Geography
Draw a Compass Rose
See example on the board
List 3 symbols that represent the United States
American Flag, Liberty Bell, Bald Eagle.
What is the difference between goods and services?
Can you give an example of each?
Good-items that are bought (food, computers, pencils)
Services- a task you pay someone to do for you.
Name 4 things the American Red Cross provides to people in a disaster?
shelter
drinking water
supplies
hot meals
What is the difference between Prime Meridian and the Equator?
The equator divides the Earth into Northern and Southern Hemisphere. The Prime Meridian divides the Earth in the Western Hemisphere.
What is an immigrant?
A person that moves to a new country
Why?
It will go down! No one wants to buy school supplies during the last few weeks of school.
Mark wants to start a service company. Should he open a fruit stand or a cleaning company? Why?
A cleaning company because it is a service. A service is when you pay someone do to something for you.
How many states are in the United States?
50
Why do immigrants move to a new country?
For a better life
The country of Guatemala produces a lot of bananas but very little wheat. The United States produces a lot of wheat, but no bananas. What can the two countries do to make sure each country has enough bananas and wheat?
They can buy and trade goods.
Kim wants to help her community run smoothly. Should we work at city hall or the town park? Why?
City Hall because she can help more people that way.
Where can you find the everglades?
Florida
Is this class diverse?
Why or why not?
Mr. Smith's class has 25 students. There are 12 boys and 13 girls. All the students were born in Smithtown. They have never lived anywhere else and they all speak English. They all enjoy reading and social studies.
What is global trade?
The buying and selling of goods and services between countries.
You wake up to leaky pipes in your neighborhood. Should you call the Public Works or the Police Department? Why?
Public Works
Name a state that has mountains?
Oregon, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, North Dakota
Is this class diverse?
Why or why not?
Mr. Jones teaches in New York City. He has a class of 25 students. There are 12 boys and 13 girls. Mr. Jones has 7 students that were born in different countries. He has 7 students that were born in different states. He has 10 students that speak another language besides English at home.
Erika just received a gift basket from her parents. Inside there are new T-shirts and a bag of apples. Which of these is a manufactured good? Why?
The t-shirt because it's made with a machine.
What is a candidate?
Name 3 things a candidate does to get votes.
Candidate is a person who tries to get elected to public office.
1) Tells people their ideas
2) Gives speeches
3) Meets with voters in public places.