GLOBAL RELATIONSFALL 2014

Mrs. Brouda & Mrs. LaVerghetta

Class Website: http://cbsd.org/Page/10209

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2014

IntroductionsBrief Course Overview

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2014

Straw Tower News Wrap: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/

1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question

Course Syllabus/OverviewCourse Website: http://cbsd.org/Page/10209

Global Relations Pretest: Group Competition

Unit 1 Quiz Tuesday 9/9

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2014

News Wrap: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question

Nations and States Overview – Unit 1 PPT Slides 1-14 Nations and States Group Activity Complete Global Relations Pretest: Group Competition

Unit 1 Quiz Tuesday 9/9

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2014

News Wrap: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question

Forms of Government Group Station ActivityComplete Pages 4-5 in Notes

Forms of Government Political CartoonCreate a political cartoon illustrating 1 type of government

Highlight advantages/disadvantages Be neat/colorful Include a paragraph explaining the cartoon and its message

Unit 1 Quiz Tuesday 9/9

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2014

Power Overview and Notes Article of the Week Overview/Expectations Complete 1st Article of the Week Assignment - https://cbsd.blackboard.com/

2 Paragraph questions response 1 Response to another student in the class

Complete: Political Cartoon Activity

HOMEWORK:

Finish Political Cartoon on Form of Government (see Friday 9/5 for instructions)

Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE THURSDAY 9/11

Unit 1 Quiz TOMORROW Tuesday 9/9Tomorrow – Turn In• Straw Tower Questions• 3 News Wrap Responses• Form of Government

Political Cartoon

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2014

News Wrap: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question

Unit 1 Vocabulary ReviewUnit 1 Review GameUnit 1 Quiz

HOMEWORK:

Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE THURSDAY 9/11

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2014

News Wrap: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question

Unit 2 Notes Unit 2 PowerPoints Slides 1-46

National Interest National Interest- Is the US Interested? Tools of Foreign Policy

HOMEWORK:

Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE THURSDAY 9/11 at 11:59pm

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2014

Unit 2 Notes Unit 2 PowerPoints Slides 47-52

Finish Tools of Foreign Policy

Obama’s Plan to Fight ISIL Speech: http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/10/politics/transcript-obama-syria-isis-speech/index.html

Identify 4 areas of National Interest and 4 tools of Foreign Policy

Foreign Policy Group Simulation Read 3 Scenarios & Complete Worksheet

HOMEWORK: Finish specific questions on simulation worksheet Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate

DUE TONIGH 9/11 at 11:59pm

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2014

News Wrap: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question

Foreign Policy Group SimulationPresent RecommendationsDebriefing

Tool Time Check Out

Unit 2 Test Friday 9/19

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2014

News Wrap: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question

The Power of Place: Geopolitics Unit 2 PowerPoint (slides 55-67) & Notes

Article of the Week #2 see Blackboard What works for you? Quia Survey Parent Survey: http://tinyurl.com/broudasurvey

Unit 2 Test Friday 9/19

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2014

News Wrap: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question

Power Profile – Partner Project see Blackboard Review Understanding Power PowerPoint Review CIA World Factbook for your assigned country Review Power Profile Assignment Expectations Work on Power Profile PPT/Prezi/Presentation

HOMEWORK:

Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE THURSDAY 9/18 at 11:59pm

Unit 2 Test Friday 9/19

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2014

Power Profile – Partner Project Day 2 see Blackboard Review Understanding Power PowerPoint Review CIA World Factbook for your assigned country Review Power Profile Assignment Expectations Work on Power Profile PPT/Prezi/Presentation

News Wrap: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question

HOMEWORK:- Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE THURSDAY 9/18 at 11:59pm

- Power Profile DUE FRIDAY 9/19 – submit through Blackboard

Unit 2 Test Friday 9/19

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH, 2014

News Wrap: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question

Opinion Continuum Conflicting Approaches to Foreign Policy

Notes Unit 2 PowerPoint (Slides 69-111)

Obama’s War on ISIS Opinion Continuum Applying the Approaches to Foreign Policy

HOMEWORK:- Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE

THURSDAY 9/18 at 11:59pm- Power Profile DUE FRIDAY 9/19 – submit through Blackboard

Unit 2 Test Friday 9/19

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH, 2014

Unit 2 Test ReviewUnit 2 Test

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND, 2014

Complete Unit 2 TestUnit 3 Vocabulary OverviewUnit 3 US Role in the World PowerPoint/Notes

