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2016 Political Quiz - 5 views

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Political Geography

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Mr. Reidy on 29 Jul 15

Answer the questions to see how your beliefs match this coming year's presidential candidates. How does your results compare with the county, state, region, and country? How does geography help explain your political views?

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China Attempts to Take the Spratly Islands Away from the Philippines - 5 views

Political Geography Industry Development Maps

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#2 Mr. Reidy on 28 Jul 15

Excellent connection to the nature-culture theme. Interesting questions as well. I'm now curious about the Court of Arbitration. I wonder how effective their rulings have been in the past.

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http://www.worldbank.org/depweb/beyond/beyondco/beg_02.pdf - 0 views

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Development

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Mr. Reidy on 22 Jul 15

Great terms in this article from World Bank.

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

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Literacy

shared by Mr. Reidy on 17 Jul 15 - No Cached

“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.”
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“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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Mr. Reidy on 17 Jul 15

Why do your teachers ask you to text mark, annotate, etc. while you read? Check out this article.

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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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Japan's Parliament Votes to Expand Military's Overseas Role - NBC News - 0 views

www.nbcnews.com/...ilitarys-overseas-role-n393006

Political Geography

shared by Mr. Reidy on 16 Jul 15 - No Cached

Mr. Reidy on 16 Jul 15

Why would Japan, and any nation, want to extend their military's overseas role? How did this story connect with the recent (and proposed) nuclear deal with Iran?

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Google Maps alters disputed South China Sea shoal name - BBC News - 0 views

www.bbc.com/...world-asia-33518673

Basic Concepts AND Maps

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China claims ownership of large parts of the South China Sea, including the Scarborough Shoal, which lie a little more than 100 miles (160km) from the Philippines and 500 miles from China, and the Spratly Islands.
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- Mr. Reidy on 15 Jul 15
  
  Why would China claim portions of land in the South China Sea (Hint: Think about the Imperialism unit in American Studies)?
  
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Mr. Reidy on 15 Jul 15

Why would countries like The Philippines or China be so concerned about names given to locations on Google Maps?

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Panoram Italia - The Scenic Railway of the Brenner Pass - 4 views

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Region

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Mr. Reidy on 11 Jul 15

One of the most amazing landscapes I've ever seen ... How can geography impact the diffusion of culture?

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Mr. Reidy on 01 Aug 15

Well done! Has anyone ever traveled on the Brenner Pass?

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Professor Emeritus Wilbur Zelinsky | Penn State Department of Geography - 1 views

www.geog.psu.edu/...itus-wilbur-zelinsky-passes-91

Migration

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Mr. Reidy on 25 Jun 15

Did you know that Wilbur Zelinsky, author of the Zelinsky Model, taught at Penn State?

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Digital Harrisburg | Exploring the History, Society, and Culture of Harrisburg, PA - 0 views

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Basic Concepts AND Maps

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Mr. Reidy on 25 Jun 15

How can GIS and Census data be used to understand the story of Harrisburg better?

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Around the Globe, a Desperate Flight From Turmoil - The New York Times - 0 views

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Migration

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Mr. Reidy on 22 Jun 15

What information in this article reflects the theme of mobility? What do these maps suggest?

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Clarify your knowledge of 'region' - 0 views

www.killeenisd.org/...WhatisaRegion-103461.pdf

Basic Concepts

shared by Mr. Reidy on 17 Jun 15 - No Cached

Mr. Reidy on 17 Jun 15

What sorts of regions are common in PA?

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World Day to Combat Desertification, 17 June - 0 views

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Basic Concepts

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Hunger is most prevalent in the developing country dryland areas where water retention is poor, and the land is highly vulnerable to natural and human destructions. The vast majority of the dryland people survive on local foods. Sub-Saharan Africa has made some progress in eradicating hunger, but still has the highest prevalence of undernourishment.
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Mr. Reidy on 16 Jun 15

What are the economic implications of desertification?

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TEDxRainier - Rick Steves: The Value of Travel - YouTube - 0 views

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Basic Concepts

shared by Mr. Reidy on 15 Jun 15 - No Cached

Mr. Reidy on 15 Jun 15

What is the value of travel?

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Suki Kim: This is what it's like to teach in North Korea | TED Talk | TED.com - 0 views

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Political Geography

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Mr. Reidy on 11 Jun 15

Happy Summer, APHUG. Check out this newly released and interesting TED talk about North Korea. What are your thoughts?

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Kite Runner Characters - 1 views

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Case Studies

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Learn the historical backdrop of Kite Runner - 0 views

en.wikipedia.org/...Soviet%E2%80%93Afghan_War

Political Geography AND Case Studies

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Mr. Reidy on 29 May 15

Why would the Soviets want to influence greater Afghanistan?

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Rwanda: A Brief History of the Country - Outreach Programme on the Rwanda Genocide and ... - 0 views

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Case Studies AND Ethnicity

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Mr. Reidy on 26 May 15

Why does ethnic conflict occur?

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What Will 2050 Look Like? | Foreign Policy - 0 views

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Political Geography

shared by Mr. Reidy on 18 May 15 - No Cached

in 2050 the world will still be divided into territorial states and the number of states will be higher than it is today. We’ve gone from roughly 50 states in 1945 to nearly 200 today, and pressures for self-determination show little sign of decreasing.
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The EU is probably the most important example of a nascent political union, but it is still largely an association of proud national states and is experiencing serious centrifugal forces these days.
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- Mr. Reidy on 18 May 15
  
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Mr. Reidy on 18 May 15

What connections can you make to APHUG or any other resource or class?

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Humans' staggering effect on Earth - The Washington Post - 0 views

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Challenges AND Population

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Its A Small World ride at Walt Disney World - YouTube - 1 views

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Basic Concepts

shared by Mr. Reidy on 17 May 15 - No Cached

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Mr. Reidy on 17 May 15

Like this post if you've been on this Disney ride at least once in your lifetime.

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