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Understanding Detroit on Windows Pc

Developed By: Kendall College of Art and Design

License: Free

Rating: 3,7/5 - 3 votes

Last Updated: December 24, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0.1
Size 40.6 MB
Release Date April 17, 15
Category Education Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (4)]

Description from Developer:
A COMPLETE CURRICULUM MODULE
Provides a succinct yet broad history of 20th Century Detroit and asks students to apply the 5 habits of mind in response. It includes dramatic histor... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Understanding Detroit and install on Windows PC. Understanding Detroit is free Education app, developed by Kendall College of Art and Design. Latest version of Understanding Detroit is 1.0.1, was released on 2015-04-17 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100. Overall rating of Understanding Detroit is 3,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 3 users, 2 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Understanding Detroit on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Understanding Detroit on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Understanding Detroit on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Understanding Detroit using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Understanding Detroit" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Understanding Detroit on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Understanding Detroit" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: 1.0.1.

Download Understanding Detroit 1.0.1 on Windows PC – 40.6 MB

A COMPLETE CURRICULUM MODULE
Provides a succinct yet broad history of 20th Century Detroit and asks students to apply the 5 habits of mind in response. It includes dramatic historical facts, current opinions and review questions that can prompt students to perform additional research, engage in discussion and complete writing projects.
The 5 Habits of Mind:
• Significance (why it is important)
• Perspective (what is the point of view)
• Evidence (how do you know)
• Connection (how does it apply)​​
• Supposition (what if it were different)

TARGET GRADE LEVEL: 9-12

WHATS INSIDE
• An interactive historical overview of Detroit
• Video Interviews
• Review questions based on the 5 habits of mind
• All Printable pages

COST AND SECURITY
• Free to use and share
• No In-App purchases
• No personal data collected


SUPPORTS THESE COMMON CORE STANDARDS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS > HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES Grades 9-12

Key Ideas and Details 9-11:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.2
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.3
Analyze in detail a series of events described in a text; determine whether earlier events caused later ones or simply preceded them.

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 9-11:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.7
Integrate quantitative or technical analysis (e.g., charts, research data) with qualitative analysis in print or digital text.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.9-10.9
Compare and contrast treatments of the same topic in several primary and secondary sources.

Key Ideas and Details: 11-12

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.1
Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, connecting insights gained from specific details to an understanding of the text as a whole.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.2
Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary that makes clear the relationships among the key details and ideas.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.3
Evaluate various explanations for actions or events and determine which explanation best accords with textual evidence, acknowledging where the text leaves matters uncertain.

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 11-12:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.7
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, as well as in words) in order to address a question or solve a problem.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.8
Evaluate an author's premises, claims, and evidence by corroborating or challenging them with other information.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.11-12.9
Integrate information from diverse sources, both primary and secondary, into a coherent understanding of an idea or event, noting discrepancies among sources.


ACCOMMODATES THE FOLLOWING LEARNING STYLES:
• Visual (spatial):pictures, images, and spatial understanding.
• Verbal (linguistic): speech and writing.
• Physical (kinesthetic): touch - interactivity.
• Logical (mathematical): logic, reasoning and systems.
• Social (interpersonal): group learning.
• Solitary (intrapersonal): self-study.

ABOUT THE CREATORS
Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University faculty and students performed extensive research to create this media as part of the EPIC project. The Development (coding) for the Fast Food Frenzy game was powered by the the KCAD Framework created by Digital Concierge.

ALSO AVAILABLE ON THIS MEDIA:
• MAC desktop and laptop computers - all browsers
• PC desktop and laptop computers: all browsers
• iPad and Android tablets using the Photon Web Browser
• Google Play store (search: Understanding Detroit)
• EPIC media: www.epicsite.org
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to disable the keyguard if it is not secure.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows applications to access information about networks.