Wealth Distribution Simulation

During our simulation yesterday, you were placed into one of three groups. Those with great wealth, those with some wealth, and those with little wealth. Most of you were able to compete to see what group you would be in. Some of you started with advantages or disadvantages that made it easier or harder to acquire (get) wealth.

Reflect on (think about) this simulation, and use the other information that you have gathered through class and life to think about the following questions, and respond to them in the comments below.

1. Think about the people, groups, or countries who "have" the things they need and want, and the ones who "have not" the things they need and want? Who are the "haves" and the “have nots” in the world today? Which countries are the “haves” and the “have nots”? Who are the “haves” and “have nots” in our country today? In our state or community? Why do you think this is?

2. Do those with wealth have a responsibility to those who do not? For what reasons? Economic? Moral? Religious? Political?

3. Why might the “haves” give money or resources to the “have nots”? Is this a way to solve the problems of poverty?

4. Do you think there should be a redistribution of wealth and power in this country? Why or why not? If yes, how would you propose to accomplish this? What principles would guide your proposals for change?

Please make sure that your responses are GRAMMATICALLY CORRECT, in complete sentences, with proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation. Once you have responded yourself to these questions, feel free to comment on other's posts. Remember to be a positive cyber-citizen.

Social Studies Maps

By this point, you have discovered 7 different types of maps:

• Political Maps
• Topographical Maps
• Physical Maps
• Climate Maps
• Economic or Resource Maps
• Road Maps
• Thematic Maps(We talked about Population Maps)

In your opinion, which two (2) types of these seven (7) different maps are the most important and useful?

In your comment, please state which two maps you choose and why you think they are the most important or useful.

Literature Circles & Courage

Dictionary.com states that courage is: "the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery."

Reflect on (think about) what you have read in your novel so far. Choose a character in your story that you think has shown some sort of courage. In the comments below, state your book, what character you have chosen from that book, and give THREE PIECES OF EVIDENCE that prove that your character has shown courage.

Global Sim Meal

Think about the Global Sim Meal Simulation we did in class. Think about these questions and leave a comment on them below!

1. How did you feel as a member of your country?
2. How did you feel about members of other countries?
3. How did your country spend the money that you had?
4. Did you agree with how it was spent?
5. There are enough resources in our world that would allow all nations to live at an acceptable standard of living. Why do you think that nations don’t just share?
6. How do you think our world would change if everyone in the world had access to equal resources?