Development

In the development unit, we study the ways in which geographers measure the economic success and stability of countries and regions. Major themes to remember include how we actually measure development and the geographic distribution of areas of high, medium, and low development. Advanced students will also analyze why certain regions are more developed than others. This unit will also include a look at how women live and interact with their societies around the world.



Advanced Students (those interested in passing the AP Test in May), may want to read up on the indicators of development during the break. Any AP Human Geography Review Book will contain these. I have also included a link below to a slideshare presentation that I believe gives a good overview of how geographers determine development.

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I have posted here the competencies for the development unit. Competencies marked "A" are required for all student to pass the next unit test. The underlined portions of type "A" competencies and all portions of type "B" competencies are required for those students who wish to get an A on the next test and who are interested in passing the AP test in May.