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Rescooped by Trisha Klancar from Southmoore AP Human Geography onto Geography for All! |
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AThe pictures are soooo much better than having the kids read or listen to me lecture.
A picture is worth a thousand words...what a wonderful class opener for disparity, effects of urban expansion, child poverty...the list is endless UNFORTUNATELY!
A striking look at where children from nine countries sleep at night.
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![iPhone 5 Travels 20,096 Miles Before Ending Up in Your Hands [INFOGRAPHIC] | Geography for All! | Scoop.it](http://img.scoop.it/dtF3X02heE6AYk3ylZ5jWDl72eJkfbmt4t8yenImKBVaiQDB_Rd1H6kmuBWtceBJ)
A fantasitic infographic to show kids how things are made and what is required to get something made. Opens the door to discussion on the transportation issue of technology and outsourcing. Then there is the discussion of jobs, equal pay, ... it is endless!
"From its inception to this final shipment, this infographic tracks the journey the iPhone 5 makes around the world to get produced." Delete the scoop?
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Plants and trees have died in 42 hectares affected by the leak of ‘produced water’ from an oil and gas operation Delete the scoop?
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"This case study examines the challenges of human well-being and urbanization, especially in the megacity of Jakarta." Via Seth Dixon
Trisha Klancar's insight:
I like the video as a great visual of the effects of urbanization... the end shows the benefits of World vision... of course this can be viewed as being 'political' or pushing another agenda...just stop the video there. 
Seth Dixon's curator insight,
May 31, 7:17 AM
Megacities are growing, especially in the developing world. This rapid population growth leads to serious strains on many resources and the infrastructural capacities which leads to some dismal living conditions among the urban poor. World Vision Australia works to assist and empower many of those without access to these important amenities. Download the lesson as a PDF here. Tags: Indonesia, urban, megacities, sustainability, development. 
Mr Steven Newman's comment,
June 1, 6:30 PM
Great resources from world vision. I use the newer definition of World Cities as urban agglomerations with 10 million or more.
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Free maps, free outline maps, free blank maps, free base maps, all countries of the world, high resolution GIF, PDF, CDR, AI, SVG, WMF Delete the scoop?
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So you like to drink water eh? Well, you won't be drinking anything if you take a swig from the wrong country's tap. Luckily, you'll have this guide to help you out before you do. Delete the scoop?
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"Google Maps Engine makes it easy for you to create beautiful maps, share them with others, and reach your audience no matter where they are. It's built on the same platform that provides Google services to millions of people worldwide, so your users have a consistent and familiar experience wherever they are." Via Seth Dixon 
Johani Karonen's curator insight,
May 8, 4:08 AM
I love maps! Let's se what this little darling can do. 
Francisco Javier 's curator insight,
May 12, 8:51 PM
Google Maps Engine | @scoopit via @APHumanGeog http://sco.lt/... Delete the scoop?
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Researchers are heading to Dharavi, Mumbai, to study the impact of slum tours on the residents. Via Seth Dixon
Seth Dixon's comment,
May 5, 4:54 PM
If it's just for personal curiosity, it's more than just a bit unsavory. If you are seriously thinking about opening up your wallet but want to see the situation on the ground, then its still a conversation worth having.
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May 7, 12:41 PM
Visiter des bidonvilles, nouveau trend pour touristes en mal de nouveauté? Je me souviens avoir personnellement visité SOWETO en 2000, avec un groupe de journalistes belges. Nous avons logé chez une dame qui cédait une partie de sa maison pour se faire un peu d'argent, pour contribuer aux frais de ses deux fils étudiants à l'Unif. Ce fut une expérience inoubliable. Nous n'avons pas entendu le son de sa voix, elle nous servait à manger en silence et même si nous ne savions pas très bien comment réagir, nous avions l'impression que nous lui venions en aide, d'une manière ou d'une autre. En tous cas, la visite de ce bidonville fut pour moi éclairante.
Serge Dielens * Connectivist @ EdgeCommunication.be's comment,
May 7, 2:55 PM
Visiter des bidonvilles, nouveau trend pour touristes en mal de nouveauté? Je me souviens avoir personnellement visité SOWETO en 2000, avec un groupe de journalistes belges. Nous avons logé chez une dame qui cédait une partie de sa maison pour se faire un peu d'argent, pour contribuer aux frais de ses deux fils étudiants à l'Unif. Ce fut une expérience inoubliable. Nous n'avons pas entendu le son de sa voix, elle nous servait à manger en silence et même si nous ne savions pas très bien comment réagir, nous avions l'impression que nous lui venions en aide, d'une manière ou d'une autre. En tous cas, la visite de ce bidonville fut pour moi éclairante.
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Explore the map to find out where Anglophones live across the province. The map is based on Statistics Canada census data from 2011.
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An interesting up to date map for kids to read and relate to. Delete the scoop?
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"Earlier North Korea told embassies in Pyongyang to consider evacuating their employees because it can't guarantee their safety after April 10. That's also the day that South Korean (ROK) companies must pull all of their workers out of the Kaesong industrial complex — an ROK-financed project that accounts for up to 40 percent of the North's revenue. For the last few days the North has blocked South Koreans from entering the complex in the North — considered the last lifeline between the two Koreas — while allowing them to leave at any time.The date 4/10/13 also plays into the fact that three generations of the Kim family have been fixated on the number 9."
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April 6, 8:48 AM
Is North Korea doubling down or is this merely a big bluff in the geopolitical game of high stakes poker? Delete the scoop?
