Presentation and Speaker Notes
Instructions The final project in this course is the creation of a presentation and speaker notes, in which you will need to imagine that you are relocating from your current location to a new region of the globe. Your audience for this presentation will be your friends and family. Your goal is to show them that you have thought through your relocation to a new global geographic region and that you have learned about the area to which you are relocating. Your presentation should address how the fundamental themes of geography impact your life in this scenario. To answer this question, you will research a global region and a city or area of a country within that region and examine the connectivity between this location and you. Please also include the speaker notes. It should be a complete, polished artifact containing all of the critical elements of the final project including complete Slides and Speaker Notes. I have uploaded examples of what is to be done and also more instructions were also uploaded. This is all the things that need to be in it. The final project for this course is the creation of presentation slides and speaker notes, through which you will explore how connected we all are. Geographic literacy is important in today’s world. You will likely interact with individuals across the globe, whether in your careers, in something as simple as playing an interactive video game on the internet, or by getting customer service help for an appliance or electronic item you purchased.[unique_solution] Therefore, knowing about the world’s regions and countries will aid you in your dialogues with others by advancing your communications and allowing you to understand how connected we all are, even if separated by hundreds or even thousands of miles. You will personalize this task in that you will be the center of the assignment. Imagine that you are relocating from your current location to a new region of the globe. The reason(s) for the relocation are up to you, and there could be many. Below are example reasons for relocation; however, you should keep in mind that there are endless possibilities. Your audience for this presentation will be your friends and family. Your goal is to show them that you have thought through your relocation to a new global geographic region and that you have learned about the area to which you are relocating. Potential reasons for relocation include the following: · Military deployment · Career advancement (e.g., working for an international corporation such as Ford Motor Company, Exxon, or General Electric) · Humanitarian aid work (e.g., working with refugees or distributing food or medical supplies) · Personal relationships (e.g., moving to be with family or for marriage/partnering) · Entrepreneurship · Retirement · Starting over After choosing a global geographic region to relocate to for work or personal reasons, you will analyze both your current region and the new region you identified based on the fundamental themes of geography. Next, you will narrow your new region down to a city or an area of a country and discuss its relevance in regards to its location within that region. Finally, you will discuss what connects you to the new region and how global geographic themes have influenced your move. In this assignment, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes: · Illustrate the fundamental themes of geography using current global and regional examples as support · Compare and contrast global geographic regions based on key physical and sociocultural characteristics · Articulate the significance of major geographic interactions by applying foundational geographic concepts to world regions · Draw basic connections between Earth’s physical environment and various cultures and societies in investigating how observed landscapes are produced. Your presentation should answer the following question: How do the fundamental themes of geography impact my life? To answer this question, you will research a global region and a city or area of a country within that region and examine the connectivity between this location and you. ***Be sure to incorporate the work you completed in the milestone assignments, as well as incorporate the feedback gained throughout the course, into your final project submission.*** Specifically, the following critical elements must be addressed: I. Current Global Region: In this section of your presentation, you will discuss the global region where you currently live. A. Map: Where is your current global region located? Include a cartographically accurate and detailed map, that is also visually appealing, showing the location of the region where you currently live. B. Characteristics: What key sociocultural and physical characteristics define this as a region? For instance, the Middle East is considered a region that has governments with strong ties to religion and an environment that is hot and dry. C. Interactions: How have humans and the environment interacted to produce observable landscapes in your current global region? For example, the original grasslands of the Midwest region of the United States have been cultivated, changing the landscape of the region. II. New Global Region: In this section, you will discuss the global region to which you plan to relocate. A. Map: Where is your new global region located? Include a cartographically accurate and detailed map, that is also visually appealing, showing the location of the region where you plan to relocate. B. Characteristics: What key sociocultural and physical characteristics define this as a region? For instance, you could consider the religion and politics of the region, as well as its landscape and climate. C. Interactions: How have humans and the environment interacted to produce observable landscapes? In other words, how have humans impacted the local environment in your new global region? D. Similarities: Based on the key physical and sociocultural characteristics you have described, what major similarities are there between your current region and your new region? For example, you might consider the physical environment, economic environment, and modes of transportation. E. Differences: Based on the key physical and sociocultural characteristics you have described, what are the major differences between your current region and the new region to which you will relocate? For example, you might consider the cultural environment, weather, and climate. 3 III. Location: In this section, you will narrow your focus to a particular city or area of a country within your region. An entire country may be too large to describe; in this case, you will need to focus on a particular city or area of a country. For example, Damascus is the capital city of Syria, a country within the region of the Middle East. You could choose Damascus, or you might wish to focus on the Syrian and Turkish borderline area. Be sure to complete the following: A. Selection: Select a city or area of a country within your new region. Describe the absolute and relative location of your city or area within your new region, supporting your response with current regional examples. B. Regional Significance: What is the geographic significance of this area of a country or city’s location within the region? For instance, you may have selected a primate city as your location, which will have a different regional impact than an area of a country without a primate city. Your response should be based on the application of geographic concepts to your region. C. Global Significance: What is the geographic significance of this area of a country or city’s location globally? For example, Iran is located in Southwest Asia. Its proximity to the Persian Gulf and the Straits of Hormuz, where approximately 20% of the world’s oil comes from, makes Iran’s location relatively significant in regards to global energy supplies. Your response should be based on the application of geographic concepts to your region. IV. Connectivity: In this section, you will discuss connections between your new region and other world regions, as well as connections between your new region and you personally. A. Interactions: How does your city or area of a country within your new global region interact regionally and globally with other regions? In other words, describe how your region interacts with others, both within the country and abroad. In your response, you could consider economic, cultural, and physical interactions, for example. Your response should be based on the application of geographic concepts to your region. B. Movement: What connects you personally to this new location, causing you to relocate? For instance, are there any current geopolitical, environmental, cultural, or economic events or issues that connect you to your new region? Support your response with current global or regional examples and make sure to reference the reason you are relocating. V. Conclusion: What opportunities and challenges will there be in relocating from where you currently reside to your new region, and why? Your response should be based on the connections you drew between the physical environment and the sociocultural characteristics of both locations. Your presentation should contain approximately 10 to 15 slides and use Prezi, PowerPoint, or a comparable presentation tool. You must include a separate transсrіpt of your speaker notes so that you know what you would say if you were to actually give the presentation. You should have at least five sources and use current APA style guidelines for your citations and reference list in your final slide. Please refer to the examples I have uploaded and use the instructions I have put in here.