The Byte-Sized Human Geography Podcast

In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we will review big concepts of the Political Unit in Advanced Placement Human Geography to help prepare you for unit or comprehensive tests. Using the Course and Exam Description as our anchor, we will analyze the most important topics from this unit.This is Human Geography byte-sized — big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple!If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from this podcast, please consider leaving a review on iTunes.  Ratings, in addition to you sharing directly with family and friends, help others to find this podcast which has listeners on six continents!  Be sure to click “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen.Listener Notes: AP Human Geography Course and Exam Description - The political unit begins on page 74 of the CED.1:27 - Topic 4.1 review2:58 - Topic 4.2 review7:18 - Topic 4.3 review10:30 - Topic 4.4 review16:31 - Topic 4.5 review18:00 - Topic 4.6 review21:14 - Topic 4.7 review23:15 - Topic 4.8 review26:40 - Topic 4.9 review28:30 - Topic 4.10 reviewPrevious BSHG Podcast - Centripetal and Centrifugal Forces in a StatePrevious BSHG Podcast - Federalism - Or Why All Goverments are NOT Created Equal

In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we discuss the concepts of centripetal and centrifugal forces in a state.This is Human Geography byte-sized — big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple!If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from this podcast, please consider leaving a review on iTunes.  Ratings, in addition to you sharing directly with family and friends, help others to find this podcast which has listeners on six continents!  Be sure to click “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen.Email your questions and podcasts ideas to bytesizedhumangeo@gmail.comListener Notes: Centripetal forces - cultural, economic, political or environmental forces that bring a state and its people togetherCentrifugal forces - cultural, economic, political or environmental forces that fragment or cause fractions a country and its people1:27  Centripetal forces explanation2:46  Centrifugal forces explanation3:49  I misspoke and meant to say Spain, not Brazil.4:52  9/11 as a centripetal force10:38  Infrastructure as a centrifugal force13:23  Countries to think about when applying these forces - great material for AP Human Geography FRQsAdditional Resources:9/11 Congress Sings "God Bless America"Gaps...of public infrastructure in Chile

In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we will review main concepts of the Population unit for Advanced Placement Human Geography, covering concepts from the Course and Exam Description including:  population distribution, population dynamics, population pyramids, dependency ratios, Malthus, and pro-natalist/anti-natalist policies.For those needed a review of Demographic Transition, check out my podcast on the DTM: Demographic Transition Model or Where Are All the Babies?This is Human Geography byte-sized — big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple!Please click "Subscribe" to support this podcast and get all the lates updates as they happen.  Feel free to email me at bytesizedhumangeo@gmail.com with questions you’d like answered. Listener Notes: TEDed Population PyramidPopulation Pyramid Practice

This episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography promises a short review over global development concepts. We cover levels of economic activities, education of women and development, micro-loans, and several other concepts of the geography of development of countries.This is Human Geography byte-sized — big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple!Support this podcast by clicking “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen.These are some great resources  I use in my classes that I know will help you to deepen your understanding of the material:Living on $1Pennies a Day - MicroloansHuman Development IndexDenmark HDI ProfileUN Sustainable Development GoalsOur World in Data HDIEmail your questions and podcasts ideas to bytesizedhumangeo@gmail.com

In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we investigate discuss a concept that tends to stump many intro human geography students — the cultural landscape.  Why does it seem that some places look so similar and why some places are so very different from every place else?  We review toponyms, globalization, sequent occupancy, and a relatively new concept - placelessness.This is Human Geography byte-sized — big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple!Support this podcast by clicking “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen.Listener Notes: Place - what is it like there?   Physical - 2:22  geography of the naturally occurring environment   Human - 2:49 how do humans change an environmentCultural landscape-  3:00, 8:00, 11:00 combined properties of both nature and humans on a place, what we humans have done to develop a given region — includes buildings or any type of structure. The natural landscape is what was there before humans arrived. Carl Sauer’s term.Toponym  - 3:55, 6:38 from the Greek - literally, "place name"Globalization - 4:16, 10:52 interconnectivity between regions around the globe via international trade, outsourcing of manufacturing, and technologyPlacelessness - 5:00, 14:54 a condition where a place loses its distinctiveness, what makes it unique from another place, caused by globalization/pop culture influences/gentrification.Sequent occupancy - 5:32, 13:27 layering of civilization over time, remnants of past civilizations in a current cultural landscape.  Look to the great cities for examples of this, but you can find this concept everywhere.  Additional Resources:Santa Maria Maggiore Web CamWhy is Nihon Called Japan in English?Large Scale Map of ShanghaiFirst Starbucks in ItalyRome Colosseum - nice application of sequent occupancy from this camera

