The Other Side of the Sky Geography Lesson

The Other Side of the Sky

Using the following websites, fill out the information on the assignment that you received in class to better understand the similarities and differences between the citizens of Afghanistan, America, and Washington State.  This will help you orient yourself to the story of Farah & better connect to the events in the book.

1. ·        https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/
2. ·        http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/united-states/washington-guide/
3. ·        http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/united-states-guide/
4. ·        http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/countries/afghanistan-guide/
5. ·        http://www.britannica.com/place/Hindu-Kush
6. ·        http://www.britannica.com/place/Rocky-Mountains
7. ·        http://www.britannica.com/place/Cascade-Range
8. LITERACY RATES: https://nces.ed.gov/naal/estimates/StateEstimates.aspx

YOU ARE NOT LIMITED TO THESE WEBSITES, BUT YOU SHOULD AVOID JUST USING WIKIPEDIA IF POSSIBLE... 

it's not always reliable, but these sites should be, and should also be able to provide the information that you will need.