1/12 GDP; Factors Showing 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).

B Period

CD Period

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 Practice explaining how an example supports a reason and a claim. Why? To strengthen your understanding of economics. To practice analyzing information. To strengthen your writing. 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. Open your Factors That Influence Standard of Living Doc. Review what you have for #5. Either revise it or complete it.      10 minutes 3. Wait for whole class discussion.        15 minutes 4.  Make a copy of the document linked here. Move it to the social studies folder using the folder icon next to its title.       2 minutes 5. Follow the directions.        20 minutes 7.  Exit Ticket        5 minutes ____________________________________ Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, "What Did You Do in School Today?" Ask them....... What are some factors that help indicate a country's standard of living? Tell me the categories that different indicators of standard of living can fall in to.