AAG CENTER FOR GLOBAL GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION Internationalizing the Teaching and Learning of Geography

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1 Using the CGGE Materials in Advanced Placement Human Geography Classes About the CGGE: The AAG Center for Global Geography Education (CGGE) is a collection of online modules for undergraduate courses in geography and related social and environmental sciences. CGGE modules provide content and activities for teaching geographic issues from an international perspective. The s Population & Natural Resources Global Climate Change Water Resources Migration National Identity Global Economy About the Modules: Each module consists of a conceptual framework and case studies. The conceptual framework introduces students to some of the key concepts, theories, and analytical approaches in geography. The conceptual framework provides students with the background they need to think geographically about global issues. The case studies illustrate how geographic concepts, methods, and technologies can be used to investigate and solve problems in different places and countries. Some of the modules utilize the AAG s ARGWorld animations to illustrate geographic concepts. To run the ARGWorld animations, the Adobe Shockwave player needs to be installed (installation instructions are provided). Each module includes activities, which are found in the conceptual framework/case studies or at the CGGE elearning Moodle page. The Moodle activities can be adapted for in-classroom use. Visit the CGGE website for free access to the modules and activities. About this Guide: This guide is designed to assist Advanced Placement Human Geography teachers in selecting materials from the CGGE modules that correspond to the APHG curriculum. The following table explains the information provided in the guide: APHG Content Area or Case Study Excerpt from the College Board AP Human Geography Course Description Topic Outline (pages 10-13) Guiding question that introduces the conceptual framework or case study to the student Key terms and concepts presented in the module Selected activities appropriate for APHG students

2 II. Population Content Area China Case Study A. Geographical analysis of population 1. Density, distribution, and scale 2. Implications of various densities and distributions 3. Patterns of composition: age, sex, race, and ethnicity What are the challenges of meeting the resource needs of a very large population? China s population growth, distribution, density Urban vs. rural populations (ARGWorld) Population pyramids (ARGWorld) Large-scale water infrastructure projects How does population growth affect the availability of resources in different parts of the world? B. and decline over time and space 1. Historical trends and projections for the future 2. Theories of population growth, including the Demographic Transition Model 3. Patterns of fertility, mortality, and health Demographic transition model Natural resources Sustainable development Geographic scale Project: Choropleth maps and population in Bolivia C. Population movement 1. Migration selectivity 2. Major voluntary and involuntary migrations at different scales 3. Theories of migration, including push and pull factors, human capital, and life course Why do people migrate to work in other places or countries? Types of migration Distance decay Push-Pull theory Modern migration (ARGWorld) Distance tolerance/perception Selectivity Europe Case Study How does immigration shape the European economy? C. Population movement 4. International migration and refugees 5. Socioeconomic consequences of migration European Union Migration to Germany (ARGWorld) Intraregional migration International migration Project: Europe Case Study 2

3 III. Cultural Patterns and Processes Content Area National Identity Module Icons of Identity Case Study Landscapes of National Identity Case Study C. Cultural landscapes and cultural identity 1. Values and preferences 2. Symbolic landscapes and sense of place How is nationalism symbolized? Inclusive/exclusive national symbols Symbolic landscapes Northern Ireland geopolitics Project: Case Study 2-Landscapes of National Identity IV. Political Organization of Space Content Area Is labor migration changing the cultural landscape in Kerala? A. Territorial dimensions of politics 5. Spatial relationships between political patterns and patterns of ethnicity, economy, and environment Labor migration Transnationalism Cultural landscape Project: -Group Collaborative Project 1 V. Agriculture and Rural Land Use Content Area Argentina Case Study How can food be produced sustainably to feed growing populations? A. Development and diffusion of agriculture 3. Kyoto Protocol The Pampas Soybean exports Social and environmental impacts D. Modern commercial agriculture 4. Environmental impacts of agriculture Project: Argentina Case Study- Group Collaborative Project 1 3

4 VI. Industrialization and Economic Development Content Area How does the global economy work and how is it organized? 1. Spatial organization of the world economy 2. Variations in levels of development Transnational corporations Foreign direct investment Economies of scale Social capital Global value chains Unevenness of economic development Project: Project-The World Trade Organization New Zealand Dairy Case Study How does the dairy industry operate in the global economy? 1. Spatial organization of the world economy 7. Local development initiatives: government policies Internationalization State involvement Economies of scale Foreign direct investment Multinational corporation Offshore subsidiary/joint venture Value chain Gross domestic product (GDP) Project: New Zealand Dairy Project How does population growth affect the availability of resources in different parts of the world? Demographic transition model Natural resources Sustainable development Geographic scale 6. Sustainable development Project: Population and Natural Resources Conceptual Framework-Group Collaborative Activities (Trends in food production from ARGWorld) 4

5 VII. Cities and Urban Land Use Content Area How can an emerging megacity create a sustainable future? A. Development and character of cities 2. Rural-urban migration and urban growth 3. Global cities and megacities Technopole Megacity Agglomeration Sustainability Energy consumption Project: -Group Collaborative Project 1 How can geographic interpretation of streetscapes provide local and global perspectives on transportation and manufacturing? Cultural landscape Factors of production Streetscape Site and situation Spatial divisions of labor Sprawl D. Built environment and social space 2. Transportation and infrastructure Project: -Group Collaborative Projects 1 and 2 Water Resources Module How can geographic interpretation of streetscapes provide local and global perspectives on transportation and manufacturing? D. Built environment and social space 2. Transportation and infrastructure 4. Urban planning and design Privatization Urbanization Project: -Group Collaborative Project 1 5