Go to: http://metrocosm.com/disputed-territories-map.html to check out the interactive map of global territorial disputes. Click on red countries to get brief information about the location of the dispute.
Once you’ve played around with the map, choose a specific country that is engaged in a territorial dispute to research more thoroughly. Include the following in complete sentences in your post: Name and relative location of disputed territory Countries involved in the dispute Reasons for the dispute History of territorial ownership Previous negotiations over territorial dispute - include date, location, players involved (including international organizations if any), and results of negotiation Citizenry of populace Cultural traits of population including ethnicity, language, religion, standard of living Current state of situation All information should be written in your own words. Academic grammar and vocabulary is expected. Please cite at least one source in MLA format at the end of your post.Your initial post should be at least 250 words. After you have posted, please comment on the post of two other classmates indicating which country in your opinion seems to have rights to the disputed territory. Please answer in complete sentences and provide researched evidence to support your opinion (at least 100 words per comment). 3 posts total
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Use the UN’s Human Development Index at http://hdr.undp.org/en/countries to answer the following about a country you’d like to research. Everyone should pick a different country if possible. Answer the following questions in complete sentences. When you are finished, read over your answers, check your spelling and grammar, and post everything in one comment box.
Country ___________________________________________ 1.What did your country score on the following categories for 2018 (or most recent year available): - Overall HDI: - Life Expectancy: - Mean years of Schooling: - Expected years of Schooling: - Gross National Income (PPP): 2.How did the HDI of your country change in 2018 (how much did it go up or down) 3.Which area does your country most need to improve in? Explain why that area is the most pressing issue that needs to be changed. (Use the United States as a guide in which to compare your country) 4.What commonalities do you notice about the countries that are all listed in the ‘Very High Human Developed’ category? (For commonalities look for geographical location, and scores on particular categories) 5.What commonalities do you notice about the countries that are all listed in the ‘Low Human Development’ category? (For commonalities look for geographical location, and scores on particular categories) 6.Which of the HDI indicators is most important for countries who want to improve their overall HDI score? Explain your answer using examples from the data table. When you are finished, and have posted. Please reply to a post made by at the least two classmates by adding additional perspective, noting something you found interesting, or making a comparison. 3 posts total. Due: Thursday, January 24th Choose a specific country that struggles with water scarcity and access to clean water. Research the problem:
Combine your answers, and any additional and relevant information, in one well-written paragraph and post it below. Using the data provided by Amazon in the link below, and what you know about demographics in the US, chose which city should be the site of its second headquarters.
Link to description: Amazon HQ2 Requirements (PDF) Post 1: Explain which city you chose and why. Include specific data based on the project data as described on pages 1 – 4, and the “Key Preferences and Decision Drivers” as described on page 5. Your pitch has to be at least 100 words; then, provide supporting evidence in list form. Post 2: Comment on the post of another classmate. Either (1) ask them a specific question based on the data they included or failed to include, (2) agree with their choice by providing an additional reason based on Amazon’s publication, or (3) disagree with their choice by providing an additional reason based on Amazon’s publication As always, check your spelling and grammar. If you are asked a question, please respond. Directions: Chose any country in the world to research. Using the cites used on the activity today, complete the following information about your country. Type it into a Google or MS Word Doc.
Name: Region (based on cheat sheet): Physical characteristics: CBR: CDR: NIR: TFR: IMR: Life Expectancy: Is this country considered an MDC or an LDC? Why? (complete sentences) When you are finished, post your information in the comment box below. Also include your first and last name. All posts should exhibit proper spelling and grammar. Using an online news source, find at least one article that reflects the Four Traditions of Geography. You might find one article that reflects all four, or you might find four individual articles.
In a comment box below, paste the link to your article(s) and discuss how it reflects one or more of the traditions. Please be sure to write in complete sentences, and check your grammar and spelling thoroughly before posting. I advise you to type your article explanations in a separate word processor (MS Word, Google Doc, etc.), and then paste it into the comment box. You may not go back and edit once you click submit. |
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