In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we discuss how to make the 2020-21 school year your best ever!  Take charge of your academic career with timeless tips for success.Support this podcast by clicking “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen.Listener Notes:1:35 - Impact of social media on amygdala8:55 - Use of Pinterest for note-taking/study techniques10:05 - Pomodoro technique for time management12:15 - Manual note-taking13:42 - Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve15:56 - Positive thinking/visualization for successAdditional Resources:Pomodoro TechniqueEbbinghaus' Forgetting CurvePinterest Note-TakingExtraordiary Power of Visualizing Success

In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we discuss managing the worst part of testing -- the stress involved in taking tests.  We investigate why stress occurs before and during testing, and also present several research-based strategies to help get you in the right frame of mind for your tests.This is Human Geography byte-sized -- big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple!Support this podcast by clicking “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen.Email your questions and podcasts ideas to bytesizedhumangeo@gmail.comListener Resources:Explanation of Box BreathingBox BreathingCalm Breathing BubbleAnxiety Coaches PodcastYoga for AnxietyHow the Amygdala Affects AnxietyProper Breathing Brings Better HealthThe Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More CreativeCool Box Breathing Visualization

In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we review demographic transition and how the apocalyptic nightmare of a severely overcrowded planet will not come to pass.  We also discuss some amazingly positive global demographic trends using the Demographic Transition model.This is Human Geography byte-sized - big concepts in small chunks of time for learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple!Support this podcast by clicking “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen.Email your questions and podcasts ideas to bytesizedhumangeo@gmail.comListener Notes:Vocabulary -CBR - crude birth rate - the annual number of births per 1,000 populationCDR - crude death rate - the annual number of deaths per 1,000 populationNIR - natural increase rate - population growth measured as the excess of live births over deaths; formula is CBR-CDR/1000Population pyramids - visual representation of the age and sex composition of a population whereby the percentage of each age cohort represented by a horizontal bar the length of which represents its relationship to the total population. Dependency ratio - number of persons in the "dependent" ages (under 15 and over 64 years) compared to those in the "economically productive" ages (15-64 years) in a populationAdditional Learning Resources -Negative Population GrowthPopulation Pyramid WebsiteTEDed - Population PyramidsAdult Diapers 9 Billion MarketOur World In Data Rabbit Hole of Population Information =)Millennials are Picking Pets Over People

In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography, college money-saving tips are the focus.  We look at how Advanced Placement classes can save years of time and tens of thousands of dollars for prospective college students. In addition, we break down how college credits work and how AP classes fit beautifully within the college system.  This is Human Geography byte-sized -- big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple!Support this podcast by clicking “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen.Email your questions and podcasts ideas to bytesizedhumangeo@gmail.comListener Resources:AP - College Board WebsiteCollege AP Credit PoliciesAre AP Classes Worth It?Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment as Related to College Readiness and Retention at a Tennessee UniversityWhat I Wish Someone Told Me Before Taking a Gap YearShould You Take a Gap Year?UT Cost of Education Calculator

In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography, China is again front and center.  We take a brief look at the relationship between the United States and China, then we consider possible outcomes with China, the United States, and other countries.   Starting with the 2016 US election and moving on to swiftly moving current events, we examine the signs of what’s to come on the geopolitical chess board.This is Human Geography byte-sized -- big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple!Support this podcast by clicking “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen.Email your questions and podcasts ideas to bytesizedhumangeo@gmail.comListener Notes:Vis-a-vis -  in relationship to, with regards toArticles: Japan to Pay Companies to Move Out of ChinaIt's Time for Conscious Uncoupling with ChinaNY Mag - It's Time for Conscious Uncoupling with ChinaTime to Put China on LockdownIn the Post-Coronavirus World Don't Write Off American LeadershipChina Belt and Road Initiative Debt Trip DiplomacyHasbro, Inc. Joins Companies Leaving China's Factories

