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Wednesday, December 6, 2017

12/6 Basic Economic Concepts

Today in class you will
  • Explore information about basic economic concepts.
Why?
  • To strengthen your understanding of geography.
  • To develop an understanding of how different places are connected.

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

2. Engage in the basic economic concepts challenge linked here.       40 minutes
3Complete the exit ticket when instructed.        5 minutes
4. When finished "breaking out," 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)
  • Keep in mind organization, images, and color.  
  • Balance images with words to clearly get across the main points.
  • Remember to fill your page. 
  • Have a title
Sketchnote example on factors that influence settlement.


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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,
"What Did You Do in School Today?"
Ask them.......
  • What have you learned about basic economic concepts?
  • What are you confused about regarding basic economic concepts?

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