Chapter 5c - Cultural Hybridity

Cultural hybridity is a process that forms new culture from two or more sets of influences. It occurs at different scales from the local to global. Indigenous Peoples have developed a blended cultural identity but this comes with challenges. They also influence the cultural identity of their dominant states. Mexico-USA cultural hybridism shows more of a balanced blending of cultures. Glocalization is a diversification business model used by TNCs to access new markets and creates an interesting example of consumer based cultural hybridity, in diverse sectors including film, music, food and transport.

Chapter 5b - Cultural Imperialism

Cultural imperialism can be defined in different ways, either focusing on the cultural power of one nation state over another or in terms of any powerful actor exerting cultural dominance over another. By examining cultural imperialism at various scales we can see its impact, sometimes positive and sometimes negative. We see it in our personal cultural interactions, government policy over Indigenous Peoples and through the power of TNCs at the global scale.

Chapter 5d - Cultural Landscape Changes

Urban landscapes are increasingly homogeneous. This is driven by market forces, urban planning and transportation. Cities are increasingly dominated by tall buildings, highways, and branded franchises and include downtown skyscrapers, suburban sprawl and strip mauls. Rapid population growth leads to a homogeny of slum development in developing countries and with limited value placed on heritage, historical buildings tend to be only found in European cities. To make themselves stand out some cities commission signature buildings and cultural plants.

Chapter 5a - The Global Spectrum of Culture and Diversity

Culture is influenced by the economic and social structure of place. Places vary in identity and demographics. Some cultures are more powerful and influential than others. US culture has massive global influence. Chinese and Russia culture present a rich history despite their ethnic diversity. At the national scale cultural identity can present significant regional differences based on ethnic differences and rural urban values. Cities also have distinct cultures based on economic activity. Global cities have become melting pots of multiculturalism

The following page has model papers for Paper 2 that can be used as end of unit tests and/or mock exams. They feature authentic exam material and detailed mark schemes for use in class as follow-up or in teaching students on assessment. In addition there are sample feedback approaches provided.

This page includes link pages to sample exam papers and mar schemes for the optional themes resourced for in this site. The sample papers are fully resourced to be used as end of unit tests or mock exams and the mark schemes are based on the generic schemes on the IB website.

The following page has 2 model papers that can be used as mock exams or for assessment. They feature authentic exam material and detailed mark schemes for use in class as follow-up or in teaching students on assessment. In addition there are sample feedback approaches provided.

Lesson Plans for Global Resource Consumption and SecuritySyllabus1. Global Trends in ConsumptionGlobal and regional/continental progress towards poverty reduction, including the growth of the “new global middle class”Measuring trends in resource consumption, including individual, national and global ecological footprintsSynthesis, evaluation and skills opportunitiesHow different patterns...

This page includes short revision tutorials for the Population and Economic Development section of the SL/HL Core in preparation for Paper 2. It includes a series of short revision tutorials that develop an outline of the key knowledge as well as synthesis and skills points. Each tutorial is followed up by a series of quiz questions and then more focused exam style questions, responses and feedback.

This page includes 25 model essays from across the IBDP Geography course, including all the optional themes and SL&HL Core components. The resources are presented as either complete essays or as an essay exercise. Further essay resources such as essay frameworks and introduction and lead sentence frameworks can be found in the teacher assessment maps for the different sections of the course.