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

Economic Globalization - Day 2

People of Economic Influence

1. Reviewed Wednesdays class - opener to Economic Globalization

Notes from Wednesday on Economic Globalization - click on link.

2.  What is the appropriate role for government in the economy?

People of Economic Influence Notes

Boom and Bust Economic Cycle

Keynesian Economics

Keynesian Economics

Keynes vs. Hayek

Keynes vs. Hayek - complete questions #1-10

Ensure that # 1-10 are complete.

Fear the Boom and Bust a Hayek vs. Keynes Rap Anthem - click on link to watch.

Contemporary Economic Globalization

 

1. Complete questions #11-18 - MUST BE COMPLETED TODAY.

Chapter 10 Review Worksheet

1. Once you have completed the #1-18 questions please get a copy of this worksheet and begin completing.

European Imperialist Policies and Practices

Today.....

Students should be completing the European Imperialist Policies and Practices Critical Challenge. This assignment is due on Thursday.  Groups will also present at this time.

Ch. 8 - European Imperialist Policies and Practices

Complete #1-13 on the CH. 8 question activity.

Due tomorrow.

Tomorrow we will be discussing pages 162-167 of the text, watching "Taking The West" video and assignment, and working on the remaining questions.

The Burdens of Imperialism

To wrap up yesterdays assignment on "The White Man's Burden" and the Responses to Kipling we had to write a summary based on the following;

After considering these perspectives, who do you believe is responsible for addressing the consequences of imperialism on Indigenous people in Canada and around the world? Why?

Write a few lines summarizing your point of view on the issue of responsibility in Canada.

We will revisit this at the end of the chapter.

Chapter 6, Historical Documents, and NEW material.

Due from last week:

- Chapter 6 #15-23
- Assessments for Sensitive Historical Reading - Avoiding the Pitfalls

Today we.....


1. Explore the Issues p. 131 #2 A & B. Complete on your own.

2. Recognize Relationships between Content and Issues #2 A (only for Genocide definition), B, & C. Complete in partners and ensure you have your own copy. Genocide or Depopulation??

3. The Story of Sacred Mountain - from Youtube (I will show you this!)

4. To what extent does cultural contact affect people? Write a paragraph using detailed examples from ch. 6 to explain your point of view.

Be prepared to hand in tomorrow Activity #1, 2, and 4.

Ch. 6 Questions and "Historical Document Assessments"

Today we...

1. completed the Sensitive Reading of Historical Documents Assessments - most students completed in class time. Those that did not need to complete and hand in tomorrow.

2. reviewed Ch. 6 questions 1-14 and assigned for homework questions 15-23 and these questions are due tomorrow also.

Unit I Exam

Today we wrote the Unit I Exam.

Tomorrow we will begin Unit II.

Unit I Exam

Tomorrow we will wrap up the unit and begin to review for the Unit Exam.

Ch. 5 Part 2 is due tomorrow.


The Unit I Exam will be Friday March 23, 2012.

Chapter 5 Global Opportunities

Happy Friday!

Today we....

...worked individually to complete;
1. Notes - stop at the Voices: Susan Aglukark (don't do)
2. Ch. 5 questions part 1 #1-7
3. Vocabulary: Urbanization, Metropolis, Cosmopolitan

Also for the last 40 minutes...

...worked in small groups to complete a group current events analysis

Immokalee Farm Workers Still Fighting

Transnational Challenge and Chapter 4 Questions

DUE tomorrow is the Transnational Challenge. I will collect at the beginning of class.

Also, ensure you have completed the chapter 4 questions and vocabulary.

Global Media and Identity

Today we....

1. we had our last class time to work on our Global Media and Identity Challenge - DUE WEDNESDAY March 14th.

2. Ch. 4 Vocabulary sheet - first 3 words only!

3. Ch. 4 Questions #1-5.

4. Ch. 4 p.79 Explore the Issues #3



#2,3, & 4 are due tomorrow.

Ch. 3 Technologies and Promotion of Culture in a Globalizing World

Today we...continued our investigation into chapter 3

1. Investigation - Minority Languages p.64 #1 & 2
2. People and Places - Aboriginal Language Families in Canada p.65 #1 & 2
3. Voices - Assembly of First Nations p.66 #1 & 2
4. Read: Language Viability p.66-67 and examine fig.3-12
5. Complete Ch. 3 Vocab sheet
6. Review for QUIZ
7. QUIZ
8. Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Prices - take notes to support essay writing.

Ch. 3 cont.....

Today we....

-wrote the Ch. 2 Quiz - terms and written response
-read pgs. 53-57 Diversification of Cultures and Identities and create a web to summarize the section (important points)
-completed the Explore the Issues p. 58 #1 a,b,c
- ch. 3 vocab sheet

If not completed in class today it is for homework.

Ch. 3 Universalization of Popular Culture

Today we...

- finished watching and discussed "The Merchants of Cool" - handed in questions for completion marks.
- finished the Ch. 3 Universalization of Pop Culture questions
- Ch. 3 Vocabulary sheet - complete the first 4.

Anything that is not complete is homework.

TOMORROW WE WILL WRITE A CH. 2 TERM QUIZ.

Ch. 2 Language and Identity in a Globalizing World

Please complete the Ch. 2 Language and Identity in a Globalizing World worksheet for tomorrow.

Ch. 2 - Identity and Culture in a Globalizing World

Due for Monday: Chapter 2 worksheet

Have a great 4 day weekend!

Understanding Globalization

Today we...

1. Looked at Perspectives of Globalization

2. Understanding Globalization
- focused on Economic Factors

Please ensure Economic Factors Worksheet is complete for tomorrow.

3. How has Globalization touched my life?

Please ensure this assignment is complete for tomorrow.

Coming Soon!

Looks like I will be teaching this course again in February 2012!