1. Unit 6 Overview The Contemporary Era 1900-today
A lot Of
Stuff
happens
And you need to know it and all of world history by May 16
Key Concept 6.1
Science and the environment
Key Concept 6.2
Global Conflict
Key Concept 6.3
Globalization
Like an insane amount of things to know
Why would you do this impossible task?

4. Key Concept 6.1 Science and the Environment
1. Researchers made rapid advances in science that spread throughout the world, assisted by the development of new technology.
The Green Revolution (VIDEO)produced food for the earth’s growing population as it spread chemically and genetically enhanced forms of agriculture. (2011 DBQ TOPIC)

5. Key Concept 6.1

6. The Green Revolution

7. Key concept 6.1 Vocabulary (Frayer Model) “Researchers made rapid advances in science that spread throughout the world assisted by the development of new technology”
Theory of Relativity Fossil Fuels
Quantum Mechanics Concerns with use of fossil fuels
Psychology Nuclear Energy
Big Bang Theory Greenhouse effect
Green Revolution Global Warming
Criticisms of the Green Revolution 15. Deforestation
Polio Vaccine Desertification
Antibiotics Extinction of species
Artificial Heart Ebola, HIV AIDS, and 1918 Flu