Message from clawson

[Anonymous]

I agree about being surprised about these statistics, but then I think about my typical students and am no longer surprised. I remember being in sixth grade and absolutely LOVING geography. I even competed in a Geo Bee! Perhaps if there was a greater emphasis placed in more classes, then students would slowly have more awareness of the world outside them. For instance, the Average Day article about text messaging in China would be engaging for students to read and then discuss. Could be a quick warm-up or a fun posting on your classroom wall.