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LeBron explains how he transformed himself into a ruthlessly efficient scoring machine. Via Seth Dixon
Trisha Klancar's insight:
Okkk. This is really fun to watch... why not map it out!!
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March 29, 10:22 AM
This series of spatial diagrams (dare I say, maps?) shows how the offense game of LeBron James has changed dramatically over the last few years, greatly increasing his efficiency. Do you know of a basketball-loving student that might appreciate spatial analysis more when seen through the lens of their favorite sport? Delete the scoop?
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A little while ago I posted about an amazing addicting, online geographical guessing game called GeoGuessr. As I mention in the post, GeoGuessr plops you down somewhere in the world, and it is your... Delete the scoop?
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From the trash problems of Canadians to how Venice is sinking, Dawn Walton breaks down the numbers on the UN’s World Environment Day Delete the scoop?
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Maps of the World - countries, location, physical, mineral, educational, business, weather, projection, vegetation, wildlife thematic maps are an apt resource to know about all the countries of the world. Delete the scoop?
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National Geographic Education brings geography, social studies and science to life. Using real-world examples and National Geographic's rich media, educators, families, and students learn about the world and the people in it. Delete the scoop?
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The GA supports primary and secondary geography teachers through teaching resources, geography journals, CPD events, Barnaby Bear, Worldwise and more. Via Seth Dixon 
Catherine Smyth's comment,
May 29, 2:37 AM
A well-resourced professional association for geography based in the UK. The section for primary teachers offers practical and innovative ideas for developing geographical understanding in the primary classroom.
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May 29, 8:21 AM
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Following the disaster in Bangladesh, we take a look at where Canada's clothing imports are produced. Delete the scoop?
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For decades, south Louisiana residents have watched coastal landmarks disappear as erosion worsened and the Gulf of Mexico marched steadily inward. Via Seth Dixon 
Sylvain Rotillon's comment,
May 9, 2:57 PM
The eprverse effect of maps is that they give the false idea that our physical world is steady. It's the case as we see here for coastal environments, but also for rivers.
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Fascinating Portraits Of What Families Around The World Eat In A Week - DesignTAXI.com
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Amazing school work to be done with this....A picture is work a thousand words... great photo essay topics! Delete the scoop?
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When Anum Hussain heard about the Boston Marathon bombing, she immediately panicked, worried that the culprits would be like her. The 22-year-old Muslim was in the offices of Hubspot, the Cambridge marketing-software company she works for. Via Seth Dixon 
Emma Lafleur's curator insight,
April 25, 10:49 PM
It is very sad to see that so many people associate all Muslims with terrorist groups. They know that 9/11 was done by people who were Muslims but they choose to ignore that they were radical. They choose to ignore that there are radicals in all religions, not just in Islam. These Muslims are Americans too, and it is sad that they should be afraid for their lives after these attacks because of the assumptions that other people will make about them. They are stereotyped as dangerous, when they are not violent. I am only glad to see their strength as they try to stay strong through these attacks on their religion, and I hope that they're stories here will promote understanding and will make people want to learn more about their religion so that these stereotypes can go away. 
Trisha Klancar's comment,
April 26, 10:30 AM
Thank you for the article.... good to show children as they meddle through predjudices on tv, news, hallways and home. Education is the key to breaking down barriers and opening eyes.
Monica S Mcfeeters's curator insight,
April 28, 7:44 PM
The person that mailed the president and others poison could have done serious damage as well. The media doesn't seem to be painting that as everyone in the south is a potential terrorist, even though many situations in the south came close over history in many peoples opinions. This is most likely a really bad time for peaceful Muslims in Boston and other areas around the country. Delete the scoop?
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What is a border? What is a peninsula? A look into why geography is important to understand as students around the country prepare for the 2013 National Geog... Via Seth Dixon
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April 7, 3:43 PM
I loved participating at the Rhode Island Geography Bee this weekend. This video was shared with all the parents, teachers and students to help them understand that while the Bee may focus on specific bits of knowledge/trivia, it is the beginning and a foundation for spatial thinking to understand patterns and processes. Tags: geo-inspiration, geography education. 
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April 8, 6:58 PM
This is a short video about why Geography is an important subject inhelping to understand the world in which we live. 
Samuel Yeats's curator insight,
May 8, 12:37 AM
Q1) Based on the information in this video, would you consider Geography as a broad subject and why? Q2) Why do you believe that Geography is important? (Using examples from the video and your own opinion) Delete the scoop?
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All Time-lapse sequences were taken by the astronaunts onboard the International Space Station (ISS) (Thanks guys for making this available to the public for use!)… Delete the scoop?
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If Pyongyang is as bent on war as it wants us to believe, why is it keeping the inter-Korean Kaesong industrial complex open?
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Trisha Klancar's insight:
Very interesting insight.
Seth Dixon's curator insight,
March 29, 11:02 AM
News reports coming out of North Korea are grim and threatening right now. However, this Washington Post article argues that it might be all for show. The Kaesong Industrial Complex was opened in 2002 as a gesture of peace. Located just across the northern side of the border, it is staffed by South and North Koreans (South Korea get super cheap labor, North Korea gets an infusion of currency, both get positive PR). The Kaesong Industrial Complex continues to operate with the permission of the North Korean government. Were that to ever change and North Korea shut down this joint venture, THEN we'll know that they are serious. Watch this short video for an overview of the geopolitical situation on the Korean peninsula as of March 2013. Tags: North Korea, war, labor, industry, economic, conflict, unit 6 industry. Delete the scoop?
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