Human Interest

Not sure how I have missed the SciShow all this time, and definitely don't know how I missed this 2012 video about the Science of Overpopulation.  He discusses many of the implications of exponential population growth, as well has the roots of this phenomenon in the Industrial Revolution.  Hank does a great job in this video. 

Also, if you want another take on this, watch this episode of Crash Course Ecology, where Hank talks about how unnatural our growth rate has become, and why we have been able to accomplish it. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8dkWQVFAoA

Finally, I made a video about the Malthusian Theory that you may or may not find useful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwwXQIzL-CE

Earlier last week, before the tragic events in Baton Rouge, Dallas, and Minnesota (which totally overshadowed the ruling against China in the Hague), the definition of sovereignty once again was put into question.  China has been working to legitimize its claim on the entire South China Sea, by militarizing the area and controlling its economic productivity.  The International Courts at the Hague just ruled against their actions, in favor of the Philippines.  China, a champion of defending sovereignty, has now elected to ignore the ruling, stating that it is not a legitimate, or even legal, action.  This video helps to illuminate some of the APHG concepts of political organization of space, such as geopolitics, sovereignty, and globalization (or more specifically, the global consequences of NOT getting involved, as many fear that China could disrupt the passage of goods in that region, affecting global trade). 

Here's another video that discusses more on China's interpretation of the Hague decision.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nGpxLVG7RU

Is Gender a social construct?  In this video, I attempt to explain both sides to the gender question- Who should we be protecting in our public restrooms?  Is Target the hero, or North Carolina?  Perhaps you can find it useful for stimulating thought, or jump-starting a debate in your classrooms. 

I feel, in the context of today's news, that some of you may find this relevant, perhaps after the AP Human Geography Exams. 

It's hard to figure out the best way to use this video in a Geography class.  So many geography applications, but I think it leads its viewers to consider why we care about useless things vs things that many view can literally be apocalyptic.  The burden we place on our planet by adding so many human beings so fast, all needing a large sum of the finite resources the earth has to offer, is certainly humanity venturing off into uncharted territory.  But, Taylor's legs... 

Looking to know more about the Muslim holy month?  Check it out!  May want to book mark this one for your APHG students you will meet in the Fall.

This article is interesting because it references the tradition with spatial context- giving you some insight to the various ways Muslims across the globe observe, and what might happen to non-observers, depending upon their location.