What makes a good place to live: Synthesize

Synthesizing
Think about the best choice using the information you gathered.

You have gathered a lot of facts about your country. Now it's time to look at the Big Picture! What effect would these facts have on a person actually living in this country?

Each team member should open the Why is That Important to Me? sheet and enter the questions, your answers, and write a statement that communicates clearly why that particular fact is important to those living in that country or society.

Use all the questions that were voted as being positive for your team's chosen country (there should be a minimum of 5)
State with clarity and detail why you think that information was important in choosing the best place to live.
The reasons for choosing this country are based entirely on your ideas and values and not those of other group members.
Do not copy...think for yourself

Show your completed Importance sheet to the teacher and get your Buddy signed off for the Importance to Me step.

Getting Started Home Scenario Steps Research Cycle Questioning Planning Gathering Sorting/Sifting Synthesizing Evaluating Reporting Assessment Reflection Rubrics Learnings Resources Resources Teacher Tips		What Makes a Good Place to Live? What are the interrelationships among political systems, cultures, environments, and economies?
		Synthesizing Think about the best choice using the information you gathered. You have gathered a lot of facts about your country. Now it's time to look at the Big Picture! What effect would these facts have on a person actually living in this country? Each team member should open the Why is That Important to Me? sheet and enter the questions, your answers, and write a statement that communicates clearly why that particular fact is important to those living in that country or society. Use all the questions that were voted as being positive for your team's chosen country (there should be a minimum of 5) State with clarity and detail why you think that information was important in choosing the best place to live. The reasons for choosing this country are based entirely on your ideas and values and not those of other group members. Do not copy...think for yourself Show your completed Importance sheet to the teacher and get your Buddy signed off for the Importance to Me step.

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