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?