1. Learning Goal: 5
Define/locate examples of supranational regions and examine the benefits and challenges associated
Criteria for Success:
Define Supranationalism
Provide examples of and locate Supranational Organizations
Analyze both Pros & Cons of Supranational Organizations

2. Supranationalism !?!?!?
Q: What does this mean? Take a few minutes to record in you ISN what you think supranationalism means. ? ?
Allow (5mins) have students share/ compare with a class mate
Discuss as a group

3. Supranationalism
A form of international cooperation in which countries give up some control of their affairs as they work together to achieve shared goals

4. Supranational Organizations
NATO- North Atlantic Treaty Organization
A focus on defense of member states rather than unity
UNASUR- Union of South American Nations
Combines  two existing customs unions –  Mercosur and the Andean Community of Nations
EU- European Union
An experiment to form the United States of Europe
(Not all excited about idea)
UN- United Nations
Worlds largest organization (193), must put world interests above own (difficult to do)
Some example not ALL

5. Benefits & Challenges
Take a few minutes to record some of the benefits and challenges of supranationalism.
Allow 5 mins
Share with partner
Discuss as a class

6. Processes that Effect Power to Control Territory
 Ability to control territory is dependent on access to resources (and moving them) 
Examples: energy sources, human capital, labor, development, technology and favorable geography.
Oil exports are virtually the only source of foreign revenue for landlocked South Sudan.

7. Processes that Effect Power to Control Territory
Favorable geography = easy movement of products and people. (not so easy for South Sudan)
Conflict/war results around the arising need for access to resources.
Ethnic and cultural differences may be manipulated to gain support for conflict/war.
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir (L) South Sudan president Salva Kiir (R) 
Despite denials, both governments have aided insurgents on neighboring soil.
Avoided a pipeline shutdown 9/3/13

8. U1LG5 Activity All portions will be completed using this website.
Begin by Recording the Pros/ Cons of Supranationalism in your ISN.  Compare to your own benefits and challenges list.
Next, read the South Sudan Current Events article and answer the questions listed in your ISN.
Complete the Map Activity using the links provided and answer the questions on the back of the handout.