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Our Diverse World

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Next. How do we determine the standard of living of a nation?. Our Diverse World. Watch this video about Bhutan. Invitation to inquiry Open minds Stimulate curiosity. How would you describe life in Bhutan?

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Our Diverse World

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next How do we determine the standard of living of a nation? Our Diverse World Watch this video about Bhutan. • Invitation to inquiry • Open minds • Stimulate curiosity How would you describe life in Bhutan? How are their living conditions different from ours? How does a nation’s standard of living reflect their quality of life?

  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next 2. Standard of living The quantity and quality of goods and services available to people in a place. Based on the definition, what types of things would we need to measure to determine a nation’s standard of living? • Build background knowledge • Connect to content • Discover interesting ideas Watch the video Standard of Living. As you watch the video, fill out the chart describing the indicators of standard of living. How does a nation’s standard of living reflect their quality of life?

  3. 3. Where can I find statistics about nations? 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Gather information on the standard of living for nations in Asia and the United States. • Web site – CIA Factbook • Database –Culturegrams • Books – Look for a book on your topic in Destiny • Encyclopedias are great for general information – Look in the Reference Section. • Gather important information • Go broad (search) • Go deep (read) Record the information you find on this chart. How does a nation’s standard of living reflect their quality of life?

  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next 4. How will I present my information? • Choose one Asian nation to compare to the United States • Create a graph with statistics comparing the two countries. • One graph website is Create a Graph • Include a paragraph that answers this question: • If you could choose one measure to improve, which measure would you choose to improve the nation’s standard of living in the least amount of time possible? Justify your response citing specific examples. • Reflect on learning • Go beyond facts to make meaning • Create to communicate How does a nation’s standard of living reflect their quality of life?

  5. 5. How will I share my action poster? 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next • Asian Showcase: • The Asian Showcase will be your opportunity to educate your classmates and individuals in your school community about the standard of living in your Asian nation. • As you view your classmate’s posters, record 5 suggestions for improving a nation’s standard of living on a graphic organizer. • Which suggestion seems to be the most feasible to accomplish? • Learn from each other • Share your learning • Tell your story How does a nation’s standard of living reflect their quality of life?

  6. 6. How well did I accomplish my goals? 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Take time to think about the research process you just completed.What was easy about this assignment? What was hard about this assignment? What did you learn about yourself as a researcher? • Evaluate the achievement of learning goals • Reflect on content • Reflect on process • Follow these guidelines to help you to prepare your reflection. Created by Phyllis Fullem BCPS based on Guided Inquiry Design by Carol C. Kuhlthau, Leslie K. Maniotes, and Ann K. Caspari .

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