What was covered in class today:

Opening:
"Savor the Trip, Don't Tweet It"
Discussion Questions for Blog 5 -
Comparative Analysis Project: USA and Australia
Students were assigned groups to look at the four articles listed below to develope a vendiagram comparing the US to the Australia. The project was completed in class.

Resources for Comparative Analysis Assignment:
Ancient History
Island Continent
A Unique Environment
A Diverse People

Cooking Lab
Traditional Australian bread, cookies, and Kangaroo Stew (beef used instead of Kangaroo)
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Homework:

- Start considering topics for your final research paper
- read current event handouts about earthquake in New Zealand and Flooding in Australia


Blog Assignment:

Blog 5 - What role should technology play on our trip? Please use at least one quote from the article we read in class. See Link Above. NO pictures required.