AIM: WHAT ARE THE MAJOR ISSUES FACING THE WORLD TODAY? DO NOW: IS THE WORLD TODAY BETTER OFF THAN IT WAS 100 YEARS AGO (LET’S SAY 1913 TO MAKE THINGS EASIER)

INDUSTRIALIZED NATIONS AFTER THE COLD WAR European Union – a group of European nations that work together to promote a freer flow of capital, labor, services and goods. Also cooperate on security matters. Euro – common currency for most of Western Europe Defaulted – failed to make payments (ex: Russia 1998, foreign debt) Vladimir Putin – elected President in Russia’s second free election Surplus – money left over after expenditures Deficit – gap between what the government spends and what it takes in through taxes and other measures Pacific Rim - the many Asian nations that border the Pacific Ocean, a major force in the global economy

GLOBALIZATION Globalization – the process by which national economies, politics, cultures, and societies become integrated with those of other nations around the world. Interdependence – the dependence of countries on each other for goods, resources, knowledge, and labor from other parts of the world. Outsourcing – the practice of sending work to the developing world in order to save money or increase efficiency Multinational Corporations – have assets in many countries and sell their goods and services worldwide World Trade Organization – goal is to set global rules to ensure that trade flows as smoothly and as freely as possible Protectionism – the use of tariffs and other restrictions that protect a country’s home industries against international competition Blocs - groups to boost trade and meet common needs (EU, NAFTA, APEC, OPEC) Sustainability – development that balances people’s needs today while preserving the environment for future generations

SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES Tsunami – massive tidal wave Epidemic – rapid spreading disease Famine – when large numbers of people in a region or country face death by starvation Refugees – people who are forced to move because of poverty, war, persecution, natural disasters, or other crises Acid rain – a form of pollution in which toxic chemicals in the air fall back to Earth as rain, snow, or hail. Deforestation – the cutting of trees without replacing them. Erosion - the wearing away of land, which encourages flooding Global Warming – (hotly debated) the rise of Earth’s Surface Temperature over time

SECURITY IN A DANGEROUS WORLD Proliferate - nuclear weapons rapidly spreading to nations that had no nuclear weapons Terrorism – the use of violence by groups of extremists to achieve political goals Al Qaeda - most widely known terrorist organization, founder and leader is Osama bin Laden Afghanistan – government is run by the Taliban, an extremist group which refused U.S. demands to surrender terrorists Threats from Iran and North Korea – the use of nuclear weapons as a threat

ADVANCES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Artificial satellite – manmade object that orbits a larger body International Space Station – nations working together to explore space developed the ISS to use as a space laboratory Personal Computers (PCs) – widely available for individual users starting in the 1970s both at work and at home Internet - allows for a person to instantly communicate with users around the world. Biotechnology - the application of biological research to industry, engineering and technology which have resulted in new ways to combat and prevent disease Lasers – make many types of surgery safer and more precise Genetics – the study of genes and hereditary Genetic engineering - the manipulation of genetic material to produce specific results

ACTIVITY - A LOVE LETTER TO GLOBAL 10 Please take this time to complete a reflection on this past school year. This is for the pure benefit of Ms. R as I begin to think how to change next school year. After completing this year, what would you advise the current 9 th graders on the first day of 10 th grade global? What was your favorite lesson of the year and why? What was your least favorite lesson of the year and why? What should be changed? What should be kept the same? Any final words you would like to say to me before we start Global Prep (or global hell, whatever you prefer). You can sign your love letter or leave it anonymous.

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CONGRATULATIONS – YOU JUST COMPLETED TWO YEARS WORTH OF MATERIAL