Using GIS maps to analyse links between inequality and migration
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use GIS maps to analyse links between inequality and migration.
Key learning points
- GIS maps can be used to visualise and analyse inequalities in measures of development such as HDI.
- Benchmarks are often used to compare inequalities in measures of development such as HDI.
- GIS visualisations can be used to support analysis of reasons for migration.
- GIS can be used to visualise and analyse migration trends over time, supported by configured pop-ups.
Keywords
HDI - the Human Development Index (HDI) is a composite measure of development using income, life expectancy and education, ranging between 0 and 1
Benchmark - a data value supporting comparison within a data set, e.g. a category boundary or highest/lowest value for measures of development for different countries, such as HDI
Pop-up - in GIS, a read-only display of attribute information (e.g. text, images, charts) often linked to a location
Common misconception
Chart axes for 'Immigration numbers trend' show numbers are similar for many countries.
Chart axes appear to be comparable at first, the numbers on the vertical axis differ widely. It is therefore essential to look at the numbers carefully.
Teacher tip
The GIS knowledge and skills can be difficult at first and most errors will happen because students skip an important step. It's therefore important to rehearse the steps first yourself so that you can confidently demonstrate the steps as in the video. Encourage peer support, as appropriate.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these is a common economic development indicator?
Q2.What is GDP per capita used to show?
Q3.Which continent has many LICs and NEEs?
Q4.Why might some countries have lower development levels?
Q5.Which of these best describes a Newly Emerging Economy (NEE)?
Q6.How can natural disasters affect economic development?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
Composite measure using income, health and education
Data value used for comparison
Displays information linked to a map location
Q2.Which of the following does HDI include?
Q3.What makes a pop-up on a GIS map useful?
Q4.Which of the following might indicate inequality on a GIS map?
Q5.Why is it important to read vertical axes on charts carefully?
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