Unit+1+Globalization+&+the+U.S.


 * =Unit 1 Globalization and the U.S.=

Big Questions:

 * How has globalization affected our role in the world?
 * To what extent can (or should) a country remain isolated in the world today?
 * To what extent should the U.S. support international agreements?

Handouts and Activities by block:
__**Block 1:**__ Monday, Jan. 24 **-** PPT for today
 * Welcome!
 * Class Syllabus and Expectations [[file:IRsyllabus.doc]] (Includes Student/Teacher Contract and 60 Second Speech)
 * Faces/Places of 2011-2012 in groups - Winners get Late Work Coupons!
 * **HOMEWORK for Thurs 1/26** - Fill out Student/Teacher contract, sign, and prepare for 60 Second Speech


 * __Block 2:__** Thursday, Jan. 26
 * **__DUE__:** Student/Teacher Contract, preparation for 60 Second Speech
 * Clock Buddies - 12 appointments
 * 60 Second Speech Prep - What is active listening? What are some tips for speaking in public? Practice with a Clock Buddy
 * Give 60 second speeches
 * Turn in Student/Teacher Contracts
 * GLOBALIZATION: Myths/Facts, "A Changing World" Reading
 * **HOMEWORK for Monday 1/30** - Finish "A Changing World" reading and questions .[[file:GlobalizationAChangingWorld.doc]][[file:globalizationchapter.pdf]]


 * __Block 3:__** Monday, Jan. 30
 * **__DUE;__** "A Changing World" questions - Turn in to the basket!
 * Globalization videos: "Commanding Heights: The New Rules of the Game" and "Where We Stand" (America's schools)
 * //While we watch//: Write **3 quotes/ideas** you hear, **2 connections** to your globalization reading, and **1 question** you have
 * Commanding Heights
 * Part 1 (to 5:00) - @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB1f1cAssQc
 * Part 2 (7:30-11:20) - @http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=d9GLPyxVgAU
 * Part 3 (start at 1:50) - @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWLLahGa4pM
 * Where We Stand: @http://www.pbs.org/wnet/wherewestand/reports/globalization/segment-one-from-full-episode/7/
 * Country Research - Prezi @ @http://prezi.com/bkteunva_dkm/edit/?auth_key=i0tq2vj&follow=llheawe0mtxu
 * Research Assignment 1: Country Briefing (Intro and Current Event) [[file:CountryResearch.doc]] **__DUE FRIDAY, FEB. 3 at end of class.__**


 * __Block 4:__** Wednesday, Feb. 1
 * BRAINSTORM: "What makes a place GOOD to live in?"
 * Gapminder "200 Years" video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbkSRLYSojo (questions on Regional Issues handout)
 * //World Affairs Annual 2012//
 * The World Today
 * Regional issues for 2012 - [[file:WorldAffairsRegionalIssues.doc]]
 * International and Regional Organizations - The Search for Security

__**Block 5:**__ Friday, Feb. 3
 * MEET in class first, then go to lab together.
 * **__DUE:__** Country Briefing (intro and current event)


 * __Block 6:__** Tuesday, Feb. 7
 * Israel & Iran current news - "Concern grows that Israel will attack Iran"
 * Video: @http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7397369n
 * News Article: [[file:IsraelIranConflict.pdf]]
 * Issue Analysis:[[file:IssueAnalysisIsraelIran.doc]]
 * Finish United Nations PPT and notes: [[file:InternationalOrganizationsPPTunitednations.ppt]]
 * __**HOMEWORK due Thurs 2/9:**__Issue Analysis notes on UN Membership reading
 * Issue Analysis: [[file:UNmembershipIssues.doc]]
 * Reading: [[file:UNmembershipreading.pdf]]

|| **__ Group #3 __** || **__ Group #5 __** || || **__ Group #4 __** || **__ Group #6 __** ||
 * __Block 7:__** Thursday, Feb. 9
 * Answer questions about Peacekeepers (see Current Events page)
 * Current news related to UN membership and Security Council voting
 * Feb. 6, 2012 news article: Russia & Syria - example of veto power [[file:UNvetoRussiaSyria.pdf]]
 * Jan. 27, 2012 news article: G-4 bid for permanent seats - @http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-01-27/india/30670278_1_g-4-permanent-membership-joint-bid
 * United Nations Resolution activity
 * HANDOUT: Group planning and negotiations sheet [[file:UNdebate.doc]]
 * Groups and Resources BELOW
 * **__ Group #1 __**
 * Portugal
 * Guatemala
 * Brazil
 * Palestinian Authority
 * India
 * Syria
 * Russia
 * Israel
 * South Africa
 * Togo
 * Morocco
 * Egypt
 * **__ Group #2 __**
 * Italy
 * Pakistan
 * Mexico
 * Colombia
 * China
 * U.S.
 * France
 * Great Britain
 * Germany
 * Azerbaijan
 * Iraq
 * Iran
 * Afghanistan
 * __Block 8:__ Monday, Feb. 13**
 * Moodle (Go to [] and then MHS à Social Studies à Tunison – International Relations) See me for password.
 * Post Resolutions to Moodle
 * Individuals read all 6 resolutions and note what their vote will be
 * REFLECTION: First post is your reply to 3 reflection questions, then you must post two thoughtful replies to your classmates' ideas.
 * Class vote!