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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	- Restate the question as the topic sentence.  - "Highlight" the command term.  - Subtly make your points.  - Conclude the introduction.
Paragraph 2  (Point 1)	- State your main point (consider underlining it to set it apart from the rest of  the paragraph).  - Back up your main point with details.  - Use specific examples, including statistics, to support the details.  - Conclude your paragraph (consider evaluating here).
Paragraph 3 (Point 2)	- State your main point (consider underlining it to set it apart from the rest of  the paragraph).  - Back up your main point with details.  - Use specific examples, including statistics, to support the details.  - Conclude your paragraph (consider evaluating here).
Paragraph 4 (Point 3)	- State your main point (consider underlining it to set it apart from the rest of  the paragraph).  - Back up your main point with details.  - Use specific examples, including statistics, to support the details.  - Conclude your paragraph (consider evaluating here).
Conclusion	- Revisit your main points to show you've clearly answered the question.  - Evaluate (weigh the strengths and limitations of the topic) now if you  haven't already done so.  - Come to a clear conclusion.

Field study resorts

Mabini resorts KML file

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

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?

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?

Greatest hits - responses to disaster questions

How should people prepare for and respond to disasters like Typhoon Haiyan?

On November 8, 2013, Typhoon "Yolanda" also known as "Haiyan" hit the Philippines. The so called "super typhoon" has caused widespread panic among Filipinos, as meteorologists have dubbed the typhoon as the worst typhoon of the year with wind speeds up to 250 kph as it approached the Philippines coming from the Pacific ocean. Hundreds of thousands, if not millions have evacuated areas that were predicted to be hit hard by Yolanda. However, many Filipinos have chosen to stay at their homes, and have suffered. The video shown by BBC, has struck me because it has shown the personal struggles of each Filipino family affected by the typhoon in which 10,000 casualties were predicted.

I think that people should prepare for the disasters. As individuals, they should buy some emergency food and drinking water and some warm clothes or blankets for the harsh weather. In addition, the government should pay more for the stronger houses, roads and buildings.

What many people did not know during the many weather reports and warnings was what some of the terms were like 'storm surge'. Some people only prepared by protecting their houses from strong winds, not aware of the flooding that may happen. What we can do next time is to either have local government or public television educate their citizens about the meteorological terminology that they may use.

The question should not be how the people should prepare, but instead, how should the government prepare. For many people in the Philippines, there is no where for them to go when a typhoon hits due to poverty and lack of transportation. the government should provide transportation and shelter so that people can be evacuated and for those who cannot be evacuated should have food provided for them.

How does the devastation brought from Typhoon Haiyan make you feel?

On one hand

When I heard the news about super typhoon striking the Philippines, I felt excited that there will be no school and it wont damage much since it's just a typhoon. Although the typhoon didn't struck the area I live, there was a strong wind for the whole day and the sky was dark through the morning. Next day, I was shocked that there were more than 10,000 victims who died of typhoon and a lot of places were damaged. I felt sorry and mourned for the whole day that I was excited that there will be no school.

The devastation that everyone is talking about happened in central Philippines and even if I live next door I did not get affected. Pictures show that it was devastating and I can see people suffering in the video. These pictures would probably make every people around the world feel empathy. Because this has not affected any of the people, I feel that I may be a bit more engaged in to this disaster however not much more then people living in other countries

But on the other hand

The devastation brought to the people affected by the Typhoon Haiyan is unbelievable. Its to see so many lives lost and so many suffering from the effects. Almost everything has been taken from these people, they've lost their homes, families, and so many other belongings. Now all they have are each other, and they rely on the government and the actions of relief operations to keep them alive. What amazes me the most is the positive attitude of the Filipino people. It is seen again and again on different news channels. Many times the children are seen playing in the floods and people continue to smile at the news camera's. Some say that it is related to the Filipino's devotion to the Catholic religion, but we dont know for sure. Seeing the effects of a storm like this should encourage people to help in any small way that they can. There are so many opportunities for communities and families to contribute to the restoration of these people's livelihood.

But, at least the Filipino people are making the best out of a terrible situation.

           

Why do people live in vulnerable areas?

Some people live in vulnerable areas because they don't have enough money to live in places that are safer. Most people live in lower lands where it is vulnerable from natural calamities.

They are born into Vulnerable areas, they do not choose to be in these areas. 

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Disaster Reflection

How does the devastation brought from Typhoon Haiyan make you feel?

How should people prepare for and respond to disasters like Typhoon Haiyan?

Why do people live in vulnerable areas?

Fig 1. Typhoon Haiyan storm surge