How Do Languages Evolve?

For those of you who are interested in learning WHY there are so many languages that are spoken in the world and HOW MANY there are, watch this short video then complete one or more of The Hot Tamale Activities below in an email to bordner@cityhigh.org.

• Summarize the video in your own words. What are three new facts that you learned? 
• What are the main branches of languages? 
• Why is it hard to say how many languages are spoken in the world?
• Go to the Endangered Languages website. Learn about a new language spoken in the world and share what you've learned in a blog post/email.
• Want to learn more? Go to this website from National Geographic and summarize the information provide on the main page.