"At this moment, there are over 6.7 billion people on the planet! It's hard to picture so many people at one time--but what if we imagine the whole world as a village of just 100 people?"If the World Were a Village: A Book about the World's People by David J. Smith tells us who we are, where we live, how fast we are growing, and so much more.
How might you use this book with students? What activity can you envision for your group of preschoolers, fifth graders, high schoolers, adults? Use the Comment feature below to add your thoughts after reading this book. If you dream up a cool graphic organizer or find an interesting Internet connection, e-mail it and I will link it to this blog.
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Good luck, and may the... village... be with you.
