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Unit 1 – 3 weeks1. Identify the characteristics which distinguish

between developed and developing states2. State the factors which classify territories as

small island developing states SIDS3. Describe the profiles of selected SIDS4. Analyse the lobbying role played by regional

and international groups for SIDS

1. Review at least three definitions of developed and developing countries

2. Discuss the factors that help to classify territories as SIDS e.g. location, size etc.

3. Select a SIDS identify the characteristics which classify it as such

4. Outline how ONE regional or international lobby group represents the interests of SIDS (use the resource at http://www.sidsnet.org/partnerships/organizations)

Outline the characteristics of developed and developing countries in a table and post in the forum provided

Summarize the factors which classify territories as SIDS and post in the forum for the unit

Review the support given by lobbying organizations to SIDS and create a newspaper article and share in a group wiki.

Unit 2 : 4 weeks Assess natural and human related factors

that help to influence climate changes Analyse various arguments surrounding the

issue of whether or not climate change is taking place

Cite evidence of the vulnerabilities faced by SIDS as a result of climate change

Critique steps being taken by SIDS to help them adapt and respond to climate change.

Cite evidence of the existence of climate change

Identify the indicators of the human (manmade) and factors which influence climate change

Describe the vulnerabilities faced by SIDS as a result of climate change

Evaluate at least three steps being taken to adapt and respond to climate change

Write an evaluative essay on “The Impact of Natural and Human Factors of Climate Change on SIDS” and post in the assignment dropbox.

Unit 3: 4 weeks1. Explain the importance of sustainable

development2. State the challenges faced by SIDS in carrying

out and maintaining sustainable development practices

3. Assess initiatives taken by national and regional bodies in promoting sustainable development in SIDS

Examine the importance of the concept “sustainable development”

Discuss challenges faced by SIDS in carrying out sustainable development practices

Assess initiatives taken by national, regional and international bodies in promoting sustainable development SIDS

Outline how best practices and initiatives have helped SIDS in their quest for susainability  

Suggest viable solutions for sustainability in SIDS

Unit 4 – 4 weeks1. Identify the social issues affecting SIDS2. Evaluate the causes and effects of social issues

on development of SIDS3. Propose alternatives solutions to reduce the

effects of negative social issues on development of SIDS

4. Identify economic issues influencing the performance of SIDS

5. Evaluate the effects of economic issues on SIDS economies

6. Assess the strategies for achieving sustainable development of SIDS economies.

Examine the causes and effects of social issues on SIDS

Discuss alternatives to reduce the effects of social ills on SIDS

Discuss the effects of economic issues on the performance of SIDS economies

Assess the strategies employed for achievement of economic sustainability

In the Commentary on Social Issues wiki provided, examine selected social issues on named SIDS

Critique the strategies for achieving sustainable economic development in SIDS in the workshop Economic Issues in SIDS