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Unit Era: 1980 to Present
Unit XII
Essential Question: Is democracy right for everyone?
XII.A Students will trace the development of democracy and human rights throughout the world by:
- XII.A.1:Analyzing how people have sought to gain access to democracy and human rights in Argentina, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.
- XII.A.2: Describing the factors that led to the end of Apartheid.
- XII.A.3: Examining the political, social, and economic factors that promoted and impeded the development of democracy in Egypt, Iraq, and Iran.
- XII.A.4: Evaluate the impact of self-rule in post-Colonial Africa.
XII.B Students will examine the global responses to address regional conflicts during the second half of the 20th century and the first decade of the 21st century by:
- XII.B.1: Comparing and contrasting the causes and consequences of genocides and ethnic cleansings in South East Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
- XII.B.2: Examining the role of the World Court, the United Nations and Non-Governmental Organizations (Red Cross, Doctors without Borders, UNICEF) in responding to conflicts in Africa, Eastern Europe, and Southeast Asia.
XII.C Students will assess the impacts of non-state violence against civilian populations for political reasons and its impact on regional and global stability by:
- XII.C.1: Comparing the outcomes of non-state aligned violence as a tool for political change in Northern Ireland, Spain, Russia, the Middle East, and Peru.
- XII.C.2: Examining the range of responses to non-state aligned violence in Europe, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
Assigned Readings
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). Monday: The Developed World
Opener: Great Race | The Early 2000s in Music
Opener: Great Race | The Early 2000s in Music
Identify the artists responsible for each classic album of the early 2000s
Lesson: The Developed World
Lesson: The Developed World
I. Notes: The Developed World
Closing: Great Race | Wealthiest Countries in 2022
Closing: Great Race | Wealthiest Countries in 2022
Identify the top ten wealthiest countries in 2022.
Resources | Migration
Resources | Migration
Nighthawks by Edward Hopper (1942)
Nighthawks by Edward Hopper (1942)
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).Tuesday: Global Economic Interdependence
Opener: Great Race | The Early 2000s in Movies
Opener: Great Race | The Early 2000s in Movies
Identify the classic movies of the early 2000s
Lesson: Global Economic Interdependence
Lesson: Global Economic Interdependence
I. Notes: Global Economic Interdependence
Closing: Great Race | Most Popular Fast Food by Country
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)
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). Wednesday: Globalization and Multinational Corporations
Opener: Philosophy | Owning a Business
Opener: Philosophy | Owning a Business
Do business owners have the right to refuse service to customers?
Lesson: Multinational Corporations
Lesson: Multinational Corporations
Find a news article for the Internet to complete the "Current Events: Multinational Corporations" worksheet
Great Race |Modern Brands
Great Race |Modern Brands
Identify the brand by its logo
Resources | Globalization
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). Thursday: Technology and Globalization
Vocabulary Quiz | The Industrialized World and Globalization
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
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
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?
Resources | Modern Technology: A Better Tomorrow?
Friday: Comics as Modern Myths
MSDE XI.B.3 | Evaluate how new communications technologies globalized popular and consumer culture (2, 4, and 5).Friday: Comics as Modern Myths
Opener: Personal Opinion | Modern Myths
Opener: Personal Opinion | Modern Myths
A myth is a traditional story, often with a supernatural element, that attempts to explain natural phenomena, cultural practices, or the origins of the world. Myths are frequently associated with religion and beliefs, serving as sacred tales that explain the world and human experience.
What modern comic book characters do you think most embody Western phenomena, culture, or origins?
Lesson: Modern Mythology: What 5 Superheroes Can Show Us About Humanity
Lesson: Modern Mythology: What 5 Superheroes Can Show Us About Humanity
Complete the "Modern Mythology: What Superheroes can show us about Humanity" worksheet
Closing: Answer The Essential Question
Closing: Answer The Essential Question
Some authors suggest that superheroes are not myths, but melodramas. They point out that mythological heroes are notable powerless against the Gods and their fate whereas modern superheroes fulfill a role of “empowerment fantasies.”
Do you agree with the author’s suggestion that comic books serve as a form of modern mythology?
[YouTube] CCWH 1.41 - Globalization I
[YouTube] Infographics Show - Most Powerful Corporations
Essential Question(s) 1970 to the Present
Essential Question(s) 1970 to the Present
Is Globalization a Net Positive?
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).
Essential Question(s) 1970 to the Present
Essential Question(s) 1970 to the Present
Unit XII
Unit XII
Lesson 5: The Industrialized World
- L.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 Trade
- L.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.
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