1. Warm-Up
Pretend that Colorado is its own country (not a state), and all the states around us are separate countries.
How would life be different?
What advantages would we have if Colorado was its own country?
What disadvantages?

2. CO Geography Standard 2.3a
Explain how the uneven distribution of resources in the world can lead to conflict, competition, or cooperation among nations, regions, and cultural groups. Translation: Some countries have more resources than others (water, oil, timber). What problems arise? How do countries work together?