twitter, facebook and pirates

On your whiteboards:

Answer the following:

1. Where is 21st century piracy happening?

2. How are we linked to modern piracy?

3. Why are there pirates in Somalia?

For me:

1. Gulf of Aden is one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world

2. Interdependence through trade means that I have to pay higher prices. Ships from India and

China travel through the Gulf of Aden

3. There are huge development issues in Somalia, traditional fish stocks are running low

Your Mission:

Produce information that addresses the stereotypes of my Personal Learning Network.

The outcome will be shared via social media

List 5 words that you associate with Pirates

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Your Mission:

Produce information that addresses the stereotypes of my Personal Learning Network.

The outcome will be shared via social media

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People in Somalia turn to piracy because they are poor

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People in Somalia turn to piracy because they are poor

GDP per capita : $600Life Expectancy : 49 years

$36,60079 years

Your Mission:

Produce information that addresses the stereotypes of my Personal Learning Network.

The outcome will be shared via social media