Human Geography 8 Program |
"Human geography is the science that explores the connections between humankind and the physical environment and the changes caused by those connections. The aim of human geographers is to better understand people and our impact on the earth." |
To explore the topics of Global Settlement and Global Inequalities, a combination of the Human Geography 8 program and various videos will be used.
Supplementary Videos:
- Population Distribution and Density
- 7 Billion (our current world population)
- 7 Billion: How Did We Get So Big So Fast?
- 7 Billion and Counting
- 7 Billion: Are You Typical?
- The Science of Overpopulation
Websites:
- United Nations Human Development Report (2016) - provides 16 statistical data tables
- Population Pyramids - This site provides population pyramids of the world from 1950 - 2100.
Supplementary Videos:
- If the World Were a Village
Supplementary Videos:
- Evolution of Settlements
- Types of Settlements
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Scattered and Clustered Settlement Patterns
- Urbanization and Land Use
- Rural-Urban Migration
- How to Build a Better City
- Land Use Models
- Land Use Zones
- Factors Influencing Site of a Settlement
Supplementary Videos:
- Day in the Life of a GIS Analyst
- "A Day in the Life of...(Industry Profiles)"
Supplementary Documents/Articles
- Experienced Labour Force 15 Years and Older by Industry.htm
- The Highest Paying in-Demand Jobs in Canada for 2018 (article)
- 17 Great Careers in Demand: Prepare Yourself for a Fabulous Future (article)
Supplementary Articles:
- The 20th Century: 100 Years of Scientific Creativity
- From the Sony Walkman to the humble zip: The past century’s top 100 inventions that changed our lives (yet most of us take for granted)
Supplementary Videos:
- Population Distribution and Density
- 7 Billion (our current world population)
- 7 Billion: How Did We Get So Big So Fast?
- 7 Billion and Counting
- 7 Billion: Are You Typical?
- The Science of Overpopulation
Websites:
- United Nations Human Development Report (2016) - provides 16 statistical data tables
- Population Pyramids - This site provides population pyramids of the world from 1950 - 2100.
Supplementary Videos:
- If the World Were a Village
Supplementary Videos:
- Evolution of Settlements
- Types of Settlements
- Advantages and Disadvantages of Scattered and Clustered Settlement Patterns
- Urbanization and Land Use
- Rural-Urban Migration
- How to Build a Better City
- Land Use Models
- Land Use Zones
- Factors Influencing Site of a Settlement
Supplementary Videos:
- Day in the Life of a GIS Analyst
- "A Day in the Life of...(Industry Profiles)"
Supplementary Documents/Articles
- Experienced Labour Force 15 Years and Older by Industry.htm
- The Highest Paying in-Demand Jobs in Canada for 2018 (article)
- 17 Great Careers in Demand: Prepare Yourself for a Fabulous Future (article)
Supplementary Articles:
- The 20th Century: 100 Years of Scientific Creativity
- From the Sony Walkman to the humble zip: The past century’s top 100 inventions that changed our lives (yet most of us take for granted)