Global Studies

Description

With more than seven billion people living in the world today, there are countless newsworthy stories waiting to be told. In this course students become real-world news reporters, researching and writing for the Global News Network. Students explore human rights, the environment, global security, international economic systems, and much more. Students learn how to perform accurate research and fact-finding missions, while learning how to present their discoveries with clarity and context. Students will also be able to identify tangible global problems and outline well-developed solutions. This course uses current and compelling stories to engage students in the world around them. 

Major Topics and Concepts

Module One

Pacing
Plagiarism/Academic Integrity
Web 2.0 Tools

 
Module Two

Using Geography to Think Globally
Getting There
Global Climates
Climate Classifications
Global Perspective Survey

 
Module Three

Populations
Using Demographics
Footprints
World Hunger

 
Module Four

First Impressions
Stereotypes
Understanding Culture
Cultural Universals

 
Module Five

Power and Politics
Planning a Government
National Identities
Language of Anthems
Terrorism

 
Module Six

Economics
Global Economic Systems
Communism
GDP and GNP
Globalization
The European Union

 
Module Seven

Human Rights
Ending Apartheid
Refugees
Child Labor
Disappearances, Prisoners of Conscience, and Torture
Human Rights Enforcement

 
Module Eight

Global Water
Global Energy
Global Warming
Oil Production
Waste

 
Module Nine

Project Planning
Project Presentation