Standard of Living

Here is the link to the CIA World Factbook that we used in class the other day. Check out other countries or examine the rank order pages. Please share any interesting information that you find.

Economics!

I found some great sites with Economic related games and activities for you to check out:

http://www.bep.treas.gov/newmoney/main.cfm/learning/fun
http://www.richkidsmartkid.com/minigames/
http://www.usmint.gov/kids/games/
http://www.bos.frb.org/peanuts/indexnosound.htm?subname=hershel
http://www.prongo.com/stock/index.pl

Pumpkin Prediction?

Here's Zach's carving this year......He LOVES Obama!

2008 Election!

I hope you are all watching the Election coverage tonight and working on your electoral map! Here's a link to CNN, they are updating often so keep checking back. I am so excited to be a part of this historical event in America's history!

Inventions

Here is a great video...what would you like to invent?

Classwork/Homework Questions?

If you have any questions about what we are doing in class or about homework you can post it here and I will respond. You can also help out your classmates if you know the answer(s) to their question(s). This would also be a good place to share any additional resources or information. Here's a silly video about homework that I thought you might like:

Political Ads

I am sure that all of you are probably sick of the political ads that you see on TV but I want you to watch two more......

McCain’s Official YouTube Channel

Obama’s Official YouTube Channel


Think about what each canidate is trying to accomplish by making these videos.

How are they the same and how are they different?