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World Geography and Movement Ms. Hunt Unit 1 RMS IB 2013-2013
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Let’s Review! Geography- the study of people, places, and environment Environment- the physical surroundings of a location Pangaea- all continents connected together 4 Types of Tectonic Movement – Divergent – Subduction – Convergent – Transform
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Let’s Review somemore! Tectonic Plate movement can create such things as… _____________________________________ _____________________________________ *Earthquakes, valleys, mountains, tsunamis, landforms
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Types of Movement Migration- moving from one region to another – Internal migration Immigration- moving from one country to another – External migration- moving across a continent (Quickly or slowly) Example- California Gold Rush
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Human Movement Push Factors- reasons why people wish to leave an area – Lack of resources (land, education, medical) – Change of climate – Escape persecution – Dangerous environment – Forced removal Pull Factors- reasons why people wish to come to a new area – Availability of resources – Job/ education opportunities – Return to family/ culture/ homeland – Be closer to holy land of religion
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Population Movement Scenario #1 My name is Sonya and I am from Mexico City. I have lived here all of my life but my family and I have decided to move to San Antonio, Texas. Mexico City is very dangerous and does not provide my siblings and I with the education we need in order to succeed. In the United States, my family would be able to work and live in a safe environment and receive the education we want. *Turn and Talk- What reasons did Sonya give for moving?
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Population Movement Scenario #2 My name is William and I currently live in the United Kingdom. I moved here 5 years ago in order to get a job with a large European bank. I had to leave my family and homeland behind but now I have decided to return. Although I enjoyed living in the UK I am excited to go back home to Israel to be closer to the holy land, my culture, and family. *Turn and Talk- What reasons did William give for moving?
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STOP AND JOT! Write a 4 sentences story about a characters movement in their life. This can be a historical figure, an athlete or musician, or a friend/ family member. Be sure to include where they live now, where they wish to go, and push and pull factors describing why. You may NOT use Ms. Hunt’s examples!
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Effects of Migrations Cultural – Creates diversity, new culture – Discrimination Political – Removal of Immigrants (Example- Arizona) – Immigrants viewed as asset to government and society Economic – Improve economy with specialized workers – Harm economy because of limited resources to sustain new people (Example- Refugees)
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Vocabulary Note! Cultural- ______________________________ Political- ______________________________ Economic- ____________________________ *Cultural- music, food, clothing, heritage, traditions *Political- government, laws, leaders *Economic- money, trading, commerce
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Map of the World Materials required- Markers, 1 ruler, 1 glue stick, and a black pen for independent use. – Textbook- Use atlas pages to find places on your map! Follow the directions listed on your worksheet to complete your map of the World. You will have until the music ends to work on your map!
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Reflection Create an image that demonstrates how being able to read and create a map is important to being an IB student. – Your image should be colored – Should take up the space provided – Make connections between Humanities and IB You have 10 minutes to complete your reflection!
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