Human Wellbeing

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HUMAN

WELLBEING

Stage 5 Geography:
Human wellbeing and development:
examination of global indicators and
benchmarks for human wellbeing
HANS ROSLING'S 200
COUNTRIES, 200 YEARS, 4
MINUTES - THE JOY OF STATS
-Watch:
BBC FOUR
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbkSRLYSojo&list=PLAVIv_sQGQhME
PDsJapURO5djSg8TjhFS&index=2
THINKING ROUTINE: ASK
QUESTIONS
Brainstorm a list of at least 3 questions about the topic of human wellbeing. Use these
question-starts to help you think of interesting questions:

Why...?
How would it be different if...?
What are the reasons...?
Suppose that...?
What if...?
What if we knew...?
What is the purpose of...?
What would change if...?
15.1 GLOBAL INDICATORS

Human wellbeing is a multidimensional 1 Health


term, which refers to people’s quality of 2 Social connections and relationships
life and happiness. According to the 3 Environment (present and future condition)
Commission on the Measurement of 4 Education
Economic Performance and Social 5 Material living standards (income,
Progress, key dimensions of human consumption and wealth)
wellbeing (in no particular order of 6 Personal activities including work
significance) are: 7 Political voice and governance
8 Security, of an economic as well as a
physical nature.

THINK-PAIR-SHARE
Q1: Which of the dimensions is most and least important when
it comes to your human wellbeing?
Q2: Rank the Global indicators from 1-8
TYPES OF PHOTOGRAPHS

 Oblique photos are taken from an


angle – they show height well but
distances are inaccurate.
 Aerial photos are taken from directly
overhead – they show distance
accurately but don’t show height of
features.
 Ground level photos show details
well but don’t always put them in
perspective.
 Satellite imagery shows large areas
and can also show thematic
information such as soil type or
deforestation.
CLASSROOM ACTIVITY: LOOK
AND RESPOND
http://menzelphoto.photoshelter.com/gallery/Material-World-Family-Portraits/G0000I
p09fSBViW8/C0000d0DI3dBy4mQ

1. What are some examples of things or people that increase wellbeing?


OVER TO YOU
http://menzelphoto.photoshelter.com/gallery/Material-World-Family-Portraits/G0000Ip0
9fSBViW8/C0000d0DI3dBy4mQ

1. Create a table diagram between two families showing the similarities and differences
in location, types of dwelling, family size, income, material possessions and spirituality.

2. Compare and contrast a rich or poor areas in terms of material possessions and
lifestyles. Give 3 examples to show similarities and differences.

3. Reflection: 3-5 sentences on why the concept of wellbeing/happiness is subjective?

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