Course Overview (This is hard)
This student was not originally supposed to take this geography course
Matthew Salama
What do we call problems that affect many countries around the world?
Global issues
Which story was used in class to teach environmental responsibility?
The Lorax
What is the study of how geography and resources affect political power called?
Geopolitics
What was Matthew’s favourite part of the course?
Enjoyable lessons and talking to freinds while you teach it
One reason Matthew chose this course was that he didn’t want to take this subject
Math
Which environmental disaster affected Spain, Portugal, and France?
The Spanish oil disaster
What idea explains that humans must protect natural systems?
Environmental responsibility
What project involved creating a rap song about global issues?
Blood Diamond project
Which skill did Matthew improve during the course?
Time management
Two activities that made Matthew enjoy the class early on
Map colouring and learning about different countries
What is the term for countries becoming more connected through trade, technology, and culture?
Globalization
What concept shows how shared resources can be overused?
Tragedy of the commons
What system involved powerful countries controlling weaker regions?
Colonialism
What does Matthew want to improve about himself in the future?
Staying focused and avoiding distractions
Matthew thought this class would become his favourite within the first few weeks
Geography class
What is it called when jobs are given to people in other countries or outside workers?
Outsourcing
What was the conflict over forests in Clayoquot Sound called?
Battle for the Trees
What do we call companies that were given power to control land during colonial times?
Concession company
What three themes best describe the focus of the course?
People, power, and the planet
Matthew’s overall feeling at the start of the course
Very positive
Which company designs phones in the United States and manufactures them in China?
Apple
Why is global cooperation important for protecting the environment?
Global cooperation and sustainability
Which film shows how colonialism continues to affect Jamaica today?
Life & Debt
How does Matthew feel overall about the course at the end?
Gratitude and appreciation