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Activity 2 Life in Other Countries

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Activity 2Life in Other Countries

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Activity 2: Life in Other Countries

Get Started

Share your experiences or knowledge about how people live in other countries.

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Introduction

What indicators might be examined to learn about life in other countries?

Read the Introduction and think about the following:

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Challenge

What can indicators reveal about the sustainability challenges facing different countries?

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Procedure

Complete steps 1 and 2 before you learn the name of your assigned country.

In step 3, reflect on how knowing your country’s name does or doesn’t change your perception of the data.

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Procedure

As you complete step 5 be sure to refer to your research to re-evaluate your claims and make sure they are accurate.

Complete steps 6 and 7 as a group.

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Follow Up

How might science and technology play a role in addressing the sustainability challenges identified in this activity?

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Revisit the Challenge

What can indicators reveal about the sustainability challenges facing different countries?

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indicator sustainability

Key Vocabulary