The SuperHumanGeo section will spend the next two class periods working on a group project called So, What's the Problem?

Four groups of students will study four nations that are each facing challenges. Two of the countries are developing countries (Democratic Republic of the Congo and Kenya) and two are post-industrial nations (Germany and Japan).

Working in groups, you will use the CIA World Factbook to research statistics that help describe the most pressing problems your nation faces. Each student is expected to spend two minutes presenting their findings to the class, and explaining the significance of their data. Organizing your presentation into a PowerPoint is a good idea, but not required.

Each group has a captain (whose name is in italics). Here is how the groups are assigned:

Congo:

• Lauren B, Ethan R, Cici Y, Brady K, Alex S, Ryleigh S

Kenya:

• Hannah S, Logan L, Chris B, Tom C, Banks C

Germany:

• Jay C, Victoria N, Rachel G, Naseem M, Logan M

Japan:

• Drew E, Meghan K, Jeannot B, Matt M, Frank A

Also, I found an interesting definition of "post-industrial" that I thought might be helpful to students in all three sections. Go to ThoughtCo if this interests you and you want to read more.


A post-industrial society is a stage in a society's evolution when the economy shifts from producing and providing goods and products to one that mainly offers services. A manufacturing society is comprised of people working in construction, textiles, mills and production workers whereas, in the service sector, people work as teachers, doctors, lawyers, and retail workers. In a post-industrial society, technology, information, and services are more important than manufacturing actual goods.

Have a great weekend, everybody!