October 19-26, 2009
Reproducibles for the October 19-26, 2009 issue!
- ONLINE-ONLY SKILLS REPRODUCIBLE
"Who's Happiest?"
SKILL: Interpreting Data - ONLINE-ONLY SKILLS REPRODUCIBLE
"Passport: Earth"
SKILL: Reading a Table - SKILLS REPRODUCIBLE
"Find That Fact!"
SKILL: Using an Index - TEACHER TO TEACHER
"Passport: Earth"
SKILL: Information Literacy - PUZZLES REPRODUCIBLE
Teacher's Edition
You can download this issue's Teacher's Edition here. (Please note that the answer key has been removed from the Teacher's Edition available online.)
Online Resources
- Useful URLs
Find online support for every feature in this issue! - JS Index 2009-2010
Search through this online index of JS topics from the current school year! - Lesson Plans
Get lesson plans for this issue.
October 19-26, 2009: Table of Contents
GUIDEPAGE 3: How to Use This Issue
An overview of the information you will find in this issue-and how to use it to understand the world around you.
Governments in Action
PAGE 4: People and Power
What does it mean to have a military government? How might traditional chiefs help govern a nation? JS spotlights 11 basic types of government that can be found worldwide.
Atlas
PAGE 8: Maps of the World
Colorful, up-to-date maps of the continents and major regions INCLUDES: Economic Map of the World
Almanac
PAGE 20: The World in Focus 2009-2010
Key facts about all 195 independent countries that will give you insights into the quality of life for people
across the globe.
Skills
PAGE 30: Snapshots From Around the World
Our charts and graphs provide facts to share and compare.
Index
PAGE 32: Where to Find Countries in This Issue