Slides 1-21

Poster Walk Analysis

HOMEWORK:-Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE FRIDAY 9/26 at 11:59pm (due to holiday Thursday)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD, 2014

On Blackboard: Click Unit 3 Read Rise of the Rest Answer questions in Quia Quiz

HOMEWORK:-Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE FRIDAY 9/26 at 11:59pm (due to holiday Thursday)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2014

On Blackboard: Click Unit 3 Complete Unit 3 Day 3 Notes using PowerPoint – Soft Power PEW Global Attitudes WebQuest

Review PEW Global Attitudes Document and answer corresponding questions in Word Document

HOMEWORK:- Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE FRIDAY 9/26 at 11:59pm (due to holiday Thursday)

- PEW Global Attitudes Survey Questions DUE Friday 9/26- Submit through Blackboard

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2014

News Wrap: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question

What Do You Think? Q & A Impulse to Do Good Reading

Analyze vocabulary Read and answer questions

Political Cartoon of your perception of the US and its role in the world

HOMEWORK:- Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE FRIDAY

9/26 at 11:59pm (due to holiday Thursday)

- PEW Global Attitudes Survey Questions DUE Friday 9/26- Submit through Blackboard

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH, 2014

News Wrap: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question

American Exceptionalism Overview Notes – Unit 3 PowerPoint (Slides 49-76)

Paired Media Analysis – Bush’s Inaugural Address Work with a partner to dissect reading

HOMEWORK:- Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE THURSDAY 10/2 at 11:59pm

- US Role in the World Political Cartoon, Bumper Sticker, OR PSA Due Friday 10/3

Unit 3 Test Friday 10/3

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 2014

News Wrap: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question

US Choices on Syria Group Project Read through assigned option’s information Complete graphic organizer

Assignment on Blackboard under Unit 3

HOMEWORK:- Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE THURSDAY 10/2 at 11:59pm

- US Role in the World Political Cartoon, Bumper Sticker, OR PSA Due Friday 10/3

Unit 3 Test Friday 10/3

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 2014

US Choices on Syria Group Project Create PowerPoint/Presentation

Assignment on Blackboard under Unit 3

PRESENTATIONS TOMORROW!

HOMEWORK:- Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE THURSDAY 10/2 at 11:59pm

- US Role in the World Political Cartoon, Bumper Sticker, OR PSA Due Friday 10/3

Unit 3 Test Friday 10/3

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2ND, 2014

US Choices on Syria Group Project PresentationsBegin short essay portion of Unit 3 Test

HOMEWORK:- Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE TONIGHT 10/2 at 11:59pm

- US Role in the World Political Cartoon, Bumper Sticker, OR PSA Due Friday 10/3

Unit 3 Test Friday 10/3

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3RD, 2014

Unit 3 ReviewUnit 3 Test

HOMEWORK:-Short Essay Portion of Unit 3 Test

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6TH, 2014

News Wrap: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question

Unit 4 Introduction Scarcity Simulation Opportunity Cost Review PowerPoint Slides 1-25

HOMEWORK:- Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE THURSDAY 10/9 at 11:59pm

Unit 4/5 Test Friday 10/17

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH, 2014

News Wrap: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question

Unit 4 PowerPoint/Notes – Economic Goals PowerPoint Slides 26-32

Economic Goal Advertisement Choose 1 of the 6 goals discussed in class• Create an advertisement for your goal – colorful, name of goal, highlight values

HOMEWORK: Complete Economic Goal Advertisement – due beginning of the block Wed 10/8- Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE

THURSDAY 10/9 at 11:59pm

Unit 4/5 Test Friday 10/17

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8TH, 2014

News Wrap: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question

Unit 4 PowerPoint/Notes – Economic Systems PowerPoint Slides 33-43

Bracelet Simulation

HOMEWORK:- Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE THURSDAY 10/9 at 11:59pm

Unit 4/5 Test Friday 10/17

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9TH, 2014

Bracelet Simulation DebriefingPineapples and Potatoes Simulation Unit 4 PowerPoint/Notes – Trade & Specialization PowerPoint Slides 46-61

HOMEWORK:- Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE TONIGHT 10/9 at 11:59pm

Unit 4/5 Test Friday 10/17

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10TH, 2014

Nobel Peace Prize Winner - NewsUnit 4 PowerPoint/Notes – Costs and Benefits of TradePowerPoint Slides 62-78

