2. Bellwork: December 6 th 1. What is this picture? 2. How do you know? 3. Read the last paragraph on page 95 and describe a developing country in your own words. ****Then, put your completed crossword on your desk or your agenda. (unless, of course, you already turned it in.)

3. Burrito Book page 4: right column  What are the people and government of Mexico City doing to clean up its air? 1. “Don’t Drive Today” people can only drive into the city 4 days a week. 2. Phased out leaded gasoline 3. Planted lots of trees 4. Encouraged public transportation (buses) 5. Cleaned up factories and their pollution

4. Economy  Although there are some large cities in Mexico, such as Mexico City, the country is still considered a developing country.  Most of the population lives in rural areas and works in primary industries.(farming, mining, fishing, etc..)  Little access to health care and technology in large parts of the country.

5. Inflation  Read page 178.  Inflation is when prices rise because money loses value. (examples: movie tickets, etc..) –At the bottom of the front cover, illustrate the word inflation.  (Burrito Book page 5) –NAFTA has benefited Mexico by increasing its agricultural exports (like fruits/vegetables) and its industrial exports (like clothes).  Mexico exports many agricultural products to the US in part because of NAFTA. (example: tomatoes)

6. Agriculture  Burrito Book pg. 5 –In order to grow more crops, Mexico has begun “slash and burn” agriculture. “Slash and burn” agriculture is when forests are burned to clear land for crops.  Read about “slash and burn” agriculture.  Do you agree? –Meet together to list the “Pros” and “Cons” of “slash and burn” agriculture.

7. Industry  Oil is a major export for Mexico.  Because prices are lower in Mexico and NAFTA, many US and foreign countries have built factories in Mexico.

8. Tourism  Tourists bring in millions of dollars to Mexico’s economy every year.  Why do so many tourists come to Mexico?

9. Mexico’s regions  Read about the 3 regions of Mexico: Northern, Central, and Southern.  Which one is most like the United States?  Why?  A maquiladora is a US or foreign-owned factory in Mexico.  Why are there maquiladoras in Mexico?