Nevada they think of gambling. However there are other industries that are a part of the states economy as well. Agriculture, mining, and recreational activities are only a few of the states other industries. Another interesting fact about Nevada is that an overwhelming majority of the state is federally owned. i think that there is some potential for some cool maps showing the land ownership, land use such as agriculture or mining or a choropleth math showing agriculture output by county or the same type of map for mining extraction. __**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: x I believe that the students could learn that there are other industries to Nevada than just gambling. I know it is the states cash cow but it would be nice to display some of the states diversity as well. __**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: x

__**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__: x the yellow qnd pink represent federal lands (most the state)

__**Discussion**__: //- please start a discussion threads above to discuss this proposed page.//


 * __Page Title__**:

Know Your Nevada
__**Brief Description**__: First showing where places are in nevada on one page and then having the locations marked but blank on the following page or one later in the atlas to let the kids test themselves at basic spatial locations.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: This would help the kids better learn where places actually are on a map rather than just learning about them __**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: x finding what is relevant to put on the map so as to make it for the right age group __**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__: x

__**Discussion**__: //-// //I like this idea because instead of just having kids read an atlas an most likely get nothing out of it they actually have to interact and use their minds. By having them do this it requires them to learn and thats what our goal should be with this atlas. To teach younger people the geography of the state of Nevada.//

__**Brief Description**__: This page would be devoted to teaching kids about wildfire in Nevada and how to protect themselves and their families from this potential danger. This is especially important because many children every year cause many fires on the urban interface. __**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: It would state the importance of fire in Nevada as well as teaching children not to play with matches, fireworks, etc. It would show kids how to alert their parents of the danger as well as calling 911 in case an adult is not around. __**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: none at the moment __**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__: x
 * __Page Title__**: Fire in Nevada

__**Discussion:**__

//I think this is a great idea and could very easily be put next to pages concerning lightning, weather phenomona, and sever weather. When I was a kid I remember loving to look at lighting, and between lightning and fire strikes, you can forge a correlation fairly easily. [mike freeman]//


 * __Page Title__**:

Animals of Nevada
posted by Jason Merchent

__**Brief Description**__: I think this would go good with the endangered species page. Students could learn about all the animals in Nevada.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: it would introduce all the different animals to the students. Also when i was younger learning about animals was always fun and interesting.

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: fitting all the animals on to the page without crowding it.

__**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__: x

__**Discussion**__: //- please start a discussion threads above to discuss this proposed page.//


 * __Page Title__**:

Rock Collecting in Nevada
[posted by joshd]

__**Brief Description**__: For this page in our atlas we could show where you might be able to find different types of rocks. this would be a great way to show the geologic make up of Nevada and where different types of rocks are found and why they are there. we could choose like the top ten most common rocks found in Nevada and show thebest places to find those rocks. We could also have a brief desciption of the rocks. I think this page would give children something to do with their parents on the week ends and it would help them to become both geologically aware and geographically aware.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: This page will help chilren to get outside and spend time with their parents and at the same time learn something about geology and geography.

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: We will have to do research to find the loactions of the top ten most common rocks in nevada. Then we will have to determine the locations that are the closest to the major populations in Nevada (ie Reno and Las Vegas). by showing the closet loactions with the regions of Reno and Las Vegas there might be a better chance of having children getting outside and learning about geology and geography.

__**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__:some possible rocks that we could use: Basalt Quartz Limestone

__**Discussion**__: This is another good page. Geology is important and a basic overview for younger kids would give them a good deal of knowledge. Plus, kids love to throw rocks when they are young. Why not know what kind of rock you are throwing? (cole)


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Hunting in Nevada
[posted by joshd]

__**Brief Description**__: With this page we could show a map of all the hunting areas in nevada. We could show all the good hunting locations for all the major animals to hunt.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: I thought that by having a page like this it would make the atlas a little more diverese. Kids would get an idea of what kind of landscapes support different types of animals.

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: We will have to determine what are the best locations to hunt because people may have differences on this tpoic.

__**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__:

__**Discussion**__: //- please start a discussion threads above to discuss this proposed page.//


 * __Page Title__**:

Navada's Mountains and Geological features
[mike freeman]

__**Brief Description**__: This page could outline some of the more prominant geology throughout nevada and pick out some key mountain ranges. These could then be discussed as how the geology of nevada effected the human populations of nevada. How certain towns formed based on these features and whatnot. This page could then lead into a mines section or the Rocks of nevada section very well.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: The major physical geographical features of nevada and why they effect people here.

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: A simplification of much of the mountainous parts of nevada will be needed because of the vastness and technicallity of nevadas mountain ranges and geologic features.

