Week 36:
The Industrialized World and Globalization
Unit Era: 1980 to Present
Unit XII
Lesson 5: The Industrialized WorldL.G.1: I can examine social, political, and economic trends in Europe since the Cold War. L.G.2: I can describe how the breakup of Yugoslavia led to war and genocide. L.G.3: I can analyze the challenges facing Russia since the end of the Soviet Union.L.G.4: I can summarize economic developments in Asia. Lesson 6: Globalization and TradeL.G.1: I can summarize the impact of globalization on the modern world.L.G.2: I can describe the role of international organizations and treaties in expanding trade.L.G.3: I can analyze the costs and benefits of globalization.
Assigned Readings
Make sure you know the vocabulary terms on the right, as you may be quizzed on them this week.
- European Union (EU)
- Euro
- Pacific Rim
- Good Friday Agreement
- Chechnya
- Ethnic Cleansing
- Globalization
- Multinational Corporation
- World Trade Organization (WTO)
- Sustainability
Monday: The Developed World
MSDE IV.A.5 | Compare how globalization contributed to urbanization, population changes, and regional migration in the developing and the developed world (1, 4, and 5). Opener: Great Race | The Early 2000s in Music
Identify the artists responsible for each classic album of the early 2000s
Lesson: The Developed World
I. Notes: The Developed World
Closing: Great Race | Wealthiest Countries in 2022
Identify the top ten wealthiest countries in 2022.
Resources | Migration
Nighthawks by Edward Hopper (1942)
NO SCHOOL PRIMARY ELECTION DAY (5.14.24)
Tuesday: Global Economic Interdependence
MSDE IV.A.3 | Evaluate the impact of the European Union (EU), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank on trade and regional development, and global economic interdependence (4).Opener: Great Race | The Early 2000s in Movies
Identify the classic movies of the early 2000s
Lesson: Global Economic Interdependence
I. Notes: Global Economic Interdependence
Closing: Great Race | Most Popular Fast Food by Country
Identify the the favorite restaurants of each country
Resources | The World Market after WWII (1945 to the Present)
Wednesday: Globalization and Multinational Corporations
MSDE IV.A.2 | Analyze the relationship between globalization and the growth of multinational corporations (4). Opener: Philosophy | Owning a Business
Do business owners have the right to refuse service to customers?
Lesson: Multinational Corporations
Find a news article for the Internet to complete the "Current Events: Multinational Corporations" worksheet
Great Race |Modern Brands
Identify the brand by its logo
Resources | Globalization
Thursday: Technology and Globalization
MSDE IV.A.4 | Assess the impact of digital communication and industrial technologies (outsourcing, containerization, global banking, and automation) on regional and global labor markets (4). Vocabulary Quiz | The Industrialized World and Globalization
Complete the vocabulary quiz based on the words from this week's readings. In the event that you did not do well you are welcome to earn the points back by submitting definitions for the vocabulary terms using the Frayer Model (click for example).
Alternative Opener: (YouTube) The Great Wall Trailer #2
Why do you think this movie did not perform well in the U.S. box office?
How do you think this quote from the trailer resonates with Chinese vs. American audiences: "...I fought for greed, and gods, this is the first war I've seen worth fighting"?
Lesson: The Chinese Box Office and Hollywood
Complete the "How Has The Chinese Box Office Influenced Hollywood Movies?" worksheet
Closing: Discussion | The Chinese Box Office
Do you think Hollywood should continue to cater to the Chinese box office?
Is it realistic to expect movie companies to ignore their profit margins?
Resources | Modern Technology: A Better Tomorrow?
Friday: See Revised Schedule
We did not have school Tuesday (elections) so the assignments have been moved around.
Mon: Notes 1 of 2
Tues: No School
Wed: Corporations Current Event
Thurs: Hollywood and the Chinese Box Office
Fri: Notes 2 of 2
[YouTube] CCWH 1.41 - Globalization I
[YouTube] Infographics Show - Most Powerful Corporations
Essential Question(s) 1970 to the Present
Is Globalization a Net Positive?
MSDE Objective(s) | Students will evaluate the regional and interregional forces that facilitated the growth of a globally interconnected world by: :
IV.A.2 | Analyzing the relationship between globalization and the growth of multinational corporations (4).
IV.A.3 | Evaluating the impact of the European Union (EU), North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), the World Trade Organization (WTO), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank on trade and regional development, and global economic interdependence (4).
IV.A.4 | Assessing the impact of digital communication and industrial technologies (outsourcing, containerization, global banking, and automation) on regional and global labor markets (4).
MSDE Objective(s) | Students will analyze the relationship between globalization, human migration, and the environment by:
IV.A.5 | Comparing how globalization contributed to urbanization, population changes, and regional migration in the developing and the developed world (1, 4, and 5).