Investigating Landmarks of the world!?
Why not start with one of the MOST FAMOUS of all?
A special thanks to Mason , Nancy, and the rest of our friends at Apple Creek High School for pointing out this intriguing resource!
What are human rights? (video)
"What is culture?"
Awesome Stop Motion Resources
National Geographic lesson on map distortion
"Money Sense" - 2012 Charity 100
Charity Intelligence Canada
Charity Rater
Sustainability meets Quality of Life
NEST video (India)
Quick Cooking Stoves (Haiti)
Energizing Agriculture to transform lives (Myanmar)
KXN Solar Power (Nigeria)
Solar Powered Boats for Education (Bangladesh)
Standard of Living vs. Quality of Life
Kennedy on Measuring Quality of Life
by Kit Cooper - published November 25th, 2012
“The gross national product (of a country) does not allow for the health of our children, the quality of their education or the joy of their play. It does not include the beauty of our poetry or the strength of our marriages, the intelligence of our public debate or the integrity of our public officials. It measures neither our wit nor our courage, neither our wisdom nor our learning, neither our compassion nor our devotion to our country. It measures everything, in short, except that which makes life worthwhile. – Robert Kennedy, March 18, 1968
by Kit Cooper - published November 25th, 2012
“The gross national product (of a country) does not allow for the health of our children, the quality of their education or the joy of their play. It does not include the beauty of our poetry or the strength of our marriages, the intelligence of our public debate or the integrity of our public officials. It measures neither our wit nor our courage, neither our wisdom nor our learning, neither our compassion nor our devotion to our country. It measures everything, in short, except that which makes life worthwhile. – Robert Kennedy, March 18, 1968
Canadian Geographic - A Developing World
Physical Quality of Life Index
Happy Planet Index
Human Development Index (UN)
Universal Rights of the Child (Official Declaration)
Facts about kids living in different countries all over the world
ThinkQuest (Discover what being a kid in a different country is like)
World Biomes (Vegetative Regions)
Major Climatic Regions of the World
Mountain Ranges of the World
Any guesses???
Start Here!!!One World (Nations Online) - information about our world, from continents to cities....from population to tourist attractions.Most Populous Cities in the WorldImages for 100 of the most famous landmarks in the worldMost Populated Cities according to Wikipedia |
Other Resources:World's most popular landmarksThe World's Coolest BridgesFamous Landmarks of the World (Part 1)
List of World Famous Landmarks |
For in-class coordinate quizzes, we'll use the map provided below.
Interactive Latitude and Longitude practice (Coordinate mapping)
This world map is one thing we'll use it in class to help us get better at mapping the world through latitude and longitude.
Longitude and Latitude Game - A game you can play at home to improve your skills! |
Longitude and Latitude Game #2 (From Purposegames.com) - Go ahead and get awesome at this!!! |