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__**Discussion**__: //-//

//Mike has a great idea and i think it would go well with my idea on rock collecting in Nevada. This gives young students a well rounded range of knowledge on geology. [posted by joshd]//


 * __Page Title__**:

Mining in Nevada
__**Brief Description**__: This page could be all about mining and its history in Nevada. We could show pictures of actual mines and then show a map detailing where all the mines are in Nevada. We can also show historic mines and the dates when they were running. On this page, we could use symbols of miners or gold pans etc. to represent the mines of Nevada.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: This would allow the fourth graders to get a good understanding of the mining history of Nevada and maybe spark an interest in these kids to want to go see these places.

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: We might have to be selective in the mines we choose. Maybe only gold mines or historic mines etc. I'm not sure but I think there is a lot of mines in Nevada and we would not want our map to be too cluttered.

__**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__: x

__**Discussion**__: //-//

//This is crutial topic for the Nevada atlas because mining is a major part of the history of Nevada. This would be a good topic that gives young people a sense of what their state heritage is. I think it is important for every person to know a little bit about the history of their state. [posted by joshd]//


 * __Page Title__**:

Ancient Nevada
[Astfgl]

__**Brief Description**__: I think a page on the ancient landscape would be very interesting to kids, they all knoe that it is a desert, but how many kids in this age group know that it used to be a lake? Would also insert the 'dinosaur' aspect to Nevada, and I have met very few little kids that don't think dinosaurs were cool. So lets bring in some of the ancient history about the lakes and creatures that used to be here. We could include information on fossils as well.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: It woul dhelp kisds to understand that the wolrd does not remain the same, by showing them that where they lived used to be differnt it teachs both about history and change. And depending on the text that goes with it, it could also teach about landforms.

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: x

__**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__: x

__**Discussion**__: //-//

//This is pretty cool we could also talk about ancient plants and animals to go along with this idea. I think kids would have something to go home and tell their parents that Nevada used to be a giant lake and that there used to be some very interseting and exotic animals and sea animals as well. [posted by joshd]//

I think that this would be a great idea. Kids love dinosaurs and the thought that where they live now used to be covered with water would completely fascinate them. [Gretchen Hill]


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Where Is Nevada?
[Astfgl]

__**Brief Description**__: A series of maps showing in both physical and political terms where Nevada is not only in the United States but also in the World. Also size comparisons to other well know places, aka Nevada is half the size of Frace.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: This atlas should provide not only an understanding of what is in Nevada but where Nevada is in the World. To help kids understand where they are are in the world as a whole. And a start to understanding scale.

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: To make cool looking maps of the whole world could be difficult depending on the coice of representation and available data sets. __**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__: x

__**Discussion**__: //- please start a discussion threads above to discuss this proposed page.//


 * __Page Title__**:

Exotic Animals In Nevada.
[Astfgl]

__**Brief Description**__: Endagered animals are neat and I believe should also be covered along with common animals. But it would also be very interesting to introiduce the idae of native versus exotic animals. Have a page talking about some of the past and present introduced species, like horses and camels. Animals like wild horses are taken for granted here, but I think kids would be very interested in learning that they were not here orginally.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: Social reponsibility, an understanding of how human actions can change a place. I know this could be introduced as well with mining scares and such, but honestly for this age group animals are more likely to be interesting.

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: x

__**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__: x

__**Discussion**__: //- please start a discussion threads above to discuss this proposed page.//


 * __Page Title__**:

Lakes, Rivers, and Other Water Features of Nevada
[Adam Vaught]

__**Brief Description**__: maps of lakes, rivers, and other water features with breif historic descriptions of when discovered and named. pictures of the lakes, rivers, and other water features. Other water features could include Hot Springs possibly. Textual discussion of water features in general and the role they play in our everyday world.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: understanding of hydrologic features and what role they play in terms of drinking water, energy creation, transportation, recreation...locations of Nevada's water features in relation to other Nevada features such as cities or the other lakes, rivers, and water features themselves. "Where is Lake Tahoe in relation to Lake Mead?" or "Is the Truckee River a water feature of Northern or Southern Nevada?" or "The Humboldt River travels through which Nevada cities?"

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: decisions will have to be made about which water features to include and which to exclude because data will not be available for all of them and all could not be included anyway. The main water features will have to be determined.

__**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__: Nevada lakes- Nevada Rivers--- Lake Tahoe ---Lake Mead & Hoover Dam Truckee River Downtown Reno --Truckee in winter

__**Discussion**__: //-//

//I think it would be interesting to also incorperate Nevada's sinks into this page and try to explain those as well.[mike freeman]//


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Urban Growth of Nevada
- (mfindley)

__**Brief Description**__: This part of the atlas should show how Nevada cities have increased in size and population. A good map of how the urban areas have grown and how people have spread out from the cities and made small housing developments far from the main part of the city. I would like to do a 3-D graphic like the one I have linked to give it more of an appeal to students, but keeping it simplified so it does not have too much information.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: How Nevada has grown and how that growth has created a unique landscape that has most of the people living on the fringe with a few shopping centers nearby.

