Social Studies 4 Sample
A perspective is a point of view, or way of thinking about something. People have different perspectives on many things. One of those things is places. When people hear something good about a place, their perspective or thought of that place will probably be good. When people hear something bad about a place, their perspective of that place will probably be not so good.
When it comes to places like Canada and Mexico, people have many different opinions and perspectives on each.
Click on each tab to see how people can have different perspectives on places.
Reasons why people like to travel to Canada:
- Most places are safe - Crime is low.
- Nature - Beautiful mountain landscapes, with undisturbed wildlife. (Niagara Falls)
- Cold weather - People who enjoy winter activities like skiing can experience that year round.
- People can even stay in an ice hotel.
- Aurora Borealis - Northern Lights can be seen from areas
Reasons why people do not like to travel to Canada:
- Climate is too cold
- Higher prices for things
Reasons why people like to travel to Mexico:
- Warm weather and miles of beaches makes it a top foreign destination for US travelers
- Low cost of living - not as developed as some other countries
- Cold weather - People who enjoy winter activities like skiing can experience that year round.
- Rich culture and traditions
- Food
Reasons why people do not like to travel to Mexico:
- Over-crowding - Too many people in an area
- Crime - Higher crime rates for assault, theft, drug trade, kidnapping
- Contaminated water - People can get sick from drinking tap water
