2/17 Standard of Living

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 (posted in the classroom).

Today in class you will 

•  analyze visuals to determine standard of living.
• analyze data to determine standard of living.

Why?

• To develop your understanding of standard of living.
• To become more understanding of others.
• To develop your critical thinking.

F PERIOD: Mystery Skype today.

1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).   1 minute

2.  Discuss with someone near you the five factors we are looking at to determine standard of living.              1 minute

3. In a new Google Doc created in your social studies folder, describe what each of the five factors (wealth, health, education, infrastructure, and leisure time) show about a place's standard of living.  Use the hyperdoc linked here to lead your investigation.              45 minute

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, 
"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• What five factors begin to describe a place's standard of living?
• What have you learned about the five factors?
• What is the most interesting thing you have learned from the hyperdoc?