Activity 1.3: physical factors affecting the global distribution of wellbeing

Introduction

In this activity students investigate and explain the notion of physical factors that affect wellbeing.

Resources

Development and health (BBC)

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  1. Ask students to visit the BBC's Development and health website.
     • From the home screen select the tab for 'Physical factors'.
     • Move the cursor over the map to identify four factors that can limit a country's development.
     • Students select one physical factor for further research.
  2. Students find a media article reporting an instance of the physical factor they have chosen. They analyse the content of the article to explain how that incident affected the wellbeing of the community.
  3. Students provide a detailed explanation of the physical factor that affects wellbeing. The response may be made in the context of one specific location and should include:
     • a detailed description of the factor
     • the cause, frequency and effect of the factor
     • the global sites where this factor occurs
     • what mitigating measures can be implemented
     • what the prospects are for the future of this factor.
  4. Students should present their response in the form of a short report or a single-page fact sheet.