The results are out tomorrow - if you signed up for 0n-line access and on Tuesday for those who prefer to have an envelope to open. My fingers are firmly crossed for you all though I have a good feeling about this year's Geography exam. There were no traps and if you followed the blog, did the extra reading and took my advice, you should all have done well. With the start of term just around the corner, it is, however, time to get back to the business of Higher Geog blogging. Here is something to get you started ....
There is an interesting article today on the BBC website entitled 'Birth rate crisis hits central Europe' . It contains some excellent information relating to the reasons for and conseqences of a declining birth rate in this part of Europe. Read the article and try to find answers to the following:
1. Why is Slovakia enjoying a minor baby boom at present?
2. What pro-natalist measures are being proposed in Poland?
3. Why might these policies struggle to succeed?
4. How is a declining birth rate affecting old people in the former Communist states of central Europe?