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: Older data and maps will need to be collected and be displayed in order to show how the growth has impacted the local area and changed the landscape.

__**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__: http://www.downtownreno.com/images/mapImage.gif

__**Discussion**__: //-//

//Today this is a subject that is very important because Nevada is a leader in the fastest growing states. This page could also give them an idea of urban planning on a basic level. It also could give them an idea of how cities are developed. [posted by joshd]

Urban growth patterns would make for a good page...Nevada's growth is very representative of the growth of other western states and could serve as a good example of overall growth patterns in the West. [Adam Vaught]//


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Severe Weather in Nevada
__**Brief Description**__: Although this topic has been incorperated into other pages, I think it would be interesting to develop a severe weather of Nevada page while focusing on the monsoon in the southern part, blizzards in the north, and lightning and fire throughout the state.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: It would inform readers of what COULD happen in Nevada by looking at what has happened.

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: The weather systems may need to be simplified to better explain what is going on.

__**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__: x

__**Discussion**__: //-//

//For this page we could have a very exciting page with lots of graphics colors that present the image of wild and severe weather. we could also use this as a severe weather awarness as well as a scientific page. [posted by joshd]//


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Camping In Nevada
(By Chris Marchand)

__**Brief Description**__: This page could be titled Camping in Nevada and could have a couple of maps that indicate the most frequented and popular areas in Nevada for camping. The different areas could be coded to match a simple legend that would offer the reader information such as different kinds of associated recreation is in the immediate area. Other things that could be listed in text would be distance from large populated areas and dates that the areas are open.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: This page could show recreation in nevada and give the younger audience some motivation to get out from behind the computer or video games and get into the outdoors for a change. This could be easily acomplished with photos of family camping and recreation.

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: Making sure the page is writen in text that is understandable to a young audience and graphics that are intriguing to them as well. They should be something that makes younger kids WANT to go camping and be in an outdoors environment. Maybe campfire pics and swimming etc. __**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__: ...This camping area is open to the public from May 1st to October 1st and is easily accessable by vehicle. Sites are well accomidated with showers and bathrooms as well as perminent fire pits. Recreation at the site includes boating, swimming and hiking....

__**Discussion**__: //- please start a discussion threads above to discuss this proposed page.//


 * __Page Title__**:

Hiking and other Recreation in Nevada
__**Brief Description**__: A brief look at some of the recreation opportunities in the state

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: An spatial understading of the states terrain and trails

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: Determining what to include and what to delete.

__**Post a sample graphic, map, or text exert (if and when avaialble)**__:

__**Discussion**__: //- please start a discussion threads above to discuss this proposed page.//


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Ghost Towns of Nevada
[posted by Brett R.]

__**Brief Description**__: This page could provide the spatial locations of Nevada's Ghost Towns and also a history of Nevada's past economy with mining and ranching.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: Cultural history of Nevada. Also depending on the spatial relationships of the Ghost Towns it might be possible to discuss the settlement patterns of historic Nevada.

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: Providing the topic in a manor that grabs the attention of the kids and allows them to simply understand the information.

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__**Discussion**__: //- please start a discussion threads above to discuss this proposed page.//


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 * Bristlecone pines of Nevada** [posted by krock]

__**Brief Description**__: This could be a page for kids to look at the ancient pines trees that can grow to be 5,000 years old. I've done a few teachings of this topic to this age group and they seem to be captivated.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: Anything and everything, from history (during this time in the trees life, the pyramids were built) to the curse of the bristlecone pine (Don Curry and how he cut down the oldest living thing).

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: Having enough space to be able to post large powerpoints and lessons for teachers. The pictures are the easy part, it is exploring the history and getting the dates right that can be tricky.

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__**Discussion**__: //- please start a discussion threads above to discuss this proposed page.//

[posted by Kim]
 * __Page Title__**: Learning Nevada

__**Brief Description**__: This page would include a map showing where all Nevada's schools are located, including elementary, middle, high school, and higher ed. I think young children are often unaware of where they are relative to other students and places. Being able to show them where they relative to other students would be an eye opening experience.

__**What standards or learning outcomes might this page address**__: Spatial understanding of where Nevada's educational institutions are located.

__**What limitations will need to be overcome to complete this page**__: Because we are targeting a 4th grade audience, I would want to use iconographic symbols to demonstrate where schools are located. The problem is that Clark County has so many schools, it would be difficult to use iconographic symbols without them being crowded or layered on top of one another.

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