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In geography, especially Human Geography, the four main impacts an event, or course of action can have

1. Economically

2. Socially

3. Politically

4. Environmentally.

Obviously these four may not be applicable in all cases, but the basic format can be retained. The E.S.P.N (Economic, Social, Political, Natural/eNvironmental) table is a good way of organizing thoughts and ideas relating to the different impacts. Yes, the acronym is a rip off of the Sports network, but also serves as a way to remember the four major impacts.

When asking for the impacts one of the things to consider is that, depending on the topic, some categories are going to be a lot easier than others to fill out.

The E.S.P.N method is a great way for you to organize your thoughts to form a possible outline for an essay, set up a discussion, or just get thinking about a particular topic.

The below example explores the question: Discuss a consequence faced by countries as a result of walls or other barriers being established along their borders.

Please note that the completed example lists different ideas under each point. This important to do for APHG, in the FRQ section of the test it is best to mention as many points and supporting ideas as you can. Additionally you will notice that each of the point intersect in overlapping ways. Specifically you see in the Economic section number 8, Reduced seasonal migration; you will see it appear in number 4 of the socal box. This is because the point spans not only social aspects of migration but also the Economic aspect.

Now its your turn. On a piece of scratch paper make a simple blank ESPN Chart and populate it with at least 3 points on each section in answering the following question.

Question: Recently the Black lives matter movement has been asserting the concept of "Defunding the police"; Explain the "Defund the police" concept within the Black Lives Matter movement.