Welcome to Global Issues

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GLOBAL ISSUES

• Course Description This course introduces
  students to the concept of the global community
  through studying different regions including
  Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Northern
  Africa, Africa South of the Sahara, South Asia,
  and East Asia. Students will gain knowledge
  about cultural components, cultural values, and
  major issues facing these regions. Students will
  experience the research process through a variety
  of activities, including writing assignments,
  research papers, and oral presentations. The
  course is designed to prepare students for higher
  level Social Science courses and learn about the
  world around them.

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Global Issues

• Regional Geography Course
• Focused around Cultural and Physical Geography
  (Worldwide)
• Not only where it is on the globe, but what is
  happening there.

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Global Issues Curriculum

• Success Unit
• -Healthy Attitude/Choices (7 Habits)
• - Respect (Rules of Conduct Present.)
• - Research Study Skills
• - Reading, highlighting for content
• - Lancer Learning Results
• Community Interview
• My Plan for Success Outline

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II. Culture Unit

• Political Systems
• Economic Systems
• Religions of the World
• Elements of Culture- Language, Customs,
  Traditions, ways of dress. (External Vs.
  Internal)

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Geography - Physical

• Longitude/Latitude
• -World Climate Patterns
• - Different types of Maps

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III. Geography Cultural

• Regions of the World
• Latin America Europe
• Russia Middle East
• Africa S. Sahara South Asia
• East Asia S.E. Asia

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Curriculum for Each Region

• Map Assignments
• Population Patterns
• Cultures Lifestyles
• Living in Economy
• Environmental Issues in Region
• Charts, graphs, quizzes, video worksheets,
  lecture notes, current event articles, political
  cartoons, news clips/interviews.

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Common Core

• Emphasis on Critical Thinking, Writing, and
  Source/Document analysis
• Multiple Perspectives not just Multiple
  Choice
• Ex. Russia BCR- Vladimir Putin- Hero or Villain
  for people of Russia?

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Major Assignments

• Time Line of Important Assign. On website
• Qtr. 1 My Plan for Success Outline
• My Culture Speech
• Qtr. 2 Informational Brief
• Qtr. 3 Country Case Study Powerpoint
  Presentation
• Qtr. 4 Themes of Geography Test

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How to Help Your Child Succeed in Global Issues

• Check planners, teacher website, backpack
  organization.
• Proofread major assignments.
• Check grades
• Discuss current events with your child.