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Global news with a spatial perspective: Interesting, current supplemental materials for geography students and teachers. http://geographyeducation.org
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"Afghan youth have very limited options for sports and recreation. An Australian man is trying to change that." Issues of ethnicity, class and gender are right on the surface. Globalization, cultural values and shifting norms make this a good discussion piece. Via Seth Dixon 
Lisa Fonseca's comment,
November 3, 2011 8:26 PM
I think all genders should be given the opportunity to experience and interact within any type of sport. All genders should be given the right to be healthy, get courage, and avoid fear. Watching the two sisters skateboarding is a positive role because those two girls can set the stage for many other females to also try to skateboard, and if a variety of girls begin to do it then it could become a norm rather than this dangerous sport that girls can be apart of. It is upsetting that at the ages nine and ten these girls are enjoying their last years of freedom because once they hit puberty they will be secluded from boys. It was a good idea for the instructor to then create separate skateboarding groups so the females could still be apart of it. Now on the down side I was possibly thinking this project maybe wasn't such a good idea because it led to issues like the brother beating his sister until she had blood running down her leg because she couldn't be around the boys. I know from my perspective I see that as inappropriate behavior but, in Afghan is that a common concern? This project has its pro and cons but overall I think my pros out run the cons. I think all children should be given opportunities no matter gender, culture, or class because if every child is given the opportunity then can become someone and succeed in life.
Derek Ethier's comment,
October 18, 2012 1:09 AM
It is important for children to be exposed to recreational activities where they can interact and have fun with their peers. Since Afghani girls have only a short amount of time to do this, it is important that they do while they can. However, this "Skateistan" may have widespread and unintended consequences. Maybe it will take one generation, or maybe it will take twenty, but eventually these traditional gender norms and social roles will begin to disappear. In it's place will likely be one more commonly recognizable to us in the United States.
Matt Mallinson's comment,
October 22, 2012 12:02 PM
This is such a great thing for the children of this country. The Australian man who started all of this is brave in my mind for introducing skateboarding to a country that would probably never have tried it, especially with older natives not liking the idea.
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http://www.ted.com How can cities help save the future? Alex Steffen shows some cool neighborhood-based green projects that expand our access to things we wa...
Urban density and design connected with energy usage and climate change. Via Walid Malouf Delete the scoop?
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Reconsider Columbus Day Presented by Nu Heightz Cinema rethink columbus day reconsider christopher columbus anti columbus day...
Without need to adopt one particular ideological perspective, this can be used to discuss distinct cultural perspectives and show how we frame geographic and historic information in our own context. Delete the scoop?
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Way Back Home is the incredible new riding clip from Danny MacAskill, it follows him on a journey from Edinburgh back to his hometown Dunvegan, in the Isle o...
This extreme sports clip is infused with gorgeous physical landscapes and marvelously quaint, iconic cultural landscapes. Delete the scoop?
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More about this programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00wgq0l Hans Rosling's famous lectures combine enormous quantities of public data with a sport's ...
If you haven't seen this video, it is an incredible data visualization to explain the correlation between income and life expectancy. He uses temporal and spatial markers to show changes from 1810 to the present. If you discuss it in your course, this would help to explain the epidemiological transition. Delete the scoop?
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New York has long been a city of immigrants, but linguists now consider it a laboratory for studying and preserving languages in rapid decline elsewhere in the world.
This is an excellent video for showing the diffusion of languages in the era of migration to major urban centers. It also shows the factors that lead to the decline of indigenous languages that are on the fringe of the global economy and the importance of language to cultural traditions. Here is the article related to the video available. 
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February 6, 10:35 PM
This video was a very powerful reminder that culture and traditions are important no matter the size and influence of them. Finding a man who is thought to be the last in the United States to speak a language is something that I had never even considered previously. Delete the scoop?
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http://wtkphotography.com This timelapse is about a year in the making. I started sometime in June of 2010 and finished it on August 19, 2011. It wasn't constant work of course, just working on it every now and then.
This is a great video showing the rythms of the city and the dynamic cultural and economic forces in the city. With time lapse photography, it highlights distinctions between the places of spaces and the places of flows. Delete the scoop?
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This video is a good way to introduce the discipline of geography and the class subject matter. While geography may appear to be eclectic sets of random knowledge, it is that spatial component that binds the various sub-disciplines as a coherent whole. Delete the scoop?
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This is a visualization of US expansion in North America from 1700 to 1900, seen through changes in the spatial distribution of post offices.
This is a fantastic time lapse map that shows historical trends of spatial expansion and it is perfect to demonstrate HOW diffusion works. Delete the scoop?
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90 entertaining seconds on how studying AP Human Geography results in gaining limitless power - based on the movie, Limitless.
This is a fun, student-produced video about all that a geographic education can provide. Delete the scoop?
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TED Talks Alisa Miller, head of Public Radio International, talks about why -- though we want to know more about the world than ever -- the US media is actually showing less. Eye-opening stats and graphs.
The U.S. News is remarkably USA-centric, so in the era of globalization and the fragmentation of information, most American TV viewers know less about the world than they did 40 years ago. 
's comment, February 2, 2012 5:28 PM
I really don't find this surprising.
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Our world is messed up. just because something is cheaper doesnt mean it is better. we should take actions in to our own hands and find out about global issues to increase our own knowledge for our own benefit
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"This trailer shows the first 3 minutes of the actual film Two Million Minutes." Recommended by an APHG teacher.
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Please let me know if you would like resources for this film. I have a few. forsythh@pcsb.org
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Ronald Wright's bestseller A Short History of Progress inspired this cinematic requiem to progress-as-usual. Throughout human history, what seemed like progress often backfired.