Trade Regulation Reading & Notes

Unit 4/5 Test Friday 10/17

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13TH, 2014

Costs and Benefits of Free Trade Review Global Trade Game Unit 4/5 PowerPoint Slides 87-118

HOMEWORK:-Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE THURSDAY 10/16 at 11:59pm

Unit 4/5 Test Friday 10/17

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 2014

Globalization Unit 4/5 PowerPoint Slides 119-131 Group Activity Globalization Benefits/Costs

Reading/notes Create PowerPoint/Prezi – post to Blackboard Review all groups’ PowerPoints/Prezis – fill in notes Weigh in on 1 pairing and reply to 1 other student

HOMEWORK:- Finish Blackboard Posts for Globalization Benefits/Costs- Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate

DUE THURSDAY 10/16 at 11:59pmUnit 4/5 Test Friday 10/17

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH, 2014

News Wrap: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/ 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question

Your World/Another World Survey Change the World PowerPoint Statistic Improvement Activity

HOMEWORK:- Finish Blackboard Posts for Globalization Benefits/Costs- Article of the Week Question Response and Response to

Classmate DUE THURSDAY 10/16 at 11:59pmUnit 4/5 Test Friday 10/17

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, 2014

Unit 4/5 Vocabulary and Study Guide Finish Blackboard Posts for Globalization Benefits/Costs

UN MDG WebQuest – on Blackboard

HOMEWORK:-Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE THURSDAY 10/16 at 11:59pm

Unit 4/5 Test Friday 10/17

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17TH, 2014

Unit 4/5 ReviewUnit 4/5 Test

HOMEWORK:-Finish UN MDG WebQuest DUE TONIGHT 10/17 at 11:59pm – submit through Blackboard

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20TH, 2014

Core 1 Overview and Directions

Core 1 Work – LibraryEVERYTHING IS ON BLACKBOARD!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST, 2014

Core 1 Reminder

Core 1 Work – LibraryEVERYTHING IS ON BLACKBOARD!

DUE Thursday, Oct. 23rd Research Graphic Organizer 3 Annotated Bibs to Bb

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, 2014

Core 1 Work – LibraryEVERYTHING IS ON BLACKBOARD!

DUE Thursday, Oct. 23rd Research Graphic Organizer 3 Annotated Bibs to Bb

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, 2014

Core 1 Work – LibraryEVERYTHING IS ON BLACKBOARD!

DUE Thursday, Oct. 23rd At end of block: Research Graphic Organizer At 11:59pm tonight: Minimum 3 Annotated Bibs

Submit to Blackboard through Core 1 Annotated Bibliography Assignment

Make sure you click/check:I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23RD, 2014

Core 1 Work – LibraryEVERYTHING IS ON BLACKBOARD!

DUE Monday, Oct. 27th At 11:59pm: Group Backgrounder

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27TH, 2014

Core 1 Work – LibraryEVERYTHING IS ON BLACKBOARD!

DUE Monday, Oct. 27th At 11:59pm tonight: Group Backgrounder

Submit to Blackboard through Core 1 Backgrounder

Make sure you click/check:I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference

Database

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28TH, 2014

Core 1 Work – LibraryEVERYTHING IS ON BLACKBOARD!

DUE Wednesday, Oct. 29th At end of block: PRESENTATION DOCUMENTS: PowerPoint,

Questions, Activity

Submit each through Blackboard

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 2014

Core 1 Work – LibraryEVERYTHING IS ON BLACKBOARD!

DUE TODAY - Wednesday, Oct. 29th At end of block: PRESENTATION DOCUMENTS: PowerPoint,

Questions, Activity

Submit each through Blackboard

Presentations start tomorrow!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30TH, 2014

Core 1 Presentations – Day 1 4 Groups Present

Discussion QuestionsClass Activity

Last presentations tomorrow!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31ST, 2014

Core 1 Presentations – Day 2 3 Groups Present

Discussion QuestionsClass Activity

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, 2014

Ali G UN ClipUN WebQuest

Question Worksheet corresponds with http://www.un.org DUE FRIDAY November 7th

HOMEWORK:-Finish UN WebQuest

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH, 2014

Case Study in Globalization Malala Yousafzai

HOMEWORK:-Finish UN WebQuest – DUE Fri 11/7