CONNECTING PEOPLE AND PLACES
Year 11 Geography Term 4 |
Our Focus will be on Transport & Communication and how Technology has changed the way we move (Tourism), the way we do business (Global trading) and the way we communicate (connect with each other). Curitiba, Brazil will be our case study as a sustainable well designed city.Technological advances driven by mobile technologies such as the internet and devices such as iPad & SmartPhones or applications such as Skype & GoogleEarth. We will explore the potential of the Australian National Broadband Network (NBN) in connecting people throughout Australia and the World. |
Transport
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Communication Technology
ABC Four Corners - Special Presentation on: The National Broadband Network (NBN)
Communication
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Connected Urban Development Program
Cisco's Connected Urban Development Program Signposts the Future Era of Sustainable Work. Connected Urban Development program (CUD) is a public-private partnership aimed at addressing the unique environmental problems confronted by urban areas . (taken from: http://www.tes.co.uk/teaching-resource/Connected-Urban-Development-Program-6059394/ ) http://green.tv/videos/cisco_conference/ |
Globalisation
MindMap taken from: http://www.bized.co.uk/educators/16-19/economics/international/activity/globalisation.htm
The Internet
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Links to Interesting Articles:
The Crystal - Sustainable Cities
Siemens - Sustainable Cities
Siemens
The World Bank - News: West Africa Regional Communications Infrastructure
The future depends on Our Choices Now
EarthPulse - Our Connected World
What Will Life Be Like in 2025?
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The FutureScapes project brings together a range of expert thinkers, designers, futurologists, writers and you – the public – to explore the opportunities and challenges of life in 2025, and to consider the potential contribution that technology and entertainment can make in shaping a better, more sustainable future.
Taken From: http://green.tv/tag/life-in-2025/ |
Video Scenario 1This low-carbon world has been created by a rapid and ceaseless process of technological innovation. Lifestyles and business practices have been minimally affected, but against the background of diminishing resources there is growing concern about the long-term sustainability of this “innovation treadmill” approach.
Taken From: http://green.tv/videos/hyper-innovation-life-in-2025/ Video Scenario 3In this world, global governments have foreseen climate instability and instigated a strict programme of carbon limitation measures to defuse its consequences. The results are high carbon costs – and an entirely new perception of ownership.
Taken From: http://green.tv/videos/shared-ownership-life-in-2025/ |
Video Scenario 2Stunned into a belated response by a series of severe climate shocks, governments have taken tough measures to combat climate change, pushing technology to its limits to impose sustainability on the population and provide some relief from restrictions on personal freedom.
Taken From: http://green.tv/videos/centralised-survival-life-in-2025/ Video Scenario 4After an extended recession, new priorities of “wellbeing” and “quality of life” are bubbling up across the world as more sustainable forms of living become established. Society’s new values are built on this sustainability, and on stronger community ties. Technology facilitates collaboration at both local and global levels.
Taken From: http://green.tv/videos/prosperity-redefined-life-in-2025/ |
Additional Resources:
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http://www.tedxwwf.com/
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