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Global Peace Index: http://www.visionofhumanity.org/gpi-data/#/2011/scor 1. Where did the United States rank? Out of how many countries? 2. Which country was ranked #1? Which country was ranked last? 3. How many "Peace Indicators" were used in the rankings? 4. List three Peace Indicators. Living on less than a few dollars a day: http://awesome.good.is/transparency/web/1106/global-poverty/flash.html 5. What percentage of Pakistanis live on less than one dollar a day? Which countries are the happiest? http://www.good.is/post/transparency-which-countries-are-the-happiest/ 6. How happy are we in the United States? Most expensive cities: http://www.coolinfographics.com/blog/2010/10/21/top-10-most-expensive-cities-to-live-in-2010.html 7. Where is the most expensive city in the world to live? 8. How much would you have to spend per month for a luxury apartment? 9. How much are you going to spend on a fast food meal in N'Djamema, Chad? 10. How muc...

World Studies: Compare the United States with the following countries: http://www.ifitweremyhome.com Afghanistan Brazil China India Iraq France Germany Japan Libya Norway Pakistan Sweden Vietnam In which country would you die 33.59 years sooner than you would if you lived in the United States? In which country would you live 2.73 years longer than if you lived in the United States? In which country would you make 85.78% less money  than if you lived in the United States? Where would you have an 8 times greater chance of dying in infancy than if you lived in the United States? Where would you be 83.33% less likely to have HIV/AIDS? Now visit this website: http://statinfo.biz/geomap.aspx?act=7753&lang=2 What is the average daily caloric intake in the United States? What is the average daily caloric intake in China? What is the average daily caloric intake in India? What is the average daily caloric intake in Ethiopia? What is the average daily caloric intake in Bolivia...

Compare the United States with the following countries: http://www.ifitweremyhome.com Afghanistan Brazil China India Iraq France Germany Japan Libya Norway Pakistan Sweden Vietnam In which country would you die 33.59 years sooner than you would if you lived in the United States? In which country would you live 2.73 years longer than if you lived in the United States? In which country would you make 85.78% less money  than if you lived in the United States? Where would you have an 8 times greater chance of dying in infancy than if you lived in the United States? Where would you be 83.33% less likely to have HIV/AIDS? Now visit this website: http://statinfo.biz/geomap.aspx?act=7753&lang=2 What is the average daily caloric intake in the United States? What is the average daily caloric intake in China? What is the average daily caloric intake in India? What is the average daily caloric intake in Ethiopia? What is the average daily caloric intake in Bolivia? Now look at th...

Take the Quiz! http://www.whygoodthingshappen.com/main.php?section=quiz What is "The Helper's High"? http://www.wordspy.com/words/helpershigh.asp "The Helpers High" in the news: ABC News story: http://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=2685717&page=1 More on "helpers high" http://www.smm.org/buzz/buzz_tags/helpers_high Christian Science Monitor Article: http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0725/p13s02-lire.htm Random Acts of Kindness and Mental Health http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/247960 MSN Article: http://health.msn.com/centers/depression/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100167285&page=1 WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/science-good-deeds NYTimes: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/01/health/01well.html Helper's High http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_helpers_high/# Kindness Can Make You Happy: http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/kindness_makes_you_happy_and_happiness_makes_you_kind/# ...

Geography Hangman Game: http://www.manythings.org/hmf/hm-geography.html Countries of the World: http://www.quia.com/hm/22745.html States/Capitals Hangman: http://www.studystack.com/hangman-16045 Name the Capitals: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/USA_Geography/USA_1b_Caps_1024_768.html Name the States (up to three players) http://www.toonuniversity.com/5s_usgeo_d.html Geography Jumble: http://funschool.kaboose.com/globe-rider/games/game_geography_jumble.html Geography Trivia Game: http://funschool.kaboose.com/fun-blaster/back-to-school/games/game_trivia_archer.html Matching World Capitals Game: http://funschool.kaboose.com/globe-rider/games/game_capitals.html Matching World Geography Game: http://funschool.kaboose.com/globe-rider/games/game_my_world.html Timed United States Geography Game: http://funschool.kaboose.com/globe-rider/celebrate-usa/games/game_us_state_detective.html Hangman Countries: http://www.hangman.learningtogether.net/countries/index.htm U.S. Ca...

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Africans were captured on the interior and forced to walk up to 1,000 miles , shackled around the neck, under "whip and gun". Two out of five died along the way . Once on the coast, they were shoved into pens often along with Africans from other tribes. They were kept in cases until they were sold . Once sold, they were packed into slave ships in spaces not much larger than coffins . They were chained together in the dark. They were forced to lie in their own excrement. Under these conditions, one in three died along the way. Africans sold on the auction block once they reached their destination. Life in Slavery Many did resist but it was dangerous...threat of physical punishment or death More common- subtle forms of resistance such as work slow-downs, sabotage Methods used to "dehumanize" slaves were many. They included psychological and physical means. -would not allow marriage -separation of family members -forbid religion/language/customs -for...

Teens who are at higher risk: Teenagers who have attempted suicide previously, especially if problems and other recurring concerns were not completely resolved Teenagers with little self-esteem Teenagers in trouble with the law Teenagers who are suffering from depression Teenagers who have been abused, molested, or neglected Teenagers who abuse drugs and/or alcohol Teenagers who are perfectionists Teenagers who are struggling with sexual orientation (gays and lesbians) Teenagers who are in dysfunctional families Teenagers who fail in school-potential dropouts WARNING SIGNS OF SUICIDE: A recent suicide in the family or friend. Teens are especially vulnerable when a close family member or friend commits suicide. The grieving process and depression can interrupt normal thought processes. Trouble coping with recent losses, death, divorce, moving, break-ups, etc. Experience with a traumatic event. Sometimes a significant traumatic event can cre...

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First.....What is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch ? KWL Activity Visit this website: http://www.howbigreally.com/dimension/environmental_disasters/great_pacific_garbage_patch Type in your zip code to see how big the Pacific Garbage Patch is in comparison to the United States. Can anything be done about this? If so, what? Don't know the answer? Visit this site for more information: http://www.greatgarbagepatch.org/

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Compare the United States with the following countries: http://www.ifitweremyhome.com Afghanistan Brazil China India Iraq France Germany Japan Libya Norway Pakistan Sweden Vietnam In which country would you die 33.59 years sooner than you would if you lived in the United States? In which country would you live 2.73 years longer than if you lived in the United States? In which country would you make 85.78% less money  than if you lived in the United States? Where would you have an 8 times greater chance of dying in infancy than if you lived in the United States? Where would you be 83.33% less likely to have HIV/AIDS? Now visit this website: http://statinfo.biz/geomap.aspx?act=7753&lang=2 What is the average daily caloric intake in the United States? What is the average daily caloric intake in China? What is the average daily caloric intake in India? What is the average daily caloric intake in Ethiopia? What is the average daily calori...