Latin America - Mexico: Motive to Migrate
Consider the several push-pull factors involved in the migration of Mexican workers to the Maquiladoras of Monterrey, and to the U.S. for seasonal work, then back home to north central Mexico.
www.learner.org/workshops/geography/workshop2/wkp2less.html
www.learner.org/workshops/geography/workshop2/wkp2less.html
Do You Speak Climate Change?
The effect of climate change on the environment and tourism of Spanish-speaking countries.
To Students: You are a world-famous athlete and will compete in the Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. As one of the most polluted cities on earth, you will be placing your health and career on the line in order to participate. Write a letter to the Mexican government explaining how air pollution may affect the event.
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To Students: You are a world-famous athlete and will compete in the Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. As one of the most polluted cities on earth, you will be placing your health and career on the line in order to participate. Write a letter to the Mexican government explaining how air pollution may affect the event.
wveis.k12.wv.us/teach21/public/project/Guide.cfm?upid=3302&tsele1=4&tsele2=107
Making a Decision about Building a Road in the Amazon Who will be affected by building a road in the Amazon?
Students will analyze a real-world environmental case of building a road through the Amazon rain forest. They will explore the geographical, cultural, and environmental context of building the road, identify the stakeholders and their role and impact, and map out the intended and unintended consequences from the decision that they make.
www.nationalgeographic.org/lesson/making-decision-about-building-road-amazon/
www.nationalgeographic.org/lesson/making-decision-about-building-road-amazon/