To what extent does globalization affect the environment?

Today we....

1. Completed the Chapter 13 questions.

2. Completed a writing assignment: To what extent does globalization affect the environment?

Introductory Paragraph: Clearly state your position on the question. Also briefly outline your arguments for your position.

Support/Argument Paragraph X2: Provide at least two arguments to support your position. One paragraph for each argument. You are to use concepts/event/agreements/facts/etc. from Ch. 13 as your arguments. Example arguments are: deforestation, urbanization etc.

Conclusion: Re-state your position and arguments (briefly).

3. Watched - Banana Split

Ch. 12 Assignment - International Trading Blocs

For today...

1. Ch. 11 - please ensure you have handed in the Ch. 11 materials - see yesterdays post below for more details. Please hand in in the same order as listed on the post.

2. Ch. 12 - Challenges and Opportunities of Economic Globalization

a. As a Class read p. 248 Chapter Focus - DISCUSS
b. On your own SILENTLY READ about International Trading Blocs p. 251- 253.
c. Once you have read the International Trading Blocs (3 pages) your teacher will give you the
CH. 12 Worksheet to complete questions #1-11.
d. Complete all of the following:
        p. 251- Ideas and Opinions, Figure 12-3;
        p.252 - Fast Facts, Figure 12-4;
        p.253 - Fast Facts, Figure 12-5.

e. Teacher please log in to computer and turn on projector and watch link:

Commanding Heights - The New Rules of the Game

Can watch until bell.


Other videos:

Trade and Trade Blocs

The Trade Trap - Ghana

and another Trade Blocs

Map link: Trade Blocs

Ch. 11 Wrap-up

Today we...

1. Completed Ch. 11 assignments;

- Ch. 11 Questions p. 236-246
- Ch. 11 Worksheet - chart
- Explore the Issues p. 241 #1 a & b
- Multinationals Articles and Analysis
- Investigation p. 242-243 #1
- Global Economic Issues Questions

I collected these from those who had completed. I will collect the rest at the beginning of class tomorrow.

Transnational Corporations

Today we....

1. wrote notes on Transnational Corporations

2. Read p. 236-240 and answer questions #1-8

3. Explore the Issues p. 241 #1 a

Top 100 TNC's

List of Top Multi-National Coporations

What is the link between freer trade and economic globalization?

Today we...

1. Reviewed Free Trade questions from worksheet #11-18.

2. Discussed the Voices (p. 219 & 220) - Perspectives on Freer Trade

3. Investigation (p.221-222). #1-3

4. Ch. 10 Review Quiz