What is the modern world like?
The world today holds over 7 billion people on 6 continents (no one really lives in Antarctica), in 196 countries.
There are many diverse cultures, religions, ways of making a living, homes, and beliefs.
There are many diverse cultures, religions, ways of making a living, homes, and beliefs.
Today, you are going to read (or listen to!) a book about the people of the world, and how they live. In this book, you will be pretending that the world is a village of 100 people. This is meant to help you understand how people around the world really live.
It will help if you think about percentages. For instance, if the book says 7/100, it means 7% of the world.
If the book says 60/100, it means 60% of the world.
You have TWO choices for how to view the lesson:
1. Listen to me read the book.
2. Read through a slideshow that gives the same information.
While you listen or read the slideshow, be sure to fill out the questions on your Google Doc on Google Classroom. Turn in when finished.
How has it changed in the most recent years?
Vocabulary
When discussing countries in the modern world, it is important that you are familiar with several terms in order to compare and contrast countries.
Region - an area of land within a country, or several countries grouped together, based on similar characteristics
Climate - the overall weather patterns of a place
Urbanization - the percentage of people living in city areas, the rate at which people are moving from the country to the city
Urban - city (suburb)
Rural - country or wilderness
Life Expectancy - the average length of a person's life in a certain country, how long a person would expect to live (based on safety and access to health care and food)
Poverty Rate - the percentage of people in a country who are poor (unable to meet daily needs through income)
Unemployment Rate - the percentage of people in a country who want to work and are able to work, but cannot find work
Gross Domestic Product - the total money amount of all goods and services produced by a country in a year
Literacy Rate - the percentage of people in a country who are able to read
Ethnic Group - a group of people who share a common history, culture and genes
Famine - lack of food, not enough food to feed people in a country or region
Drought - lack of fresh water, typically due to lack of rain
Refugee - someone who is forced to leave their home (not by choice)
Region - an area of land within a country, or several countries grouped together, based on similar characteristics
Climate - the overall weather patterns of a place
Urbanization - the percentage of people living in city areas, the rate at which people are moving from the country to the city
Urban - city (suburb)
Rural - country or wilderness
Life Expectancy - the average length of a person's life in a certain country, how long a person would expect to live (based on safety and access to health care and food)
Poverty Rate - the percentage of people in a country who are poor (unable to meet daily needs through income)
Unemployment Rate - the percentage of people in a country who want to work and are able to work, but cannot find work
Gross Domestic Product - the total money amount of all goods and services produced by a country in a year
Literacy Rate - the percentage of people in a country who are able to read
Ethnic Group - a group of people who share a common history, culture and genes
Famine - lack of food, not enough food to feed people in a country or region
Drought - lack of fresh water, typically due to lack of rain
Refugee - someone who is forced to leave their home (not by choice)