Learn to change the world

What about the future….?LOs:

-to understand how demand for products and services will vary in the future-to explore their alternative futures

Starter: -What does sustainability mean?-How can the photo below relate to sustainability?

Sustainability:• Sustainability-a service or process that is maintained at a

certain rate or level.

• But will the mobile phone be a sustainable product?

Many governments are planning for energy sustainability to maintain energy levels for the population.

Sustainable tourism aims to balance the requirements of tourists with the needs of local communities and to protect the environment.

-What does the graph show?-What problems will arise from this trend?-Do you agree with the trend with the graph?

What challenges exist for the mobile phone? Competition

Concerns over environmental impacts

New technologies

2017: no more indium tin oxide?

Resource Depletion:

Reserves of the natural component that allows touchscreens to work (indium tin oxide) is running low with some predicting that reserves will be drained by 2017

Competition:

Competition from leading mobile phone makers may drive companies to economic breaking point.

New Technologies:

New inventions could make mobile phones a thing of the past.

Environmental Impact:

Companies considering the environmental impacts of their consumer choices.

Is there a brighter side……………?A new type of graphene called “GraphExeter” created by the University of Exeter could be used as a smart screen-a few atoms thick!

A new phone called “Regenerate” monitors electricity and gas use and suggest environmental friendly products. Following these suggestions could see you receive free texts and minutes.

The new iPhone 6 works with the sense of smell, sight, hearing and touch. The user experiences communication on a multi-sensory level The new It can also radiate colours, light and temperature from a caller's environment.

Tasks: 1. Describe the challenges that face the iPhone in the future

(4 marks).

2. Explain why the iPhone face these challenges in the future? (6 marks)

3. How can mobile phone producers manage these challenges? (4 marks)

4. Suggest two other solutions phone producers could use to manage the challenges and explain why they would work. (4 marks)

• Extension: Design your own sustainable iPhone. Think about what materials you would use and where you would make your phone available. Remember the graph comparing population and phone owners.

So what is Ecotourism?

Using the pictures, write a definition of what you think Ecotourism stands for

Ecotourism: tourism directed towards exotic natural environments, intended to support conservation efforts and observe wildlife.

How successful is Ecotourism?

Its purpose may be to educate the traveller, to provide funds forecological conservation, to directly benefit the economic development and political empowerment of local communities, or to foster respect for different cultures and for human rights.

Some of the main aims involve consultation with local communities on development sites, not exploiting the environment, protect wildlife and eat and drink local produce.

Can you think of any ecotourism activities?

Ecotourism Case Study: Machu Picchu, Andes

Machu Picchu, known as the “Lost City of the Incas,” is a 15th century Inca (Peruvian empire) city. Crowding, deforestation and tourism has caused some parts to be eroded and put the area at risk to permanent damage.

Steps have been taken to ensure tourist paths are maintained and urban development is limited to maintain the site. The culture and traditions of the area are also protected. The Multiplier Effect is also evident in this area obtained through tourism.

Task:

• Complete the worksheet-write a guide/plan for an eco-friendly tourist attraction in your books.

• You can bullet point your suggestions or write a long answer.

• Try to come up with solutions that are not listed on the sheet.

• Remember what ecotourism stands for and the aims behind the process and some of the activities.