In this episode of the Byte-Sized Human Geography Podcast, we discuss everyone’s favorite topic—food!  Most specifically, we look at the relationship between a country's economic development and the way in which food is produced focusing on subsistence and commercial agriculture. This is Human Geography byte-sized -- big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple!Support this podcast by clicking “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen.Email your questions and podcasts ideas to bytesizedhumangeo@gmail.comListener Notes: Ecumene -  (Greek term) habitable part of the Earth Great chunks of Earth aren’t habitable 70% is water, of the land surfaces 30% are desertsMost stats say we live on about 2% of the Earth’s surfaceAgricultural density - higher the number, the more people are involved in food production; lower, less.  Tells you about development of a region.  Higher = less developed, less technology, more people have to work to bring in the harvest.  Also tells you lower education levels across the board — you don’t have time for school if you are trying to feed your family.Lower = more developed, more technology, GIS, amazing machines, high tech stuff!  Fewer people are needed leaving them to pursue other interests like education; also leads to rise in leisure time Comparison - 2-3% of United States are directly involved in agricultural production India, China, most Sub-Saharan Africa - 60% involved in agricultureCountries cannot continue to develop unless you get food supply is stabilizedHigh Agricultural Density - Subsistence Farming More people are fed by this than any other type of farming, just enough to feed your family, most farmers are women.Think about the social standing of women in most LDCs-very low, not able to own land, get loans, buy equipment Uses a process called shifting cultivation—“slash and burn”, not the same as letting field lay fallow Process = Cut trees -> burn and nutrients go into soil ->lasts only for a few seasons and then farmers have to shift.Because of low education levels, poor farming practices, lots of waste at production end, raw food never makes it to marketLow Agricultural Density - Commercial FarmingHighly technical, tons of schooling involved, not just putting something in the ground and watching it growHigh tech - drones, GIS, GMOs, fertilizers, vertical farming  Agribusiness  own all layers of production which is vertical integration Archer Daniels Midland, Cargill, Nestle, ConagraStrictly regulated/guidelines, have to buy their seeds, chemicals, etc.Final Thoughts -  in LDCs 30% raw food rots before it can get to market due to poor infrastructure - roads, bridges in bad shape;  in MDCs - 50% of food is thrown out at the point of consumption — its never eaten. think about water waste, chemical waste;  Experiment — Look at your dairy and food with expiration dates.  Use your senses rather than the date before you throw it out.  This is a great way to help you reduce your food waste.Books - Michael Pollan - The Omnivore’s Dilemma, CookedDocumentaries - Cooked on Netflix (my favorite episode is “Water”)

In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography, we unpack the latest updates by the College Board with regard to AP tests for Spring 2020.  We look specifically at dates, how the exam is structured, consequences of cheating, and ways to help you prepare for this year’s exam. This is Human Geography byte-sized - big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple!Support this podcast by clicking “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen.Email your questions and podcasts ideas to bytesizedhumangeo@gmail.comListener Notes:Dates - students polled —wanted earlier exam dates -- didn't want to forget materialMay 12th  - first date, everyone at same time taking it worldwide, check the AP website for your timezone June 1st backup date, you’ll have to get permission from AP administrators at school to do this.  Exam Structure - 2 FRQs FRQ 1 - 25 minutes to take, 5 minutes to upload - 2 stimuli   FRQ  2 - 15 minute,  5 minutes to upload 1 stimulus material   — stimulus material - maps, charts, graphs, any type of quantitative data - measurable data.https://apcoronavirusupdates.collegeboard.org/educators/taking-the-exams/ap-exam-schedule How are you taking it? College Board spent millions of dollars on a new platformYou will have several choices - take it on a computer, tablet, phone, and type and respond, or you can take a picture of your exam and upload it. Practice, practice, practiceCB will be releasing simulations and videos to help you practiceCheating CB has lots of new tech to detect/prevent  Exams are structured to not be able to cheat; not GoogleableYou won’t have time…if you spend all your time looking at your notes, you won’t be able to finish. CB reports you to all the colleges that you sent your info to.  AND… you can never take another CB test ever again — no AP, CLEP, PSAT, SAT testsHow to prepare Vocabulary - understanding and applying main terms of course.  Look at CED for this - highlight the terms you don’t know and find out what they mean.  https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-human-geography-course-and-exam-description.pdfReview notes, teacher PowerPoints, maps - https://lizardpoint.com/  great website to help with that.  Arizona alliance helps with that, too.  https://geoalliance.asu.edu/maps/regionsBig picture items Look for every opportunity to apply concepts of the class Coronavirus -> Population DTM; Epidemiological transition; migration laws, older people, development affecting countries respond Unit1 Nature & Perspectives - contagious diffusion, relocation diffusion, GIS, Maps - how many have you seen!  distance decayAgriculture - food deserts, supply chains, food/cold chains, subsidiesPolitical - supranational organizations, federalism/unitary, 9 dash line dispute; borders/sovereignty.  Netflix has great documentaries:Boy Who Harnessed the WindWorld’s Busiest CitiesAny food or travel documentary

