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Our Global Connections

Our Global Connections. Chapter 19 Social Studies June 2014. Live Aid…some history. Concert held July 13, 1985 (famous bands and artists performed) Organized by bob Geldof and Midge Ure Purpose: to raise funds for ongoing famine in Ethiopia Wembley Stadium, UK: 72,000 people attended

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Our Global Connections

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  1. Our Global Connections Chapter 19 Social Studies June 2014

  2. Live Aid…some history • Concert held July 13, 1985 (famous bands and artists performed) • Organized by bob Geldof and Midge Ure • Purpose: to raise funds for ongoing famine in Ethiopia • Wembley Stadium, UK: 72,000 people attended • John F. Kennedy Stadium, PA, US: 100,000 attended • Australia and Germany held concerts on this date too • One of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time • 1.9 million people watched across 150 nations • £150 million was raised

  3. Live Aid Bob Geldof asking for money https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7DNpIfUJ1U Queen’s performance at Wembley Stadium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNwixrmdVbg Concerts since this historic event… Oaklahoma City Bombing 9/11 Voices of Courage QEH Foundation IWK Telethon Boston Strong Any others??

  4. What is OUR role?

  5. Your Task: What is our role? Geldof and Ure truly believed that they could change the world and that they could encourage others to want to change the world too. They made a HUGE difference They saw that things could be different They did something about it Your job right now is to write a minimum ½ page reflecting on these questions… What is your vision of the future? How are you going to ensure that change is made? Be prepare to share with the class. HAND IN.

  6. A Vision of the Future Probable Future Preferable Future What we’d like to see, but, sadly, likely won’t What is the preferable future? What would be the best way for our region to develop? If we could make a wish list for the future of the region, what developments would you include? • Likely going to the way it is… • What is the probable future for Atlantic Canadians as global citizens? • How is our region likely to develop in terms of physical environment, culture, economics, technology and interdependence?

  7. Atlantic Canada Connections • Environmental • Cultural • Political • Economic • Technological • These are some of the ways Atlantic Canada is globally connected

  8. Environmental Connections • Earth’s environmental systems are amazing • They are interconnected…they work together to create life for plants, animals and humans • Earth, air and water work in am amazing system • Is there ever a time in which earth, air and/or water do not work together? • Do environmental problems have boundaries?

  9. Environmental… • Oil spills are a major environmental problem • Should one happen, the contaminated water could effect many countries…and animals

  10. Air Pollution… • A cool wind is lovely on a warm summer day, but not when it is carrying pollution from other regions, nationally or internationally

  11. Chemical Issues… • BioVectra is located in Charlottetown, PE • It is a very successful company • It is good for PEI in terms of economics • BioVectra says that it’s facilities are safe, however, they are discouraged with the governments ruling to allow an apartment to be built so close by • BioVectra says it’s “unsafe” http://news.ca.msn.com/local/pei/biovectras-hearing-against-apartment-plan-wraps-up

  12. Industrial Garbage • Industrial Garbage is gross • People and companies are not disposing properly of many materials (oil tanks, gas cans, medication, dirty diapers,technology, etc.) • Improperly “dumping” garbage hurts the land, animals, water supplies, humans…endless

  13. Addressing Environmental Issues Individual Efforts Education Conservation Sustainable Development NGOs International Efforts

  14. CASE STUDY: Raising the Irving Whale • Read together • Discuss together

  15. Explorations page 274 Independently #1 (use the paper provided please) NOTE: This is going to be an on going in-class assignment Independently #2 (5 minutes) Discuss as a class Wait for instruction for #3 With a partner, you will be assigned one of the viewpoints Follow the question…give an opinion of the issue from that specific POV Be prepared to share with the class

  16. Our Cultural Connections

  17. Interaction with others • What are 5 ways that we interact with others? • ___________________________ • ___________________________ • ___________________________ • ___________________________ • ___________________________

  18. From previous knowledge we know that Atlantic Canadians continue to increase their interaction with people from all around the world • This interaction provides us with the opportunity to learn and share about cultures • Cultural connections impact social life, values and beliefs, economy, politics, education and more

  19. Cultural Connections Heritage and Tradition Sports

  20. Cultural Connections continued… Arts and Entertainment Travel How does travel impact PEI? What plans do you have for future travel?

  21. Education • Your education is not limited to Morell High or UPEI • You’re education locations are now limitless • UPEI is partnered with many universities world wide to help you achieve academic and life lessons

  22. Explorations page 276 Independently add to #1 Independently #2 Independently #4 a-b only Work with a partner #3. Do all questions

  23. Our Political connections

  24. Political Connections Canada really prides itself on it’s efforts to promote world peace and understanding among nations Foreign Aid Short-term aid: assistance given to countries during natural disasters (earthquakes, droughts, famines) Long-term aid: helps countries develop their economies Human Rights Canadian government lobbied other countries to contribute to the dismantling of the apartheid system (racial segregation) in South Africa

  25. Case Study: The Coady International Institute Page 278 Read Together Discuss Together http://www.coady.stfx.ca/coady/

  26. Our Economic connections

  27. Economic Connections Opportunities through economic connections have become important because: Regional Specialization Regions export goods and services to location where they are not produced and import goods that are not produced at home. (export fish products and import tropical fruit) Location Neighboring countries trade often because of smaller costs. Competitiveness Compete to be about of global market by producing well priced goods and services and making use of natural reasouces, work force, or technology.

  28. Explorations page 279 Independently add to #1 Independently #2 Explorations page 282 • Independently add to #1 • Independently #2

  29. Our Technological connections

  30. Technological Connections Plans for the future in Atlantic Canada have been based around the role technology plays in many aspects of everyday life including: Economy Education Communication Health Care

  31. Review: Our Global Connections • Environmental • Cultural • Political • Economic • Technological

  32. Explorations page 284 Independently add to #1 Independently #2 Please hand in your completed Web Diagram. Draw a picture that depicts what you think best describes the past, present and future of Atlantic Canada. Get in groups of two and create a list of questions that could be on your midterm from Chapter 11 The Atlantic Economy Chapter 13 Technology: Past to Present

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