Choose one of the following questions and answer it in as much depth as possible, using examples to support your points.
- Why is it that the rich get richer and the poor stay poor?
- In what ways do we live in a world of "have" and "have-nots?"
- How does global distribution of wealth both change as well as stay the same?
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
How to survive an IB geography 15 mark question
The following is what I believe to be the perfect structure for a 15 mark extended written response. Consider each dash to be a potential sentence or two. Lastly, if you're strapped for time, it is advisable to consider making two strong points instead of shooting for three watered down points.
Introduction
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- "Highlight" the command term.
- Subtly make your points.
- Conclude the introduction.
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Paragraph 2
(Point 1)
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Paragraph 3
(Point 2)
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Paragraph 4
(Point 3)
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Conclusion
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Development theories presentations
1. Research one of the development theories below.
2. Create a google presentation that includes the following:
SLIDE 1: What is it?
SLIDE 2: How is it related to disparities?
SLIDE 3: What are the advantages/disadvantages of such a theory?
SLIDE 4: Provide examples of the theory in practice.
Top-down development
Bottom-up development
Rostow's Stages of Development
Clark Sector Theory
World Systems Theory
Developmentalism
Dependency theory
Populism
2. Create a google presentation that includes the following:
SLIDE 1: What is it?
SLIDE 2: How is it related to disparities?
SLIDE 3: What are the advantages/disadvantages of such a theory?
SLIDE 4: Provide examples of the theory in practice.
Top-down development
Bottom-up development
Rostow's Stages of Development
Clark Sector Theory
World Systems Theory
Developmentalism
Dependency theory
Populism
China changes its one child policy
Writing prompt:
In what ways is China's newest population reform an example of another attempt at controlling the demographic make-up of the country?
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Reducing disparities
Cycle of poverty
Human Rights Maps (28): Debt Relief and the HIPC Initiative
Writing prompt
1. Why have some countries donated more in aid to the victims of Typhoon Haiyan than others?
2. How does the aid being sent to victims of Typhoon Haiyan represent the following:
altruism
geopolitics
economic interests
neo-colonialism?
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