The Middle East (Southwest Asia) FSMS 7th Grade Social Studies; Unit 2 Literacy Rates - GDP September 16th ; Georgia Standard SS7G8(e)

Southwest Asia Literacy Rates & GDP Standard SS7G8 The student will describe the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southwest Asia (Middle East). (e) Evaluate how literacy rate affects the standard of living (or quality of life).

First Five AGENDA Message: SWA Quiz on Ethnic & Religious Groups is TODAY. SWA Snap-shot Projects are due one week from today. Standard: Evaluate how literacy rate affects the standard of living (or quality of life). E.Q. Friday 9/12/14: Which countries in SWA have the highest literacy rate? Which have the highest standard of living? Warm Up: Name three (3) things that Judaism, Christianity, & Islam all share in common. TODAY WE WILL Finish Literacy Rate & Standard of Living Gross Domestic Product Complete Worksheets (1. Religions, 2. Literacy)

Southwest Asia Literacy Rates & GDP E.Q. Answer for Friday September 12th: Highest Literacy Rate Highest Standard of Living (GDP) Israel Qatar Kuwait Kuwait Gaza/West Bank Israel Warm-Up Answer for September 12th: All three are monotheistic All three have the same patriarchs All three have similar religious or sacred books All three started in SWA All three believe that God promised them the same land

Southwest Asia Literacy Rates & GDP Literacy Literacy, (the ability to read and write) has a big effect on the standard of living of a country. Generally speaking, the higher the literacy rate in a country corresponds to a higher standard of living. Standard of Living The financial health of a nation measured by how much that nation consumes.

Southwest Asia Literacy Rates & GDP Literacy cont. Those who cannot read or write have a very difficult time finding decent jobs. Lack of education also prevents many young people from becoming the engineers, doctors, scientists, or business managers that modern economies need in order to bring improvements to their countries.

Southwest Asia Literacy Rates & GDP Literacy cont. Many parts of Southwest Asia, particularly those where there are fewer cities and towns, have lower literacy rates than one finds in Europe or the United States. Often schooling is only available to those who can afford to pay to attend.

Southwest Asia Literacy Rates & GDP Literacy cont. Many countries in this region are working hard to raise literacy rates among young people. Girls tend to have less opportunity to go to school than boys in many areas of Southwest Asia.

Southwest Asia Literacy Rates & GDP Gross Domestic Product (GDP): GDP is the value of all goods and services produced within a nation in a given year and converted to U. S. dollars for comparison. When divided into a value per capita (per person), it can be used as a measure of the general welfare or living conditions in a country. Generally speaking the higher the GDP value, the better the living conditions in the country.