1. The U.S. in a Global Era
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: What impact has American popular culture had on the rest of the world?

2. TEKS and Objectives I will… We will…
(10F) describe significant social issues (13B) analyze the causes and effects of changing demographic patterns resulting from legal and illegal immigration to the U.S. (18B) identify the impact of multinational corporations (27A) explain the effects of scientific discoveries and technological innovations such as computers on the economic development of the U.S. (27B) explain how specific needs result in scientific discoveries and technological innovations in medicine (28A) analyze how scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and the application of these by the free enterprise system improve the standard of living the U.S. (28C) understand how the free enterprise system drives technological innovation and its application in the marketplace such as cell phones, inexpensive personal computers, and global positioning products
Describe how Americans have influenced the rest of the world in this global era

3. Technological innovation
inventing a product/process
Requires creativity
Producing or implementing it
Requires resources/organization
United States
World leaders in technological innovations
Free Enterprise system provides incentives (profits) for creativity

4. Medicine and Health Medical Innovations Genetic Engineering
Drugs developed to slow down effects of HIV/AIDS
Currently working to find cures for cancer, Alzheimer’s, etc.
Genetic Engineering
Cloning biological genes is now possible

5. The Computer Revolution
Information Technology (IT)
Silicon chips launched a technological revolution
Silicon Valley (CA)
Home to millions of jobs in manufacturing, programming, and services
Microsoft, Apple, Intel, Google, etc.

6. The Global Economy Multinational Corporation Globalization
McDonald’s, Disney, Wal-Mart, Apple
Employ millions at home and abroad
Globalization
Technological innovations  faster transportation and communication
Foreign countries provide cheap labor, lax environmental laws, and lower taxes
Creates competition and lower prices (i.e. cars)

7. Managing the Environment
Global Warming
Pollutants trap heat on Earth
Greenhouse effect raises temperatures to dangerous levels
Acid Rain
Pollutants turn into acids washed out of air when it rains
Erosion of the Ozone Layer
Ultraviolet radiation can cause cancer
Water Pollution
Crowded cities lead to increased sewage that contaminates water

8. Changes in American Demography
Study of population
U.S. Population
3rd largest in the world
Shifting from Northeast to West

9. The Immigration Issue Legal Immigrants Illegal Immigrants
Those who receive visas for permanent residence
Illegal Immigrants
People who cross the border/land on shores without permission
Some enter legally but overstay their temporary permits

10. The Immigration Issue Role in the U.S.
Often work for low wages in agriculture, construction, landscape, or domestic services
Some don’t pay taxes
Some require social services (school, healthcare)
Some have children who are American citizens
Central issue in American politics