001 - Divergent 

Thinking

Geographic Knowledge and Understanding

Divergent thinking about population and resource consumption trends:

Pessimistic views, including neo-Malthusian views

Optimistic views, including Boserup

Balanced views, including resource stewardship

Key Concepts

Knowing the different views surrounding resource consumption can give countries the power to utilise their resources effectively.

Aims

Key Terminology

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

Activity One - Comprehension

Watch the youtube clip below which is based on historians showing you that History is old Geography.  Use the information in that clip to answer the following questions:


Useful Resources

Population, Sustainability and Resources

Crash Course History

Small Families, Small Planet


Population Matters

Activity Two - Debate

The class will be divided into three key teams. Each team will be given a specific view on resources to focus on. Your teams role is to argue why that view on population and resources is correct. This is not just an opinion piece you need evidence to illustrate and give strength to your arguments. You will have 10 minutes to prepare your speeches.