Jefferson High School Presents WORLD EXPOSITION 2013
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A brief history of world expos The first official world expo
was held in 1851 at the Crystal Palace in London The theme was
Industry
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Exposition Universelle 1889 Paris, France Showcased civil
engineering
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Pageant of the Pacific 1939 Treasure Island, San Francisco,
CA
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Shanghai 2010 Better City, Better Life Theme was urban
development Cleaner, more efficient cities
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Daly City 2012 (Europe) Architecture Across the Pond
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Daly City 2013- East Asia: Shui- Building Blocks of Life
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Why Water? Water is the most critical resource in the
world
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Objectives Using the 5 themes of geography, you will be
presenting an East Asian country with a focus on its major
cities
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Our Region EAST ASIA
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Instructions Each team will pick a country in East Asia and
research its five themes of geography Each day you will have a task
to complete in the computer lab
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Human-Environment Interaction Particular focus on the way
people use water What are the main sources of water? How do people
use water in this area? Hydroelectricity? Freshwater Farming
Reclaim land What are some methods people use to recycle, reuse,
and reduce water consumption?
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Example: Nevada, USA Boulder City, Nevada, USA Colorado River
was once used solely for irrigation In the 1930s, President FDR
commissioned the construction of the Boulder Dam (now known as the
Hoover Dam) Harnessed the power of the Colorado River for
Hydroelectric power Lake Mead was formed as a result and is used
for recreation
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World Fair Project Components Research Packet (10 days total)
Research Paper Display World Fair Presentation Class
Presentation
