1/31 Analyzing 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).

Today in class you will

• Explain how indicators show about standard of living.
• Practice writing about standard of living

Why?

• To strengthen your understanding of economics.
• To practice analyzing information.
• To strengthen your writing.

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.  By yourself and without any resources, complete the boarding pass linked here.         5 minutes

3. Make a copy of the document linked here. Use the folder icon next to its name to move it to your social studies folder.       2 minutes

4. Follow the directions in the document you just copied to analyze data, make a comparison, provide an explanation.         25 minutes

5.  Create study tools for analyzing indicators of standard of living and providing explanation.        20 minutes

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Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child,

"What Did You Do in School Today?"

Ask them.......

• Show me your study tools.
• How do you use them?