Globalization

Theme: Globalization Skill: Summarization and Synthesis

Day 1: Intro to Economics Obj -Explain basic economic concepts Activity - The Lorax & World Resources, Globalization Illustrations HW - Globalization Reading

Day 2: Globalization Obj - Identify key trade agreements and governing bodies. Explore issues and controversies surrounding globalization. Activity - Lesson, Financial Institution Jigsaw, Video & Wiki Post HW - Globalization Assignment - Sesame Street, Coke/McDonald's, Rap Topics

Day 3: Skill Introduction Obj- Practice key reading and writing skills while summarizing text. Activity - The Rise of the Rest HW - Article Summary

Day 4: Globalization Rap Obj - Students will create informational rap about term/ concept/ or issue related to globalization Activity - Begin research - focus on research for skill assessment HW - Topic Selection Sheet (Day 4 Wksht)

Day 5: Research & Skill Day Objective- Students will continue to practice research & summarization skills Activity - $2.00 summary HW - 2/4 summaries due tomorrow

Day 6: Research & Skill Day Objective - Students will finalize content research for globalization rap Activity - Work Time HW - 2/4 summaries due tomorrow

Day 7: Outline Objective - Students will view film on global economic issues Activity - Mini-Lesson (Video) & Work Time (Concept Outline) HW - Wiki Post

Day 8: US Causes Global Crisis Objective: Listen to audio clip and analyze political cartoons to gather understanding of global financial crisis Activity: 45 min mini-lesson & Work time (Draft of Rap) HW - Rap rough draft

Day 9: Work Day Objective: Students will familiarize themselves with Audacity program. Activity: Audacity tutorial. Work time (Finalize draft & begin recording) HW -

Day 10: In the News G-20 Summit Objective: Students will identify purpose of G-20 and assess successes & failures of most recent summit. Activity: 45 min mini-lesson & Work time (Finish recording & begin editing) HW -

Day 11: Project Wrap Up Objective: Students will finalize their globalization in rap projects. Activity: Import and align soundtracks with lyrics. Save and export. Post on wikispace along with final copy of lyrics (song citiation included) HW - Reflection