12/14 Economic Concepts Sketchnote; Simulation

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Today in class you will Process information about basic economic concepts. Why? To strengthen your understanding of geography To develop an understanding of how different places are connected. DIRECTIONS If you are ever waiting for a direction, please use PlaceSpotting or Google A Day. (Don't search for the question or use a Google A Day answer site.) 1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).       1 minute 2.  Put finishing touches on your sketchnote:  By yourself, create a sketchnote that gets across the main ideas about natural resources, needs and wants, economic activity, and economic systems. Use specific examples and content vocabulary.  (Overview / how to video: https://youtu.be/gY9KdRfNN9w; example pictured below)       15 minutes Keep in mind organization, images, and color.   Balance images with words to clearly get across the main points Connect ideas Remember to fill your page. Have a title Sketchnote example on factors that influence settlement. 3.  Think about the five themes of geography.  How can you think about economic concepts in terms of each of the five themes of geography?  Write a list for each theme in your scrap paper doc.       10 minutes 4.  Go to the form linked here and follow the direction in it to generate questions.       20 minutes 5. A Period: Whole class Gallery Walk and discussion. ____________________________________ Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, "What Did You Do in School Today?" Ask them....... Show me your sketchnote. How can you use the five themes of geography to analyze economic concepts?

Today in class you will Experience a simulation. Relate your understandings to the simulation. Why? To develop your understanding of basic economic concepts. To help bring your understandings to life. DIRECTIONS   If you are ever waiting for a direction, please use PlaceSpotting or Google A Day. (Don't search for the question or use a Google A Day answer site.) 1.  Discuss with someone near you what you will be doing in class today and why (see above).       1 minute 2. Without opening your packet, read through the directions on the packet with your group.        5 minutes 3.  Ask clarifying questions.        3 minutes 4. Participate in the activity.        30 minutes 5. Whole class share and discuss.        15 minutes 6. Exit Ticket when instructed..        5 minutes ____________________________________ Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, "What Did You Do in School Today?" Ask them....... Describe the simulation you did today. Why did you do it? What take-aways do you have from the simulation?