Mr. Michael E.
Dudek
Saint Mary's Jr/Sr High School
World Geography / Environmental Science
The Himalayas: Geography
and Environmental Issues
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The intention of this website is to explore my interests in geography and environmental issues in relation to the information I obtained through the NEH Institute on the Cultures and Religions of the Himalayas. I will provide teachers with general lesson plans, group projects, helpful sites, and educational resources for the purpose of teaching junior high students on the Himalayan region. |
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Environmental Woes:
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man-made
ones. This link will help 
students
realize that conservation efforts need to be implemented in order
to save ecosystems. Landslides and overgrazing are common problems
that arise in the Himalayan region.|
Jataka Tales: Delightful fables, drawn from legends of the former
lives of the Buddha, tell of acts of sacrifice inspired by the noble
example of others. These tales provide lessons that convey moral
behavior essential in anyones life. |
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Interactive lessons that will help your students learn the geographic borders and features of the Himalayan region.
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The Five Themes of Geography:
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Making
Maps: 
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Click on this link for additional resources that may help you in your classroom! |
General
Information: 
Additional links to check out:
The Massachusetts Geography Alliance
is a grassroots organization of over 3,000 Massachusetts teachers dedicated
to improving geography education in the Commonwealth
Professor Todd Lewis & Leonard
van der Kuijp (co-directors) web pages
Please contact me with comments and suggestions: my
email
Last Updated: August 4, 2004
This site was created by Michael Dudek at the NEH Summer Institute "Cultures and Religions of the Himalayan Region," held at the College of the Holy Cross, Summer 2004