What is a World Issue?
A significant problem affecting people globally
Defined using the SUCCI Framework.
What does the SUCCI Framework stand for?
- Scale
- Urgency
- Complexity
- Consequences
- Interconnections
Used to analyze world issues.
What does Scale refer to in the SUCCI Framework?
Local, national, or global impact
Indicates the level at which the issue affects people.
What does Urgency indicate in the SUCCI Framework?
Immediate, short-term, or long-term issue
Helps assess how quickly action is needed.
What does Complexity mean in the SUCCI Framework?
Many causes and effects; no simple solution
Highlights the intricate nature of world issues.
What are the Consequences in the SUCCI Framework?
- Social impacts
- Economic impacts
- Environmental impacts
Refers to the outcomes of a world issue.
What does Interconnections refer to in the SUCCI Framework?
How issues are linked globally
Emphasizes the relationship between different world issues.
What is Geography?
The study of how people, environments, and places are connected
Essential for understanding world issues.
What are the 3 Big Questions of Geography?
- Where?
- Why There?
- Why Care?
These questions guide geographical analysis.
What does the question Where? address in geography?
Location of the issue
Identifies where the problem exists.
What does the question Why There? address in geography?
Causes or reasons it happens in that place
Explores the factors contributing to the issue.
What does the question Why Care? address in geography?
Why it matters locally, nationally, and globally
Highlights the significance of the issue.
What is Bias?
A tendency to favor one perspective over others
Can distort understanding of world issues.
Name the types of Bias.
- Confirmation Bias
- Cultural Bias
- Media Bias
- Cognitive Bias
- Stereotyping
Each type affects perception and analysis of information.
What is Critical Thinking used for in relation to bias?
To stop bias
Involves questioning sources and considering multiple viewpoints.
What is Globalization?
The process of increasing connections between countries
Involves trade, technology, travel, and culture.
What is Interdependence?
When actions and decisions in one part of the world affect others
Highlights the interconnectedness of global actions.
Define a Global Citizen.
Someone who recognizes their global impact and acts responsibly
Examples include ethical shopping and sustainability.
What are the types of Interdependence?
- Economic
- Political
- Social/Cultural
- Environmental
Each type illustrates different ways countries rely on each other.
What does Economic Interdependence entail?
Countries depend on one another for resources, goods, and services
Example: Canada imports electronics from Asia.
What does Political Interdependence involve?
Countries cooperate for security, policy, and global decision-making
Examples include the United Nations and NATO.
What is an example of Social/Cultural Interdependence?
Connections through media, migration, and ideas
Examples include K-pop and social media trends.
What is an example of Environmental Interdependence?
Shared global ecosystems and resources
Example: Air pollution affects multiple countries.
Why does Interdependence Matter?
- No country can meet all its needs alone
- Global challenges require cooperation
- Prosperity and vulnerability are linked
Highlights the necessity of global collaboration.
