Introduction

Cultural Awareness "Bingo"
This activity has us testing our knowledge of different cultures, religions, and ethnicities around the globe. Use the discussion tab above to tell a story about a unique cultural experience you've had! Homework: Join the Wiki and Post under "Cultural Experience"

How World Aware Are You?
This "quiz" is designed to "test" your knowledge of current world leaders and events.

Miniature Earth Project-
If we could shrink the earth's population to a village of 100 people representing the world, keeping the same proportions we have today, it would look something like this...

media type="youtube" key="i4639vev1Rw" height="234" width="384"

Lesson 1: Elements of Culture
In today's lesson, we will explore the major elements of culture: government, religion, and economics. We will also discuss what impacts cultural change.

Lesson 2: International Development
Today's lesson provides an exploration of the developing world.

Lesson 3: Global Interdependence & Cooperation
Today we explore how the world is becoming more interdependent and global issues we face. Additionally, regional and international governmental and non-governmental organizations are introduced.

Handout:

Homework: Wiki Post "Global Issues" - Use the discussion tab to discuss what you believe to be the most pressing global issue we face today.

media type="youtube" key="fzZ1Gl5UfE0" width="392" height="219" align="left" media type="youtube" key="_yio6kQrlYQ" width="392" height="219"

Lesson 4: The United Nations
2 day lesson in which we examine the structure, function, and purpose of the UN. Day 1 Homework: UN Webquest on back of guided notes

Day 2 Homework: Wiki Post "Is the UN Obsolete?" - Use the discussion tab on this page to discuss what role, if any, the UN serves in today's world.

70th General Assembly Debate 9/28 - 10/6/2015, NYC
media type="youtube" key="T4qL8PAvNJc" width="336" height="251"

Lesson 5: Global Powers
This lesson introduces students to key ideas in international relations and evaluates the current global power structure. Homework: Wiki Post "US Role" - Considering today's activity & the survey in class, respond to the discussion about the "US Role" in today's world.

Intro Unit Skill Lesson: Finding, Evaluating, and Citing Sources (2 Days)
This lesson introduces students to valuable global-oriented resources that should serve as the starting point for all future research endeavors and serves as a diagnostic of basic skills (such as summarizing information, evaluating bias, and citing resources). Day 1 Activity: Day 2 Activity: Students must complete **two (2)** evaluations! **TYPED AND UPLOADED TO TURNITIN.COM**

Introduction Review & Reflection
A review of important ideas and terms from our first unit and a chance to reflect on what we learned.