1/11 GDP; Indicators of Standard of Living

Reminders

• 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).

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Today in class you will Create and analyze circle graphs about GDP. Develop a definition for standard of living. Why? To develop empathy. To be better able to analyze a country's standard of living. To enhance your critical thinking skills. 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. Get the materials you need to finish your GDP circle graph work from yesterday.        15 minutes 3.  Wait for whole class discussion.        10 minutes 4.  HDI & infrastructure discussion. 5. Table: how these indicators show about standard of living.       10 minutes 6.  Wait for whole class discussion.        10 minutes 7. Exit Ticket        5 minutes ____________________________________ Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, "What Did You Do in School Today?" Ask them....... How do different indicators show about a country's standard of living?

Today in class you will Determine what a country's GDP would "look" like. Develop a definition for standard of living. create a circle graph Why? To strengthen your understanding of economics. To practice analyzing information. 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. By yourself, answer the following questions in your scrap paper doc: Who buys haircuts, bread, and dresses? Who buys cruise missiles? Who buys a new factory or builds up an inventory of unsold products, such as automobiles? 3. Make a copy of the Drawing at this link. Move it to your social studies folder using the icon next to its title. Follow the directions to complete your work.       7 minutes 4. By yourself in your scrap paper doc, list behaviors and attitudes you should have while working with others. Consider your words, volume, body position, effort, and focus.       2 minutes 5. Wait for whole class directions.        5 minutes 6.  Discuss group expectations, and then work with your group following Mr. d'Es directions.       30 minutes 7. Whole class discussion.        10 minutes 8.  Exit Ticket        5 minutes ____________________________________ Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, "What Did You Do in School Today?" Ask them....... What is GDP? What makes up a country's GDP?