In class on Friday we learned about Economic Geography.
1) I want you to research GDP versus GNP in America and post what you find. How are these two figures different? Is there a country that has an even GNP and GDP?
2) Do a little more research and find the country with the highest per capita income. Is it surprising? What is this country known for and why do you think they have the highest per capita income?
3) Check out this video about Native Americans in the USA. How does this help us better understand the complexities of a nation?
Don't forget:
Projects due Tuesday
Unit test Thursday
PEACE
Friday, October 24, 2008
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Geo in the house...
Hi class!
So, I know you guys have a bit on your plate, but here's one more thing!!!!
Your homework for Monday is:
1) the population pyramid
2) pre-read chapter four, section 3
3) review notes of chapter four, section 3 to better prepare for class (they will be posted by Sunday - please give me a little time to finish)
4) chapter four project DUE DATE: Monday Oct. 28
5) Moving into Political Geography, there is huge discrepancy between communism and a democracy. What does democracy mean to you? How do you define communism? Discuss (general) advantages/disadvantages to each. Is there a perfect type of government? What solutions are there to disparities within a society?
So, I know you guys have a bit on your plate, but here's one more thing!!!!
Your homework for Monday is:
1) the population pyramid
2) pre-read chapter four, section 3
3) review notes of chapter four, section 3 to better prepare for class (they will be posted by Sunday - please give me a little time to finish)
4) chapter four project DUE DATE: Monday Oct. 28
5) Moving into Political Geography, there is huge discrepancy between communism and a democracy. What does democracy mean to you? How do you define communism? Discuss (general) advantages/disadvantages to each. Is there a perfect type of government? What solutions are there to disparities within a society?
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
How do religions spread...
Knuckleheads.
We are in the midst of religious studies. On Thursday I will go over the slideshow notes of chapter four, section one. We will take a bit of a deeper look into some of the world religions, but we will go even more in-depth when we begin to study more specific regions of the world. With that said, check out the BBC's webpage on world religions.
Browse through the two sects of Buddhism, Rastafari, Shinto, Taoism, Unitarianism, and Judaism. Reflect upon your new (or maybe past) knowledge of these religions. Do they have anything in common? What is most dissimilar about them?
Next, check out his video of Matisyahu. Post a comment. What norms or stereotypes does he break? Is he sending a metaphorical message or is he merely a musician?
check out this one too: vid
Peace
We are in the midst of religious studies. On Thursday I will go over the slideshow notes of chapter four, section one. We will take a bit of a deeper look into some of the world religions, but we will go even more in-depth when we begin to study more specific regions of the world. With that said, check out the BBC's webpage on world religions.
Browse through the two sects of Buddhism, Rastafari, Shinto, Taoism, Unitarianism, and Judaism. Reflect upon your new (or maybe past) knowledge of these religions. Do they have anything in common? What is most dissimilar about them?
Next, check out his video of Matisyahu. Post a comment. What norms or stereotypes does he break? Is he sending a metaphorical message or is he merely a musician?
check out this one too: vid
Peace
Friday, October 10, 2008
Mr. Philen...is so cool...
Yo class,
I wish we had more time in class today to discuss the video we saw from Garrett Hardin. So, I want you to use this blog as a forum to think about what he stated and to comment on it.
Here are the questions I want you to consider:
1) If this man was not white or of European descent would this be viewed with a different mentality?
2) What point is Hardin making? Do you think it is valid? What advantages are there to what he says? What flaws are there in his "logical" thinking?
3) How does this view of ethnic separation make you feel? Discuss, if you would like, a time when your ethnicity was on the main stage for either a comforting or discomforting moment.
Next, I've been thinking about your chapter four project and check this out: class website
I sorta kinda have some ideas about how to assess this project, but I really think it'd be cool to publish something (whatever it is we will investigate) on-line and open it up to other folks to comment on. What do you think? How can we open up our class in a meaningful and academic and learning focused way? Think about it and post your ideas.
Finally, by popular demand I have posted class powerpoint notes. Check out DA SPOT. Have a good weekend...
ONE
I wish we had more time in class today to discuss the video we saw from Garrett Hardin. So, I want you to use this blog as a forum to think about what he stated and to comment on it.
Here are the questions I want you to consider:
1) If this man was not white or of European descent would this be viewed with a different mentality?
2) What point is Hardin making? Do you think it is valid? What advantages are there to what he says? What flaws are there in his "logical" thinking?
3) How does this view of ethnic separation make you feel? Discuss, if you would like, a time when your ethnicity was on the main stage for either a comforting or discomforting moment.
Next, I've been thinking about your chapter four project and check this out: class website
I sorta kinda have some ideas about how to assess this project, but I really think it'd be cool to publish something (whatever it is we will investigate) on-line and open it up to other folks to comment on. What do you think? How can we open up our class in a meaningful and academic and learning focused way? Think about it and post your ideas.
Finally, by popular demand I have posted class powerpoint notes. Check out DA SPOT. Have a good weekend...
ONE
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Ah ha, you're no match to my shaman powers...
Chapter four begins our study of Human geography. Check out these videos on world religions and comment below.
Check out this video on animism:
how does this video help you better understand animism? Is it a valid religion? What does animism neglect to have that may give it less value to the 1st world? Why do you think people hold so much value in religion?
Check out this video on the rain forest shaman:
What can we learn from the shaman?
What truths can we disprove?
How do you feel about alternative medical procedures and practices? Who decides that they are “alternative”?
Check out this video on animism:
how does this video help you better understand animism? Is it a valid religion? What does animism neglect to have that may give it less value to the 1st world? Why do you think people hold so much value in religion?
Check out this video on the rain forest shaman:
What can we learn from the shaman?
What truths can we disprove?
How do you feel about alternative medical procedures and practices? Who decides that they are “alternative”?
Monday, October 6, 2008
what culture you have...
Hello geographers! Please remember you have a chapter three quiz on WEDNESDAY! After the quiz we will sum up final staple crop presentations and then look at what's ahead in chapter four. Here's for tonight as well:
Watch: http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=hNSYtaHIhR8
Discuss: what is unique about the people of the rice terraces? What is there to admire about this culture? Are we in a sense tainted by our experiences? Have we been somehow affected through our 1st world experiences that we could never live in a society such as this? Discuss.
Watch: http://fr.youtube.com/watch?v=hNSYtaHIhR8
Discuss: what is unique about the people of the rice terraces? What is there to admire about this culture? Are we in a sense tainted by our experiences? Have we been somehow affected through our 1st world experiences that we could never live in a society such as this? Discuss.
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