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The Big Bang Theory (6.1 I B) Occurred billion years ago Universe was extremely dense and hot and expanding rapidly Rapid expansion caused universe to cool, allowing energy to be converted into subatomic particles Universe continues to expand today, taking galaxies with it (Spots on an inflated balloon) How might this change the way people viewed the world?

And Then There Was Food, LOTS OF IT!!!(6.1 I C) Rapid growth of global population demanded an increase in agricultural production Started in Mexico in the 1940’s and spread to other areas during the 50’s and 60’s Based on three main features: ◦ High yield crops (specifically bred domestic crops) ◦ Fertilizers (specifically designed to increase yield) ◦ Irrigation (increased the amount of farmable land) Virtually eliminated famines in India and China, which has led to rapid overpopulation (Think Thomas Malthus) Africa has not benefited from this due to political and infrastructural problems

Goodbye Diseases(6.1 I D) Polio Vaccine developed in the 50’s and 60’s virtually eliminated the disease from most countries Vaccines for other diseases (flu, MMR, etc) have greatly increased our ability to survive, but also resulted in more resistant forms

Why Are the Penguins Invading?(6.1 II B and C) Pollution and greenhouse gas emissions ◦ Trap heat in the atmosphere ◦ Cause respiratory problems ◦ Can contaminate groundwater and food ◦ Global warming/climate change ◦ Any other effects you can think of?

A Tale of Two Terrible Stories (6.1 III A and B) Diseases associated with poverty ◦ Malaria (3 rd world disease) New diseases emerge ◦ HIV/AIDS (prevalant in 3 rd world countries) Why are these diseases focused on the 3 rd world? Again, think about Malthus’s checks on population 1 st world countries have their issues too ◦ Living longer=high rates of heart disease, stroke, etc. ◦ Easy access to food (especially junk/fast food) leads to higher rates of obesity and diabetes

Can’t We All Just Get Along? (6.2 V A) The prevalence and willingness to go to war made people upset ◦ Anti-war music and propaganda (flower power) ◦ Sacrifice/personal harm to protest the war  Thich Quang Duc’s self- immolation (setting yourself on fire)

Help, I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up (6.2 II C) Humanitarian Organizations develop in response to crises ◦ Red Cross  Helps military families, blood collection, food distribution, disaster aid, etc. ◦ World Health Organization  Wing of the UN to assist with disease, nutrition, sex ed., etc.

Let’s Work Together (6.3 III D) Regional Trade Agreements Diverse areas like Europe and SE Asia form economic alliances ◦ ASEAN, European Union Goal is to economically cooperate to break trade barriers and increase trade

Tree Hugging Hippies (6.3 II F) Population growth + increasing demand= consequences for the environment/people Movements emerge to promote environmental awareness/protection ◦ Earth Day ◦ Greenpeace ◦ PETA

I’m Special, You’re Special, but You Can Get Outta Here! (6.3 III B) Globalization of economies + new transportation methods + multimedia= everyone’s connected Interaction leads to new cultural identities ◦ Negritude= French- Black movement to establish a distinct black culture in opposition to white domination They’re out to get us! As different groups come in contact with each other, exclusionary reactions occur ◦ Xenophobia- fear of foreigners and that which is foreign ◦ Where have we seen this before/currently?

Let’s Get Together and Feel Alright! (6.3 IV B) Technological advances in transportation and communication have made media from all over the world available ◦ Reggae, native to Jamaica, is listened to all over the world ◦ Bollywood, India’s entertainment district, can be viewed throughout the globe ◦ atch?v=i4iDWXstrWY atch?v=i4iDWXstrWY