1/9 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 Determine data that can be used to evaluate a country's standard of living. 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. Make a copy of the document linked here. Move it to your social studies folder using the icon next to the document title.        2 minutes 3.  Follow the directions on the document.        25 minutes 4.  Whole class discussion.        10 minutes 5.  Exit Ticket        5 minutes ____________________________________ Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, "What Did You Do in School Today?" Ask them....... What factors can you look at to analyze a country's standard of living? Share an example of data that could show about each of the factors.

Today in class you will Evaluate living situations across the world. Develop a definition for standard of living. Why? To develop empathy. To better understand similarities and differences throughout the world. 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, at the top of your scrap paper doc, put today’s date and evaluation each of the following: food, clothing, shelter, health care, education. Indicate if you have less than you need, have as much as you need, or have more than you need.        2 minutes 3.  Continue working by yourself in your scrap paper doc by writing a list: What wants do you have fulfilled that you absolutely would not want to do without?        2 minutes 4. Wait for whole class sharing.        5 minutes 5.  Make a copy of the Drawing at this link and move it to your social studies folder using the folder icon next to the title. Then, explore the information and respond.        25 minutes 5.  Whole class discussion.        10 minutes 6.  Exit Ticket        5 minutes ____________________________________ Parents: Instead of Asking Your Child, "What Did You Do in School Today?" Ask them....... What is standard of living? How does standard of living differ throughout the world? How is standard of living similar throughout the world?