This critique of modern consumerism and how society interacts with the environment is fundamentally asking geographic questions about globalization. Is all change progress? Delete the scoop?
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This is an incredibly beautiful time-lapse HD video. Breathtaking physical landscapes of the "Four Corners" region in the U.S. southwest (mainly Arizona and Utah) with a smattering of cultural landscapes interspersed. For many students, seeing a beautiful landform piques their interest to then understand the geomorphological processes that made them.
Lisa Fonseca's comment,
October 19, 2011 5:58 PM
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! These incredibly beautiful physical landscapes were gorgeous. With the help of the HD video it all felt so real and breath taking. While I was watching this video I was keeping in mind the thought of the geomorphological process but more importantly how I feel as though we take for granted to not see what else is out there in the country. I myself knew we live in a beautiful country but after watching this video I just grew much much more appreciation for the countries gorgeous landscapes. I also have saved this video because I believe it is so important to show to many others.
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"A look behind the scenes into why Geography matters, as students around the country prepare for the 2011 National Geographic Bee." An excellent quick explanation as to the importance of geography education (even if the video is in essence Google Earth commercial, thematically it is top-notch). Via Nicholas Goubert Delete the scoop?
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*UPDATE May 10th: Here's a video interview that I did this morning for MSNBC : http://on.msnbc.com/juqWHz ---------- I shot this timelapse montage from late 2010 through early 2011. One year in the making.
With the intention of showing the duality between city and nature the time lapse, Dominic Boudreault created a beautiful montage of the urban landscape that is a thought-provoking piece. Locations include Montreal, Quebec, Toronto, New York and Chicago. Delete the scoop?
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A lengthy (1h, 15m) video, where New York Times columnist and author Thomas Friedman explains his ideas about globalization, as laid out in his book "The World is Flat." This was filmed as a keynote address from M.I.T. and also can show students in high school the vibrant intellectual life available on college campuses. Delete the scoop?
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An unfinished skyscraper occupied by squatters is a symbol of Venezuela’s financial crisis in the 1990s, state control of the economy and a housing shortage.
Incredible paradigm shift as a skyscraper is converted from a symbol of wealth is occupied by squatters. The lack of a vibrant formal economy and more formal housing leads to a lack of suitable options for many urban residents--especially with problems in the rural countryside. A complex web of geographic factors need to be explained to understand this most fascinating situation. The video link "Squatters on the Skyline" embedded in the article is a must see.
Stacey Jackson's curator insight,
February 22, 12:35 AM
The fact that one resident featured in the video said she has "nothing to complain about" says a lot about the housing situation in Caracas. She didn't seem to think she deserved to live in a better environment- instead she accepts the unfinished skyscraper with rudimentary services and no sewage removal. It is a shame that Caracas hasn't been able to meet the housing demands of their growing population. I'm sure the issue is more complex, but it seems like this oil-rich nation should be able to build proper housing for its citizens. Also, 2,500 squatters is an astounding figure. Just to put it into perspective, my neighborhood (in Providence) has a total population of 2,669. I can't imagine all of us being crammed into one building without electricity, air conditioning, or proper plumbing.
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A time-lapse taken from the front of the International Space Station as it orbits our planet at night. This movie begins over the Pacific Ocean and continues...
This is an extraordinary view of the Earth that captivates students and often gives them a sense of awe and wonder for the planet we call home. Delete the scoop?
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This mind blowing information shows how the virtual and online world is changing so rapidly. Did you know there are 31 billion searches on Google every singl...
Globalization, education and the changing technological landscape are all major themes in this video. Delete the scoop?
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"A study of 339 present-day hunter-gatherer groups demonstrated that after 'every doubling of population, the home ranges of [those] groups increased by only 70 percent': Every additional person requires less land than the previous one."
This is a very quick, but scientific explanation of why living in dense configurations works. Not that it's without problems, but it's functionality in an era of population growth is clear. Delete the scoop?
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See photos from 7 Billion: http://bit.ly/hhYz3m With the worldwide population expected to exceed seven billion in 2011, National Geographic magazine offers a...
This video provides excellent material for discussing population growth, space and sustainability. 
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very good,G
Brandon Murphy's comment,
July 9, 2012 7:09 PM
Knowing that the world's population can fit into the city of Los Angeles alone is incredible. To think what the world would like/how it would function if everyone was spaced out is pretty interesting. However, until we can figure out a way to get at the resources we depend on more accessible everywhere, the human population will continue to stay in the same clusters. An interesting thought came to mind though after watching this video. What if one continent was strictly dedicated to housing the world's population, while other continents could be the source of jobs and resources that could be shared for the masses. Basically each continent would be assigned a specific role. However, in order for any of that to be possible we would have to live in a united world (all 7 billion of us under the same rules). Granted it's not necessarily feasible, but just an interesting thought.
Don Brown Jr's comment,
July 9, 2012 10:18 PM
After watching the Hans Rosling video, I find it truly fascinating that the entire world’s population can fit within LA. However a solution to a rising global population may rest upon not only who has access to the resources of the world but also how it is used and proportionately divided.
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Authorities use Google Earth to crack down on illegal activities.
A great clip to discuss geospatial technologies, privacy and governance. This could also be used to discuss urban political geography and city planning. 
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April 18, 12:37 AM
Cool talking about the possible contraversies associated with google earth Delete the scoop?
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For as much as geographic education "discusses" global issues and problems, we geography teachers often don't demonstrate how to make a different. This site helps teachers show students how to make use of their education.
"I can't help everyone everywhere, but I can help someone somewhere." That's the starting point for global awareness. Delete the scoop?
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