Globalization / Free Trade Project
Objectives
Introduction
Task Process Globalization Resources
Map Resources
Rubric Conclusion
OBJECTIVES:
- Learning the importance of geography
- Obtaining a global perspective
- Using researching skills
- Understanding that Globalization has mixed results and is a
concern of all people.
INTRODUCTION:
The world is getting smaller every day. At a local store,
Americans can buy cheese from Switzerland, coffee from Colombia,
sneakers from Indonesia, nuts from Ivory Coast, and Computer software
from India. This is the way of Globalization.
Some say that Globalization is good while others claim that it is the
root of all evil in the world. The President of the United States
promotes global free trade. However, when heads of states gather
to discuss free trade, protesters angrily gather outside of the meeting
building; violence and destruction sometimes describe their protest. To
understand the world today, one must grasp the complexity of
Globalization.
TASK:
Students will research globalization as nations trade with one
another. Note that Globalization is much larger than trade, but
this will the first step of understanding this term. Identify the pros
and cons of Globalization. Provide an example highlighting the
analysis. Create a nation’s trading policy. Choose a
position dealing with Globalization. Opponents will show how
globalization has damage or ruin the country; Supports will show how
globalization helped the country.
PROCESS:
1. Read various articles about globalization and world trade.
a. Read the Current Articles about
globalization. Summarize one. (At
Least One Paragraph)
b. Read the Presidential
articles. Summarize one. (At
Least One Paragraph)
c. Read the Key
Terms section, create a definition and place the eight terms in
your Laundry List section of
your notebook.
2. After researching the complexities of Globalization, create a
fictitious nation identifying the location and neighboring (real) nations and (real) potential trading partners.
3. Create a map that illustrates neighbors and trading partners.
Provide arrows indicating trade routes and a key illustrating main
trading products. (Homework Assignment)
4. Read the section called Research Tools.
Find articles supporting and rejecting Globalization. Make two
list labeled Pro and Con. Place in your notebook for teacher
inspection.
5. Determine your position concerning Globalization. Are you in
favor, do you reject, or are you somewhere in between. Explain
your position by describing your fictitious nations trading
policies. Explain reasons behind this trade policy.
6. Use a newspaper article as a format.
7. Map Activity must display your fictitious nation's trading policy (For or Against)
GLOBALIZATION
RESOURCES:
Current Articles Resources –
Presidential Articles and Free Trade
Key Terms (8)
Research Tools:
A. Trade – From DMOZ: International Trade - Includes pro and con views.
http://dmoz.org/Society/Issues/Economic/International/Trade/
B. US Trade Policy: Trade Observatory:
http://www.tradeobservatory.org/pages/home.cfm
C. International Trade –
Proponents of Free Trade (Pro)
Opponents of Free Trade (Cons)
MAP RESOURCES:
The following web sites can assist students will the
map homework assignment and will provide general information about
various nations.
RUBRIC (TEST GRADE)
Content:
Understand the basics of the Globalization
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Poor Unacceptable
20
17
15
13
12
Creativity:
Applying knowledge to the fictitious nation (Uniqueness)
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Poor Unacceptable
20
17
15
13
12
Critical
Thinking: Understanding of the benefits and cost of
Globalization
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Poor Unacceptable
20
17
15
13
12
Quality:
The final product displays a professional manner. (i.e. Typed report)
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Poor Unacceptable
20
17
15
13 12
Completeness/
On Task: The following assignments must have sufficient detail
to display
knowledge: complete the Article, Map Activity, and Editorial. Are
you productive during each class period?
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Poor Unacceptable
20
17
15
13
12
RUBRIC (HOMEWORK GRADE):
Map:
Homework Assignment
Must display detail, creativity, and quality
Excellent
Good
Satisfactory
Poor Unacceptable
100
89
79
69 40
CONCLUSION:
You are the editor of the newspaper. Provide an editorial
supporting the fictitious nation’s trading policy and its position on
Globalization. (Full Essay Format)
By Henry St.Julien
henrys@wareham.k12.ma.us
Global Studies II
Wareham High School
Last Update 10/20/03