001 - Divergent
Thinking
Geographic Knowledge and Understanding
Geographic Knowledge and Understanding
Divergent thinking about population and resource consumption trends:
Divergent thinking about population and resource consumption trends:
Pessimistic views, including neo-Malthusian views
Pessimistic views, including neo-Malthusian views
Optimistic views, including Boserup
Optimistic views, including Boserup
Balanced views, including resource stewardship
Balanced views, including resource stewardship
Key Concepts
Key Concepts
Knowing the different views surrounding resource consumption can give countries the power to utilise their resources effectively.
Aims
Aims
- To have knowledge and the understanding of the contrasting views on resource consumption.
Key Terminology
Key Terminology
- Stewardship
- Divergent
- Neo-Malthusian thought
- Boserup
We will be using the words above during the course of the lesson. If you get to the end of the lesson and you are still not sure what they are click on the useful links below to find out their meaning.
Useful Links
Useful Links
Activity One - Comprehension
Activity One - Comprehension
Thank you Mr. Allaway for the worksheet - for more Geography resources go to www.geographyalltheway.com. Watch the youtube clip below of historians showing you that History is old Geography to help you fill in the first few questions.
