GLOBAL RELATIONS FALL 2014 Mrs. Brouda & Mrs. LaVerghetta Class Website:

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 ND, 2014  Introductions  Brief Course Overview

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 RD, 2014  Straw Tower  News Wrap:  1 item you knew  1 item that is new  1 question  Course Syllabus/Overview  Course Website:  Global Relations Pretest: Group Competition Unit 1 Quiz Tuesday 9/9

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 TH, 2014  News Wrap:  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 5 TH, 2014  News Wrap: 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 questionhttp://  Forms of Government Group Station Activity  Complete Pages 4-5 in Notes  Forms of Government Political Cartoon  Create 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 8 TH, 2014  Power Overview and Notes  Article of the Week Overview/Expectations  Complete 1 st Article of the Week Assignment -  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 9/9 Tomorrow – Turn In Straw Tower Questions 3 News Wrap Responses Form of Government Political Cartoon

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 TH, 2014  News Wrap: 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question  Unit 1 Vocabulary Review  Unit 1 Review Game  Unit 1 Quiz HOMEWORK: Article of the Week Question Response and Response to Classmate DUE THURSDAY 9/11

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 TH, 2014  News Wrap: 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 11 TH, 2014  Unit 2 Notes  Unit 2 PowerPoints Slides  Finish Tools of Foreign Policy  Obama’s Plan to Fight ISIL Speech:  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 12 TH, 2014  News Wrap: 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question  Foreign Policy Group Simulation  Present Recommendations  Debriefing  Tool Time Check Out Unit 2 Test Friday 9/19

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 TH, 2014  News Wrap: 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: Unit 2 Test Friday 9/19

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 TH, 2014  News Wrap: 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 17 TH, 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: 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 18 TH, 2014  News Wrap: 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question  Opinion Continuum  Conflicting Approaches to Foreign Policy  Notes  Unit 2 PowerPoint (Slides )  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 19 TH, 2014  Unit 2 Test Review  Unit 2 Test

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 ND, 2014  Complete Unit 2 Test  Unit 3 Vocabulary Overview  Unit 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 23 RD, 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 24 TH, 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 26 TH, 2014  News Wrap: 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 29 TH, 2014  News Wrap: 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 30 TH, 2014  News Wrap: 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 1 ST, 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 2 ND, 2014  US Choices on Syria Group Project Presentations  Begin 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 3 RD, 2014  Unit 3 Review  Unit 3 Test HOMEWORK: -Short Essay Portion of Unit 3 Test

MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 TH, 2014  News Wrap: 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 7 TH, 2014  News Wrap: 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question  Unit 4 PowerPoint/Notes – Economic Goals  PowerPoint Slides  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 8 TH, 2014  News Wrap: 1 item you knew 1 item that is new 1 question  Unit 4 PowerPoint/Notes – Economic Systems  PowerPoint Slides  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 9 TH, 2014  Bracelet Simulation Debriefing  Pineapples and Potatoes Simulation  Unit 4 PowerPoint/Notes – Trade & Specialization  PowerPoint Slides 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 10 TH, 2014  Nobel Peace Prize Winner - News  Unit 4 PowerPoint/Notes – Costs and Benefits of Trade  PowerPoint Slides  Trade Regulation Reading & Notes Unit 4/5 Test Friday 10/17

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13 TH, 2014  Costs and Benefits of Free Trade Review  Global Trade Game  Unit 4/5 PowerPoint Slides 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 14 TH, 2014  Globalization  Unit 4/5 PowerPoint Slides  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 11:59pm Unit 4/5 Test Friday 10/17

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 TH, 2014  News Wrap: 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 11:59pm Unit 4/5 Test Friday 10/17

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 TH, 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 17 TH, 2014  Unit 4/5 Review  Unit 4/5 Test HOMEWORK: -Finish UN MDG WebQuest DUE TONIGHT 10/17 at 11:59pm – submit through Blackboard

MONDAY, OCTOBER 20 TH, 2014  Core 1 Overview and Directions  Core 1 Work – Library  EVERYTHING IS ON BLACKBOARD!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 ST, 2014  Core 1 Reminder  Core 1 Work – Library  EVERYTHING IS ON BLACKBOARD!  DUE Thursday, Oct. 23 rd  Research Graphic Organizer  3 Annotated Bibs to Bb

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 ND, 2014  Core 1 Work – Library  EVERYTHING IS ON BLACKBOARD!  DUE Thursday, Oct. 23 rd  Research Graphic Organizer  3 Annotated Bibs to Bb

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 ND, 2014  Core 1 Work – Library  EVERYTHING IS ON BLACKBOARD!  DUE Thursday, Oct. 23 rd  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 DatabaseGlobal Reference Database

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 RD, 2014  Core 1 Work – Library  EVERYTHING IS ON BLACKBOARD!  DUE Monday, Oct. 27 th  At 11:59pm: Group Backgrounder

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27 TH, 2014  Core 1 Work – Library  EVERYTHING IS ON BLACKBOARD!  DUE Monday, Oct. 27 th  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 28 TH, 2014  Core 1 Work – Library  EVERYTHING IS ON BLACKBOARD!  DUE Wednesday, Oct. 29 th  At end of block: PRESENTATION DOCUMENTS: PowerPoint, Questions, Activity  Submit each through Blackboard

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 TH, 2014  Core 1 Work – Library  EVERYTHING IS ON BLACKBOARD!  DUE TODAY - Wednesday, Oct. 29 th  At end of block: PRESENTATION DOCUMENTS: PowerPoint, Questions, Activity  Submit each through Blackboard Presentations start tomorrow!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 TH, 2014  Core 1 Presentations – Day 1  4 Groups Present  Discussion Questions  Class Activity Last presentations tomorrow!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 ST, 2014  Core 1 Presentations – Day 2  3 Groups Present  Discussion Questions  Class Activity

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 RD, 2014  Ali G UN Clip  UN WebQuest  Question Worksheet corresponds with  DUE FRIDAY November 7 th HOMEWORK: -Finish UN WebQuest

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 TH, 2014  Case Study in Globalization  Malala Yousafzai HOMEWORK: -Finish UN WebQuest – DUE Fri 11/7