Related Issue 4
To what extent should I, as a citizen, respond to globalization?
General Outcome
Students will assess their roles and responsibilities in a globalizing world.
Specific Outcomes
Values and Attitudes
Students will:
4.1 recognize and appreciate the impact of globalization on the quality of life of individuals and communities (GC, C, CC)
4.2 recognize and appreciate the importance of human rights in determining quality of life (GC, C)
4.3 accept political, social and environmental responsibilities associated with global citizenship (C, GC, ER)
Knowledge and Understanding
Students will:
4.4 explore various understandings of quality of life (GC)
4.5 analyze impacts of globalization on children and youth (awareness of global issues, employment issues, identity) (GC, C, PADM, ER, I)
4.6 analyze impacts of globalization on women (gender issues, labor issues, opportunities for entrepreneurship) (GC, C, PADM, ER, I)
4.7 evaluate relationships between globalization and democratization and human rights (GC, PADM)
4.8 analyze how globalization affects individuals and communities (migration, technology, agricultural issues, pandemics, resource issues, contemporary issues) (GC, LPP)
4.9 explore multiple perspectives regarding the civic responsibilities that individuals, governments, organizations and businesses may have in addressing opportunities and challenges presented by globalization (GC, C, PADM)
4.10 evaluate means by which individuals, governments, organizations and businesses could address opportunities and challenges of globalization (pro-globalization activism, anti-globalization activism, legislation, agreements, consumer activism, corporate responsibility) (GC, C, PADM, ER)
4.11 develop strategies to demonstrate active, responsible global citizenship
Related Issue 4
Mini Group Presentation (Social Participation) - 5%
Dragons Den Project (Social Participation) - 35%
Related Issue 4 Terms & Definition Quiz (Dimension of Thinking) - 10%
Related Issue 4 Exam (Source Analysis) - 20%
Related Issue 4 Position Paper (Communication) - 25%
Semester-long Assessments (Dimensions of Thinking)
Geography Project
Part I - 25%
Part II - 25%
Current Event Journal (Parts I - IV) - 10%
Final Exam - 20%