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Here's a link to the TED talk by Hans Rosling on Population Growth (just copy and paste):
https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_on_global_population_growth
https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_on_global_population_growth
Geography Quiz Info
Part A: Match the term/definition (based off the scavenger hunt activity)
Part B: Thinking based - you will be given qualifiers about a country and will need to comment and talk about that country.
Part A: Match the term/definition (based off the scavenger hunt activity)
Part B: Thinking based - you will be given qualifiers about a country and will need to comment and talk about that country.
Geography - Tuesday October 3, 2017
Global Population Growth
https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_on_global_population_growth
1. What do you think is the presenters main message about global population?
2. Write 3 takeaways you have after watching the video. A takeaway includes things you've learned, thought were interesting, etc.
3. In your opinion should we be concerned about the world's growing population? Why or why not?
Global Population Growth
https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_on_global_population_growth
1. What do you think is the presenters main message about global population?
2. Write 3 takeaways you have after watching the video. A takeaway includes things you've learned, thought were interesting, etc.
3. In your opinion should we be concerned about the world's growing population? Why or why not?
Mapping Activity - Galea homeroom
1. Canada must be fully completed. 2. Map on Ontario with at least 10 cities properly labelled. Due Monday October 2, 2017 ![]()
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Mapping Activity - Quintana
1. Map must be 70% completed for Monday. All that should be left is some minor labeling and colouring. |
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Extension Activities - September 25-29
1) Research various relief funds for major disasters like the hurricanes and earthquakes we have been studying in class. How do they collect their money? How do they make sure the money goes to the right places?
2) Imagine you were in charge of a charity or relief fund. Explain how you would divide the money raised to help those in need. Justify your decisions with an explanation.
1) Research various relief funds for major disasters like the hurricanes and earthquakes we have been studying in class. How do they collect their money? How do they make sure the money goes to the right places?
2) Imagine you were in charge of a charity or relief fund. Explain how you would divide the money raised to help those in need. Justify your decisions with an explanation.