Global Geography 12 Outcome 3.1

Demonstrate understanding of/evaluate various measures of Quality of Life.

Indicators of Mastery 1- Can define Quality of Life 2- Can list various measures of Quality of Life 3- Can elaborate and explain the measures of Quality of Life 4- Can assess the different measures of Qualify of Life using evidence to support your assessment

1- Can define Quality of Life Definition: the degree of well being felt by an individual or a group 1- Physical (health, diet, pain, disease) 2-Psychological (stress, worry, pleasure) Task: Complete “Personal Quality of Life Quiz”

Example: Quality of Life in Canada Dark green- Low Light Green- Fair Yellow- Moderate Orange- Good Red- High Grey- Insufficient data

2- Can list various measures of Quality of Life Task: In a group, brainstorm things that you think help measure Quality of Life. Record your findings on Chart Paper and present to class.

2- Can list various measures of Quality of Life Actual Measurers of Quality of Life: – Birth Rate – Death Rate – Infant Mortality Rate – Life Expectancy – GNP per capita – GDP per capita

3- Can elaborate and explain the measures of Quality of Life Task: Put the measures of Quality of Life in your own words. Explain why each would be important. Help? Your glossary may be able to help you

4- Can assess the different measures of Qualify of Life using evidence to support their assessment Task: using the charts on pages , choose 3 countries that you think have a “poor quality of life” and 3 countries that you think have a “high quality of life.” Identify these countries on the classroom map Using the measures of quality of life, explain why you think this.

Outcome 3.1 Hand in all of your findings for assessment!