Have the Social Change Project Pre- Planning Form on Your Desk!!! CAUSES OF SOCIAL CHANGE

The Physical Environment Geography shapes society Floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and earthquakes all have the potential to destroy the economy of a society

CAUSES OF SOCIAL CHANGE Global warming is a concern to all societies Paris Climate Change Agreement

PARTNER QUESTION Does the physical environment or physical geography play a part in your project? If yes, add info to your pre planning form. Does climate change play a part in your project? If yes, add info to your pre planning form.

POPULATION CHANGES Population Growth-positive or negative Rapid growth in Bangladesh and the country’s inability to produce sufficient food led to the starvation of millions Baby boom in the 1940s in the US led to an expansion of educational facilities and opportunities

POPULATION CHANGES Loss of Population Montana few opportunities for technological employment in many communities-graduates interested in those positions have to move to find jobs-as a result the communities cannot attract many businesses because they lack a skilled work force

POPULATION CHANGES Migration Immigration of workers and their families from Mexico to the US has increased pressure on US institutions, such as schools. It has also challenged norms regarding the status and rights of illegal aliens. Whether to or not to grant driver’s licenses to illegal aliens debated as society questions whether public safety is not more important than immigration law.

POPULATION CHANGES Age Distribution Change In the US, changing age demographics have made Social Security and the cost of health care hot topics in political campaigns.

PARTNER QUESTIONS Does population growth, loss of population, migration, or age distribution change play a role in your project? Can be more than 1 If yes, add info to your pre planning form.

SOCIAL STRUCTURE Civil War-Ends Slavery Women’s Suffrage Movement-Extends the right to vote to women Civil Rights Movement-Extends civil protections for minorities

PARTNER QUESTIONS Does social structure play a role in your project? If yes, add info to your pre planning form.

THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY Wheel, Fire, Printing Press, Steam Engine, Camera, Assembly Line, Telephone, Airplane, Nuclear Reactor, Automobile, Television, Computer

PARTNER QUESTION Does technology play a role in your project? If yes, add info to your pre planning form.

DIRECTIONS Research for project-can use your phone Please use your time wisely; initiative! Conference Approval Delivery Option Choice