Zero and I would like to welcome you to the process of digging deeper holes. You will dig three holes in all. Don't forget to depend on your partner! From now on, the tallest of you two will be Partner 1. The shortest of you two will be called Partner 2. Let's start digging our hole about homelessness!
Hole #1: Homelessness- find out about this problem around the world and in Mexico and compile a portfolio.
1. Partner 1 will "drive" the computer for this task. Partner 2 will record what is found on paper.
2. Go here to find general facts on the homeless.
Also check out this link with information about global homelessness. Choose information that you and your partner feel is most important. This should be placed in the "Introduction" of your portfolio. Make sure you present your information in an interesting and logical sequence.
3. Go here to find general facts on homeless youth. Be sure to check out the link on the same page about homeless children by country.
You will also find information about homeless children in Mexico here. Information from these pages will be placed in the second part of your portfolio entitled "Homeless Youth". Again, choose what you feel are the most important facts.
4. Click here to find out about homelessness in Mexico. Also search for statistics and resources on local homelessness in Mexico or your state. It may take a little patience to find. They are not all in one place. Use a search engine like Google to find stats in your area. Type the keywords "(city, state or country) homeless statistics." Once you find your information, place it in the third part of your portfolio entitled "Homelessness in Mexico and Local Statistics".
5. Go here to find ways that you can help the homeless. Place this in the last part of your portfolio entitled "Ways to Help". Choose the ideas that seem the most relevant to you and your partner.
6. When you make your portfolio, be as creative as you want! Include pictures, graphs, and illustrations. Of course, make sure you include all the sections mentioned above (Introduction, Homeless Youth, Homelessness in Mexico and Local Statistics, and Ways to Help).
7. Cover your portfolio with two pages of cardstock or construction paper and hand in to your teacher.
Whew! That was a BIG hole! Are you ready for the next one? Let's Go! Better get busy 'cause The Warden has her eye on you!