In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography, China is front and center.  We take a brief look back at the relationship with the US and China, then we discuss possible scenarios of what what could happen with their quarter of a trillion dollar relationship in the future. Looking at the current events, it’s possible that we are already seeing signs of what’s to come.This is Human Geography byte-sized - big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple!Support this podcast by clicking “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen.Email your questions and podcasts ideas to bytesizedhumangeo@gmail.comListener Notes:EEZs - Exclusive Economic Zones - connected to the United Nations Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which says that countries can control from their coastline to 200 nautical miles out - fishing, drilling, etc.Additional Information:Census Page of Trade Balances with ChinaTimeline of China's Modern HistoryChinas Nine Dash Line is DangerousGreat Maps from Wikipedia of SEZsWhat China Has Been Building in the South China SeaDoes ASEAN Support US Military Presence in South China Sea

Economic Geography - In this episode of the Byte-Sized Human Geography Podcast, we examine basic vs. non-basic industries and the impact of each on a city or region. With the collapsing service sector of the economy, seeing the relationships between seemingly unrelated industries is critical to understanding the skyrocketing unemployment rates due to the coronavirus. This is Human Geography byte-sized - big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple!Listener Notes:Basic Industries - economic foundation for a city; brings money to an urban area from outside the urban area; large auto, steel, computer, tourism, energy industries; have a large multiplier effectNon-basic Industries - shifts money within the city, but doesn’t bring money from outside the city; “recycled” money; closed system; auto repair, grocery stores, personal servicesResources:API ReportEnergy Jobs 2019 ReportStatista Jobs in Oil and GasUH Bauer School Houston Economic OutlookSupport this podcast by clicking “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen.Email your questions and podcasts ideas to bytesizedhumangeo@gmail.com

In this episode of the Byte-Sized Human Geography Podcast, we tackle the political geography, most specifically the concept of political systems including: unitary, federal, and confederations.  We discuss the differences in the three, look at real-time applications of federalism with regards to the coronavirus, and discuss what type of writing questions you could expect as a AP Human Geography student.  This is Human Geography byte-sized - big concepts in small chunks of time for learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple!Support this podcast by clicking “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen.Email your questions and podcasts ideas to bytesizedhumangeo@gmail.comHere is the link to the 2017 Political FRQ:https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/pdf/ap-human-geography-frq-2017.pdf

In this episode of the Byte-Sized Human Geography Podcast, we discuss how to keep on track in your studies and work during these tumultuous times.  We discuss seven suggestions to help keep you focused, motivated, and successful as the world is changing around you.  Successful motivational and organizational techniques will get you back on track from your disrupted schedule. Support this podcast by subscribing to get the latest updates as they happen.Email your questions and podcasts ideas to bytesizedhumangeo@gmail.com 

In this inaugural episode of the Byte-Sized Human Geography Podcast, we discuss what Human Geography is all about--the content, the challenges, and the benefits of the class.  Whether you are an AP Human Geography student, college Human Geography student, parent who is trying to understand the concepts of the class, or a self-directed learner that just wants to know more about the world, this podcast has something for everyone!This is Human Geography byte-sized - big concepts in small chunks of time for learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple!Support this podcast by subscribing to get the latest updates as they happen.Email your questions and podcasts ideas to bytesizedhumangeo@gmail.com 

In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we will learn about measuring the economic development of a country, specifically exploring quinary economic activities, a.k.a. the "c-suite" sector.This is Human Geography byte-sized — big concepts in small chunks of digital time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple!If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from this podcast, please consider leaving a review on iTunes.  Ratings help others to find this podcast which has listeners on six continents!  Be sure to click “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen.Email your questions and podcasts ideas to bytesizedhumangeo@gmail.comListener Notes:This is the fifth of five episodes discussing the Levels of Economic Activity.

In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we will learn about measuring the economic development of a country, specifically exploring quaternary economic activities, a.k.a. the "research and development"  sector.This is Human Geography byte-sized — big concepts in small chunks of digital time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple!If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from this podcast, please consider leaving a review on iTunes.  Ratings help others to find this podcast which has listeners on six continents!  Be sure to click “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen.Email your questions and podcasts ideas to bytesizedhumangeo@gmail.comListener Notes:This is the fourth of five episodes discussing the Levels of Economic Activity.

In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we will learn about measuring the economic development of a country, specifically exploring tertiary economic activities, a.k.a. the "service" sector.This is Human Geography byte-sized — big concepts in small chunks of digital time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple!If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from this podcast, please consider leaving a review on iTunes.  Ratings help others to find this podcast which has listeners on six continents!  Be sure to click “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen.Email your questions and podcasts ideas to bytesizedhumangeo@gmail.comListener Notes:This is the third of five episodes discussing the Levels of Economic Activity.PEW Data on COVID UnemploymentUN World Tourism Office COVID Impacts 2020 EstimatesUK GDP DataCOVID Impact on TourismLink to Demographic Transition Episode