Research should include those technological, health, environmental, and social issues that illustrate the marked difference between developed and developing countries that may include

services
resource use
water quality and availability
air quality
policy
transportation
nutrition
waste management
health
education
human rights
food production.

Teacher Resources:

Process/Skill Questions:

What is the average day for a 15-year-old in a specified country?
How is access to education in a developing country different from that in the United States?
Why does air quality in China affect the air quality in Virginia?
How can driving to the mall in the United States affect quality of life in other countries?
What are the big factors that a developing country must overcome to become a developed country?
How does the quality of life compare in developing vs. developed countries?
What are the economic drivers in developing vs. developed countries?