Human Geography

Census Activity: New York Students must select a major city and find a census tract that meets each of the following criteria. The criteria will exclude the possibility of using certain cities. All census tracts used must: a. have at least 1,000 residents (attempt to have all tracts used have similar populations---if possible). b. be within 50 miles of the city?s center. c. be in the same state. Find a census tract with each of the following characteristics: a. 80% or more White in an Urban area. b. 80% or more White in a Suburban area. c. 80% or more White in a Rural area outside the metropolitan area. d. 80% or more Black, Hispanic, Asian, or Other. e. 30% or more Black, Hispanic, Asian, or Other (use a different race than the one used for d).

Music Evaluation Worksheet ? Instructions:? Listen to the following songs quietly for one minute before writing Song #1 Artist:? Bob Marley????????? Song: Get up, Stand up Country:? Jamaica Description:? Rastafarian anthem of basic human rights (1973) What instruments are used:? ?Drums, I can?t desirer the rest. ? How would you describe the rhythm? ?Slow pace and calm. What elements of the song (beat, lyrics, rhythm, and message) appealed to you? ?Bobs telling people to stand up for their rights. Lyrics. Song #2 Artist: Sugar Hill Gang????????? Song: Rapper?s Delight Country:? US-NY Description:? The first Rap song to go mainstream. What instruments are used:? ?Cowbell, drum, guitar. ? How would you describe the rhythm?

The World in 6 Drinks: Food, Culture, and AP Human Geography Introduction The geography (and history) of the world will be examined through the lens of six beverages: coffee, tea, Coca-Cola, beer, wine, and spirits. You will learn about the origins, diffusion, and societal impact of each drink in different world regions at different periods of time. Task: Work with your team members to summarize the key geographic ideas for your assigned handout. Consider how you will teach this content to the class! Drink Main Ideas Beer Discovered in Egypt and Mesopotamia Brings people together Consumed by people of all social classes Used as a religious offering Wine Showed up in Greek and romans times Only the rich could afford it at a time

Major Religions Assignment Your task is to research five major religions. In your research, you should be concentrating on the modern day aspects of the religion. Use the links below and your notes to fill out the graphic organizer. Web links: http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/ http://www.adherents.com/Religions_By_Adherents.html http://www.omsakthi.org/religions.html http://www.uri.org/kids/world.htm Buddhism Islam Judaism Hinduism Christianity Symbol Mudras Buddha Eyes Dharmachakra Star and Crescent 4 colors (White, Black, Red and Green). Star of David Aum Bindi Linga Lotus Pratik The cross Fish Size (No. of Followers or Ranking) 4 2 5 3 1 Founder Siddhartha Gautama Muhammad Abraham None Jesus Crist Holy Book Pali Canon