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Asking About the World
With all you’ve got going on—homework, after-school activities, work/chores, social life—it’s easy to get wrapped up in your own world. However, every so often you should step outside of yourself and ask about the world around you, with its diverse people and ideas, complex problems, and amazing places. Considering your global citizenship provides perspective for your own triumphs and struggles.
People- How am I similar to and different from someone else my age living in Europe, Africa, Asia, and so on?
- Who are the world’s power brokers?
- How are women treated in different areas of the world?
- Where are the world’s population centers?
| Places- Where do I wish I could live?
- Where would I love to visit?
- Which countries are most urbanized?
- Which areas of the earth are unexplored? What do we know about them?
- Which places have the greatest biodiversity? The least?
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Cultures- How are the Western world and the Eastern world different? How are they the same?
- How does food reflect culture?
- How is individual success defined in different cultures?
- What is the relationship between humans and nature in different areas of the world?
- What recreational games do different cultures play?
| Customs- What foreign custom or customs would I like to adopt?
- What are some unusual customs, and what are their origins?
- How are birthdays celebrated in other countries?
- How do marriage customs vary in different parts of the world?
- Which countries still have active monarchies? How much influence do these monarchs have?
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Problems- Is it possible to prevent international terrorism?
- What impact does climate change have on different places in the world?
- How can we protect endangered species?
- What factors contribute to poverty?
- What are the implications of the nuclear weapons race?
| Solutions- What can I do to contribute to a better world?
- How can the world supply more fresh water to poor countries?
- Is the United States responsible for feeding the world? Why or why not?
- What role can social media play in social change?
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Your Turn Pick a question from above and share it with a classmate. Together, think about and discuss your answers and ideas.
