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Unit 2: Geographic Luck
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Entry Task America = the land of riches and opportunity; the richest nation on Earth. But our riches do not date back thousands of years like China or the Middle East. America has gained its riches over a relatively short period of time. Why do some countries have an abundance of wealth and riches while others have remained poor for most of their history?
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Why did some societies develop and succeed while others didn’t?
Essential Question Why did some societies develop and succeed while others didn’t?
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Jared Diamond Author and professor @ UCLA
30+ years developing a theory about why some civilizations have developed more quickly than others Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies (1997, 2005) National Geographic & PBS documentary series
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Read & Annotate Selections from the introduction to Jared Diamond’s Guns, Germs, and Steel Highlight key points Circle words you don’t know Write questions & comments in the margins
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Discussion Questions about his theory or ideas?
What are your initial thoughts?
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Unit 2: Geographic Luck
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PBS Documentary Episode 1 Guide
Answer the questions or fill in the blanks as you watch
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