Southwest+Asia+PhotoPeach+Slide+Shows

toc By: Ron Parker and Donna Baker**
 * Economic Indicators Presentations: Southwest Asia

World Geography:
PI 3410.1.1.1.2 Describe the location of major cultural attributes such as language, religion, political systems, economic systems, and population centers both regionally and globally. PI 3410.2.1.1.1 Describe various types of economies and their methods of production and consumption (e.g., market economy, free enterprise, capitalism, communism, and socialism). PI 3410.2.1.2.2 Apply basic economic concepts (e.g., exports and imports, tariffs, closed and emerging markets, debt and credit, gross domestic product, goods and services) in studying the various regions of the world. PI 3410.3.7.2.2Compare and contrast ways in which the physical environment affects life in different regions, regionally and globally;

Technology:
1. Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students: a. apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes. b. create original works as a means of personal or group expression. 6. Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: a. understand and use technology systems. b. select and use applications effectively and productively. c. troubleshoot systems and applications. d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

Before the Lesson
1. Export student information necessary for accessing epals email for those students who may not know it. 2. Check out mobile lab 3. Ask students to bring headphones or provide headphones on the day of the lesson.

During the Lesson -
1. Model the use of @http://www.wolframalpha.com/ as an alternate source to text for collection of information. Search: Southwest Asia, demonstrate how to choose a country from the list 2. Model gathering images for inclusion in PhotoPeach Slide Show. Share wikimedia commons site. 3. Have student close computers and watch the teacher model PhotoPeach Slide Show creation and sharing. 4. Have students set up PhotoPeach accounts. 5. Share link for PhotoPeach instructions for use during independent work. @http://tinyurl.com/CMCSSPhotoPeach 6. Assist students as needed in creating PhotoPeach Slide Show for assigned country.

**Required information:**

 * Area in Square Miles
 * Bordering Countries
 * Capital City
 * Type of Government
 * Type of Economy
 * Ethnic Groups
 * Languages
 * Religions
 * Total population
 * Population density
 * Urbanization
 * Population Growth Rate
 * Birth Rate
 * Death Rate
 * Infant Survival Rate
 * Life Expectancy
 * Literacy Rate
 * Gross Domestic Product
 * Per Capita Income
 * Unemployment Rate

**Required Pictures:**

 * Flag
 * Map (outline of country)

After the Lesson -
1. Share links, view slide shows, leave constructive comments for creator/producer. Parker 1st Period Links Parker 2nd Period Links 2. Compare and contrast economic indicators among countries presented. 3. Evaluate effectiveness of the tool for learning and presenting specific information.

Student Examples:
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