Canadian artist Jon Rafman is an unusual photographer - he explores Google Street Views and takes screenshots of the most incredible sights here.
For more, see: http://9-eyes.com
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Dania's comment, August 30, 2012 12:29 AM
incredible images... I always love looking at pictures because a photo speaks or says thousands words... Plus now is connecting images with physical geography, it gives a more clear view of the region and its' people. good job for Jon Rafman... I love his work
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Watch this Jewish Voice for Peace 6 minute mini-primer about why Israelis and Palestinians are fighting.. Via Seth Dixon 
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November 29, 2012 12:32 PM
This video from the Jewish Voice for Peace has a more politically motivated angle than most of the resources that I post on this site, but I feel that they do justice to both sides as well as the truth. In a simple way it lays out the roots of many of the problems in the region with historic and geographic perspectives.
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November 29, 2012 9:51 PM
I must admit, I did struggle on whether to post it or not. In the video the use of term 'indigenous people' to refer to the Palestinians bothered me as did a few other references, but I did feel it tried to be accurate even if their political perspective was obvious.
I would most certainly be open to posting something more pro-Israeli since I'm not trying to advocate a particular point or push a perspective, but I did think it was a good, is somewhat flawed resource. It's near impossible to find anything without bias so I decided that sharing some flawed sources is better than not sharing any on a pretty weighty topic. 
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January 8, 1:16 PM
This video from the Jewish Voice for Peace has a more politically motivated angle than most of the resources that I post on this site, but I feel that they do justice to both sides as well as the truth. In a simple way it lays out the roots of many of the problems in the region with historic and geographic perspectives.
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This lesson plan was specifically designed with Arizona examples and aligned to the Arizona state standards, but it be easily adapted. I saw a presentation based on this lesson at the NCGE conference as was incredibly impressed. Also, you'll note that like this one, there are many other lesson plans freely available on the Arizona Geographic Alliance website.
Tags: K12, borders, political, landscape, migration, unit 4 political. Via Seth Dixon 
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October 14, 2012 11:40 AM
I found very useful resources on the website. Thank you for sharing it.
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If you haven't yet discovered http://www.plaidavenger.com/ I recommend exploring it (numerous World Regional resources). You'll find its brand of geography has a whole lot of personality; you'll decide soon enough whether that personality works for your classroom. This particular 'plaidcast' discussion focuses on political geography, the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ), and the strategic importance of overseas exclaves using the Spratly Island example in the South China Sea. Minor correction to video: Territorial waters only extend 12 miles offshore, not the 200 miles of the exclusive economic zone. Via Seth Dixon Delete the scoop?
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Many site outsourcing as a way in which global corporatations are seeking to avoid the typical economic limitations that have been imposed on job production based on geography. Some refer to it as a 'spatial fix,' a way to get around the high cost of workers in the developed world being reworking how business gets done.
This takes that to an entirely different level. The benefits of agglomeration and collaboration help to explain the importance of Silicon Valley. Entrepreneurs from other countries do not all have access to a comparable location with a high concentration of intellectually driven enterprises that amplify their impacts. The Blueseed Project intents to, in essence create a floating city in international waters (just off the coast of California) that is outside of U.S. governmental jurisdiction, but easily accessible for Silicon Valley executives.
More questions than answers arise from this project. How are economic restructurings altering governance? Are borders becoming less or more important with increased technological advances? Would this be a benefit to developing world economies or strengthen the Silicon Valley's economic importance in research and development? Via Seth Dixon Delete the scoop?
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"Borders are all-important imaginary lines that affect our lives in myriad ways. They define in a very literal sense where we live, who we call neighbors, and how we are governed. But in a world defined by instantaneous communications and commutes that can just as easily involve airports as train stations, many borders are relics of a bygone era."
Most semesters I have students redraw the United States map into regions and it is a productive session to understand the concepts of region, place and culture. This article echoes the proposal of geographer Etzel Pearcy to divide the country into 38 states. This comes from an excellent blog about density: http://persquaremile.com/ Via Seth Dixon Delete the scoop?
