1/11 Maps on Monday

Whenever you need help, please ask for it.

Please write your homework in your assignment book.
Please review the goal and agenda for the day which is posted in the classroom.

Today in class you will 

• develop your understanding of the world.
• associate words with key ideas about standard of living.
• analyze data to determine a country's standard of living.

Why?

• To better understand the world around you.
• To become more flexible in your thinking and writing.
• To develop your vocabulary.
• To develop your critical thinking.
• To develop your mental map of the world.

1.  With another near you, discuss why you are in social studies today (see above). 2 minutes

I will be sending a few people around at a time to look at pictures and to discuss standard of living.

2.  Finish drawing and labeling your map of Europe - all countries and major bodies of water.  10 minutes

3.  Draw and label a map of Africa - include all countries and major water features.  30 minutes

Parents
You could ask your child the following: 

• What are some of the countries in Europe?  In Africa?
• What do wealth, health, education, infrastructure, and leisure time show about standard of living?