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What is Geo-literacy? - National Geographic Education - 3 views

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geo-literacy resources National Geographic

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  • Geo-literacy is the term that National Geographic has adopted to describe the understanding of how our world works that all members of modern society require. Geo-literacy is the ability to reason about Earth systems and interconnections to make far-reaching decisions. Whether we are making decisions about where to live or what precautions to take for natural hazards, we all make decisions that require geo-literacy throughout our lives.
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      Mr. Reidy on 02 Jun 13
       
      To what extent have geographic tools such as the common GPS systems that are typically installed in our cars, improved our geo-literacy?
  • Mr. Reidy on 02 Jun 13
     
    Learn about a concept that is critical for society's future.
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National Geographic Education resources for APHUG by topic - 1 views

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National Geographic resources geo-literacy education

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  • On this page, selected resources from the National Geographic Education website are organized under topic headings used to teach the course. Resources include instructional content for teachers; career profiles, news articles, and encyclopedic entries for student reading, as well as teacher background reading; and multimedia, which includes maps, photos, and videos contextualized with rich information for use in the course.
  • Mr. Reidy on 02 Jun 13
     
    National Geographic is the leader in geo-literacy. I find this website valuable because it contains a collection of useful resources for AP Human Geography. Take a look at each topic heading and check out the provided resources. Which resource in each topic did you find to be the most valuable as a geography student?
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Hyeonseo Lee: My escape from North Korea | Video on TED.com - 0 views

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resources geo-literacy themes

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  • As a child growing up in North Korea, Hyeonseo Lee thought her country was “the best on the planet.” It wasn't until the famine of the 90s that she began to wonder. She escaped the country at 14, to begin a life in hiding, as a refugee in China. Hers is a harrowing, personal tale of survival and hope -- and a powerful reminder of those who face constant danger, even when the border is far behind.
  • Mr. Reidy on 02 Jun 13
     
    This is another powerful resource from TED that helps students of geography understand how and why some governments in the world, such as North Korea, are more authoritative than others. Why did Hyeonsea escape North Korea? How was she able to get her family out of North Korea?
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Rose George: Let's talk crap. Seriously. | Video on TED.com - 0 views

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resources geo-literacy case-study environmental issues

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  • It's 2013, yet 2.5 billion people in the world have no access to a basic sanitary toilet. And when there's no loo, where do you poo? In the street, probably near your water and food sources -- causing untold death and disease from contamination. Get ready for a blunt, funny, powerful talk from journalist Rose George about a once-unmentionable problem.
  • Mr. Reidy on 02 Jun 13
     
    Please do not be offended or disgusted by the title of this TED talks video. This presentation unpacks a major world issue of sanitation and associated diseases. What impact does poor sanitation have on the world?
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Introduction to Advanced Placement Human Geography - 1 views

I gathered some Human Geography resources to help build-up your comfort level with geo-literacy, the AP exam, and several core concepts. Feel free to leave comments, questions, or a link to an inte...

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National Geography Standards & Skills - National Geographic Education - 0 views

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geo-literacy National Geographic

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    I love how Nat. Geographic explains the geographic lens on the world. What does it mean to think spatially? How have you thought spatially today so far?
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Nigeria poised to become Africa's GMO superpower, overcoming NGO scare campaigns | Gene... - 0 views

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    GMO
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Which Reading Skills are Critical to Learn in the Ninth Grade? | MindShift | KQED News - 0 views

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  • “They’re all great readers,” she said, noting that nearly 90 percent are reading at grade level. “But I have a hard time getting them to engage with the text, read for understanding and deeper meaning. I have a hard time getting them to read and think and write critically about fiction and nonfiction alike.”
  • “No matter your major — accounting, business, marketing, history, you name it — making connections between what you’ve read in the past, current events and what you’re reading for class is essential,” Moore said.
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    Why do your teachers ask you to text mark, annotate, etc. while you read? Check out this article. 
  • Maddie Bright on 19 Jul 15
     
    They want us to be able to analyze what we read - not to just place it in the context of the story, but to make connections, look for symbols, etc. Thar way, the text gains a deeper meaning instead of 'we're reading this just because it's a book we were told to read', it's we're reading this because it's an excellent example of symbolism and character development - which you might not pick up on unless you were analyzing the text. Suddenly, a book you were told to read has more meaning because now you know why you are reading it and why it is important to your education. Like how we have to look for the themes of geography in our books. If we were just reading the book, I would be done faster, but I would wonder why, exactly, was this book going to be important for my continuing education. This makes me pay attention to details and make connections to the textbook section you gave us. Education fascinates me because it is so important, yet people have so many different views on how everything should be done and whether or not the current system works.
  • Mr. Reidy on 21 Jul 15
     
    Thank you for your insight, Maddie. I agree! Reading with a purpose helps build our framework as to what should be gained from the book. Annotations help document thoughts and ideas on our mind so we don't forget, too. Happy reading to all.
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Five Themes of Geography Song- YouTube - 1 views

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geo-literacy themes youtube

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  • Mr. Reidy on 02 Jun 13
     
    Get to know your themes of geography! What are the major differences between each of the themes? What are some techniques other than music that help you retain content?
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Geography and Everyday Life - Directions Magazine - 1 views

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    Read this article about geography in your everyday life. What are some activities listed in the article that you didn't think were geography related? What are some of your daily activities not listed in the article that are geography related?
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