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Maquiladoras are a well-known example of developed countries outsourcing factory work that is cited as a factor leading to de-industrialization in the Northeastern USA. While many geography classes discuss this macro spatial reorganization, this link challenges us to look at the micro spatial systems of maquiladoras that make them economically efficient. Some good graphs, maps and images. Via Seth Dixon 
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September 20, 2012 10:15 PM
Developed countries outsourcing jobs has become largely beneficial for developing countries. In the case of Mexico, the residents are given new opportunities in manufacturing jobs that they may have never had before. The industrialization of the border area can only lead to increasing development and hopefully a better standard of living for citizens. Unfortunately, it has the exact opposite effect on the U.S., which is giving away jobs.
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September 26, 2012 11:14 AM
This article is displaying the postive and negative side effects that these Maquiladoras have upon the development of stronger economic economies for such countries as Mexico. These buisnesss that invest in the border of Mexico allow these towns/cities to grow and become industrilized. This provides low skill work for the people of Mexico but the logistics of the companies are still being done in the country that has invested in these places. This is good because it lets countries like the United States keep educated/high paying jobs in the States. The negative aspect is that the only jobs the Mexicans recieve are the low paying uneducated type. However still it has postives for both countries and its something we must get used to because its the way of the future.
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South Sudan's a newly minted country, but faces some serious challenges. Good for discussing political geography. "Learn about My Wonderful World, a National Geographic-led campaign to increase geographic learning, and meet coalition members." Via Seth Dixon Delete the scoop?
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Tags: MiddleEast, territoriality, transportation, borders, conflict, governance, political, unit 4 political. Via Seth Dixon Delete the scoop?
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In the dusty triangle where Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan meet, there is more than one war going on.
Geopolitically, there is a fascinating confluence of competing interests at this border. This is "the scariest little corner of the world." It's a dangerous place that is often beyond the authority of any of state. It also represents (depending on how you divide the world up) at the intersection of the three major regions in the area: Central Asia, the Middle East and South Asia.
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TED Talks Many people think the lines on the map no longer matter, but Parag Khanna says they do. Using maps of the past and present, he explains the root causes of border conflicts worldwide and proposes simple yet cunning solutions for each. Via Seth Dixon Delete the scoop?
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The American-Canadian border, famously said to run straight across the 49th parallel for hundreds of miles, is neither straight nor along the 49th parallel.
This is a good historical way to discuss the stages of border creation, especially demarcation and delimitation. The history of where to place a border, as the border itself, is not so straight forward. Via Seth Dixon Delete the scoop?
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A new series explores the mysteries that maps and borders can hide - and reveal.
This is brimming with potential for a unit on political geography and a discussion of borders. The Google Earth embedded link to the Belgian/Dutch town of Baarle is especially useful. Via Seth Dixon Delete the scoop?
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In several previous posts we have looked at specific migration channels connecting Mexico to the USA: From Morelos to Minnesota; case study of a migrant...
An excellent way to show examples of chain migration and the gravity model...students will understand the concepts with concretes examples. These interactive maps have crisp geo-visualizations of the migratory flows. Via Seth Dixon
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September 20, 2012 10:51 PM
Ethnic groups have always been drawn to areas where there kinsmen reside. This map reinforces this idea. Texas and California are obvious destinations due to proximity, but Chicago shows how migrants join family and others with ethnic ties to maintain heritage and feel closer to home. Chicago has a large minority population, which also contributes to this.
Benjamin DeRita's comment,
September 24, 2012 1:28 PM
For the majority of regions the migration percentages are seemingly obvious and to be expected. However, am surprised to see a region such as Guerrero have a high concentration of relocation to Raleigh, NC. Also Guerrero seems unique where it has no clear dominant destination compared to many of its neighbors. Outside of Chicago (1) the next four cities are essentially receiving equal migration.
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February 7, 12:32 PM
I found this map very interesting because my original thought was that the most migration would take place close to the boarders and flow exponentially outward. The fact that Chicago has more migration from Mexico than Texas, Arizona, or California kind of throws a wrench in that hypothesis. Perhaps migration is not based so much on location, but rather what work is available in the region, how strict the local laws on immigration are, and if there is family in the area. Delete the scoop?
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