In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we will learn about measuring the economic development of a country, specifically exploring quinary economic activities, a.k.a. the "c-suite" sector. This is Human Geography byte-sized — big concepts in small chunks of digital time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple! If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from this podcast, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Ratings help others to find this podcast which has listeners...
Sep 22, 2021•9 min
In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we will learn about measuring the economic development of a country, specifically exploring quaternary economic activities, a.k.a. the "research and development" sector. This is Human Geography byte-sized — big concepts in small chunks of digital time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple! If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from this podcast, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Ratings help others to find this podcast...
Sep 14, 2021•9 min
In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we will learn about measuring the economic development of a country, specifically exploring tertiary economic activities, a.k.a. the "service" sector. This is Human Geography byte-sized — big concepts in small chunks of digital time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple! If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from this podcast, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Ratings help others to find this podcast which has listener...
Sep 07, 2021•9 min
In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we will learn about measuring the economic development of a country, specifically exploring secondary economic activities, a.k.a. manufacturing. This is Human Geography byte-sized — big concepts in small chunks of digital time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple! If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from this podcast, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Ratings help others to find this podcast which has listeners on s...
Aug 28, 2021•9 min
In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we will learn about measuring the economic development of a country, specifically looking at primary economic activities like farming or mining. This is Human Geography byte-sized — big concepts in small chunks of digital time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple! If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from this podcast, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Ratings help others to find this podcast, which now has listeners...
Aug 22, 2021•6 min
In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we will review big concepts of the Political Unit in Advanced Placement Human Geography to help prepare you for unit or comprehensive tests. Using the Course and Exam Description as our anchor, we will analyze the most important topics from this unit. This is Human Geography byte-sized — big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple! If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from this podcast, please con...
Jan 24, 2021•30 min
In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we discuss the concepts of centripetal and centrifugal forces in a state. This is Human Geography byte-sized — big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple! If you’ve enjoyed or benefited from this podcast, please consider leaving a review on iTunes. Ratings, in addition to you sharing directly with family and friends, help others to find this podcast which has listeners on six continents! Be...
Jan 23, 2021•17 min
In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we will review main concepts of the Population unit for Advanced Placement Human Geography, covering concepts from the Course and Exam Description including: population distribution, population dynamics, population pyramids, dependency ratios, Malthus, and pro-natalist/anti-natalist policies. For those needed a review of Demographic Transition, check out my podcast on the DTM: Demographic Transition Model or Where Are All the Babies? This is Human Ge...
Dec 13, 2020•20 min
This episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography promises a short review over global development concepts. We cover levels of economic activities, education of women and development, micro-loans, and several other concepts of the geography of development of countries. This is Human Geography byte-sized — big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple! Support this podcast by clicking “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen. These ar...
Dec 10, 2020•19 min
In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we investigate discuss a concept that tends to stump many intro human geography students — the cultural landscape. Why does it seem that some places look so similar and why some places are so very different from every place else? We review toponyms, globalization, sequent occupancy, and a relatively new concept - placelessness. This is Human Geography byte-sized — big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geogra...
Aug 22, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we discuss how to make the 2020-21 school year your best ever! Take charge of your academic career with timeless tips for success. Support this podcast by clicking “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen. Listener Notes: 1:35 - Impact of social media on amygdala 8:55 - Use of Pinterest for note-taking/study techniques 10:05 - Pomodoro technique for time management 12:15 - Manual note-taking 13:42 - Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve 15:56 - Pos...
Aug 13, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we discuss managing the worst part of testing -- the stress involved in taking tests. We investigate why stress occurs before and during testing, and also present several research-based strategies to help get you in the right frame of mind for your tests. This is Human Geography byte-sized -- big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple! Support this podcast by clicking “Subscribe” to get the...
May 10, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography we review demographic transition and how the apocalyptic nightmare of a severely overcrowded planet will not come to pass. We also discuss some amazingly positive global demographic trends using the Demographic Transition model. This is Human Geography byte-sized - big concepts in small chunks of time for learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple! Support this podcast by clicking “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happen. ...
Apr 30, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography, college money-saving tips are the focus. We look at how Advanced Placement classes can save years of time and tens of thousands of dollars for prospective college students. In addition, we break down how college credits work and how AP classes fit beautifully within the college system. This is Human Geography byte-sized -- big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple! Support this podcast by...
Apr 27, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography, China is again front and center. We take a brief look at the relationship between the United States and China, then we consider possible outcomes with China, the United States, and other countries. Starting with the 2016 US election and moving on to swiftly moving current events, we examine the signs of what’s to come on the geopolitical chess board. This is Human Geography byte-sized -- big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every...
Apr 18, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode of the Byte-Sized Human Geography Podcast, we discuss everyone’s favorite topic—food! Most specifically, we look at the relationship between a country's economic development and the way in which food is produced focusing on subsistence and commercial agriculture. This is Human Geography byte-sized -- big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple! Support this podcast by clicking “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as the...
Apr 18, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography, we unpack the latest updates by the College Board with regard to AP tests for Spring 2020. We look specifically at dates, how the exam is structured, consequences of cheating, and ways to help you prepare for this year’s exam. This is Human Geography byte-sized - big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, made simple! Support this podcast by clicking “Subscribe” to get the latest updates as they happe...
Apr 05, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode of Byte-Sized Human Geography, China is front and center. We take a brief look back at the relationship with the US and China, then we discuss possible scenarios of what what could happen with their quarter of a trillion dollar relationship in the future. Looking at the current events, it’s possible that we are already seeing signs of what’s to come. This is Human Geography byte-sized - big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, ma...
Apr 03, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Economic Geography - In this episode of the Byte-Sized Human Geography Podcast, we examine basic vs. non-basic industries and the impact of each on a city or region. With the collapsing service sector of the economy, seeing the relationships between seemingly unrelated industries is critical to understanding the skyrocketing unemployment rates due to the coronavirus. This is Human Geography byte-sized - big concepts in small chunks of time for all learners at every level. It's Human Geography, m...
Mar 29, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode of the Byte-Sized Human Geography Podcast, we tackle the political geography, most specifically the concept of political systems including: unitary, federal, and confederations. We discuss the differences in the three, look at real-time applications of federalism with regards to the coronavirus, and discuss what type of writing questions you could expect as a AP Human Geography student. This is Human Geography byte-sized - big concepts in small chunks of time for learners at ever...
Mar 26, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode of the Byte-Sized Human Geography Podcast, we discuss how to keep on track in your studies and work during these tumultuous times. We discuss seven suggestions to help keep you focused, motivated, and successful as the world is changing around you. Successful motivational and organizational techniques will get you back on track from your disrupted schedule. Support this podcast by subscribing to get the latest updates as they happen. Email your questions and podcasts ideas to byt...
Mar 23, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this inaugural episode of the Byte-Sized Human Geography Podcast, we discuss what Human Geography is all about--the content, the challenges, and the benefits of the class. Whether you are an AP Human Geography student, college Human Geography student, parent who is trying to understand the concepts of the class, or a self-directed learner that just wants to know more about the world, this podcast has something for everyone! This is Human Geography byte-sized - big concepts in small chunks of ...
Mar 23, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 1
