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When access to clean drinking water is an issue, it creates a web of developmental problems for a community. For a video with more information about water/development statistics, but the organization http://charitywater.org see: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCHhwxvQqxg&feature=player_embedded
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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Web Site…
Afghanistan and Burma (a.k.a.-Myanmar) are the world’s leading producers of the illicit narcotic of heroin. What environmental, political, developmental and cultural factors play a role in these distribution networks? What geographic factors contribution to the production of these drugs to be located in these particular places?
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The Electronic Intifada has produced this interactive map that allows you to see information about any of the more than 400 Palestinian cities, towns and villages depopulated and destroyed during the Nakba – the ethnic cleansing of Palestine by…
Admittedly, this is a source of information has a strong political agenda and the wording of the title might made some bristle. This is a good way to show how geospatial information can be used by non-state agents to pursuade viewers to their ideological position.
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This is the site for the United Nations at a Glance. Here you will find information and links on history, members, visitis, employement and other details.
While some critize the ineffectiveness of the organization, the United Nations remains a key organization to get understanding modern geopolitics. Through their UN voting patterns, we can assess the geopolitical motivations, interests and alliances of member states. Also, initiatives (whether successful or not) and highlight the important issues of the day that globally aware students should understand.
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New data shows Shell dramatically under-estimated the damage of a 2008 spill that devastated the lives of tens of thousands of people in Niger Delta. Shell has yet to compensate victims.
The volume of oil spilt at Bodo was more than 60 times the volume Shell has repeatedly claimed leaked. This is but one example of a international corporation exploiting the natural resources of a developing country.
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Afghanistan supplies virtually all of the world’s illegal opium. For Afghans themselves, however, feelings about poppy are conflicted: It’s harmful to their …
Part 1 of an 8 part series on youtube documenting the opium-growing process and how the Taliban manages it. Agricultural production and rural land use can absolutely play a huge role in geopolitics and cultural patterns and processes, as evidenced by this example. For more resources on the Afghanistan drug issue, see: www.scoop.it/t/funding-the-taliban-with-opium
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This is a great course site from an experienced Flordia teacher. The ‘Unit Presentations’ tab would be an especially helpful resource for review material (best viewed in Internet Explorer).
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A list of resources to help students study AP Human Geography…
Need some last-minute testing materials? Study Stack provides digital ‘flashcards’ and these user generated sets are great for vocabulary and key concepts. Good luck on the test!
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A community in Bonsaaso, Ghana learns that their local water supply contains unsafe mineral concentrations. See how they implement a filtration system design…
Ghana is one of the more stable nations in the region, and yet even it has serious issues with fresh water. This video shows how low-tech solutions can combat the tainting of water by environmental factors such as mineral contamination of water sources. The $5,000 price tag for such technology seems high, but is very affordable considering the benefits given. Another organization working on this issue is: http://waterwellsforafrica.org/
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