by Barbaree | Jan 7, 2012 | Free Resources, Our Blog, SEVEN
Population is a complicated topic. Since the worldwide population topped 7 billion in 2011, National Geographic decided it was a topic they wanted to explore; but they wanted to do it in a way that gave their readers room to think. They spread out their coverage over...
by Barbaree | Dec 7, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog, SEVEN
Despite a general decline in birth rates, world population increases by some 83 million people each year. This growth will continue for decades to come, challenging our ability to feed ourselves and to sustain the natural capital on which human societies depend. The...
by Barbaree | Nov 7, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog, SEVEN
Our first featured resource in our SEVEN program is the 7 billion actions program from UNESCO. Our unique moment in human history represents both an achievement and a challenge, and impacts on every single person on the planet. A world of seven billion has...
by Barbaree | Nov 7, 2011 | Free Resources, GIS Happenings, Our Blog, SEVEN
GISetc is excited to launch SEVEN, seven lesson plans over the remaining seven months of school relating to our recent global population surge to seven billion. Over the next seven months, we will feature a great free resource to help you teach in your classroom. Look...