Week of April 1-5, 2k24

Globalization continues!

Unit Q's

1. What do you think goes into making a shoe? Yes. I asked you that. What does it take to make a shoe? Take off your shoe, look at it, and think about the materials your shoe is made of. Where is your shoe made? Yes, it’ll show you where it’s made! What is needed to make a shoe???
2. Define globalization (7th grade definition!)
3. What were two negative impacts of globalization based off the first two pages of the doc?
4. What do you think is one reason (which we take for granted) that allows us to do business on the other side of the world and not rely on the nation we are in? Does this mean geographical borders are important?...
5. What is a tariff? Yes…I know we know this…But I want you to know!
6. What is exchanged in global trade?
7. How is the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) both a good and bad thing for the nations in North America?
8. Let’s read the massive lists of positive and negative effects of globalization and list seven (yes, seven) pros and cons of globalization…
9. Presidents and other government officials from around the world raise and lower tariffs on the regular. How is this both good and bad? Do you think this does more good than bad?
10. How has nationalism now increased due to globalisation? (This is how it is spelled in British newspapers & magazines?
11. Looking at the map, why do you think the minimum wages are so different, high, low, etc? Do you think this has an impact on why goods are made in certain countries and not others? What two continents have the lowest minimum wages? The map of the United States shows different colors because the individual states have different minimum wages.
12. Shipping. Yes, shipping. How have the massive shipping containers and cargo ships had a positive impact on globalization?
13. The Ever Given was a perfect example of how globalization can be absolutely wrecked when one container ship causes an issue. What happened to the Ever Given and how did it negatively affect world trade?
14. How has the war in Gaza affected world trade?

Buckle Up...Mr. Barry's anger issues come out!

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Modern China & North Korea Unit Doc

The Empire and then People’s Republic of China

中华人民共和国

Zhōnghuá Rénmín Gònghéguó

Pre Q: What do you know about China?

1. What is the population of China?

2. When did the last dynasty end in China?

2.5 What did the people call for in the early 1900s?

3. What nation invaded China during World War II?

4. When Chiang Kai-Shek became the leader of the nationalist party, he attempted to fight off communist party supporters and militants in the 1920s-19302. Kai-Schek was defeated and fled to what modern-day nation?

5. After reading the paragraphs and watching the flicks about the revolution and the Great Leap Forward briefly explain what Mao Zedong's Great Leap Forward was. Was it successful? What do you think was the biggest struggle for the people during this Great Leap Forward?

6. The Cultural Revolution was a big deal. Who were the Red Guards? Why do you think these Red Guards did what they did? Do you think this Cultural Revolution helped or hurt China? (opinionated)?

7.23. Who was the president who tried to open the door to trading with China in the 1970s?

8. 75. Who was Deng Xiaoping & completely reform China? Where did he go to get his ideas? Was this a good move for China? (opinionated)

9. Mr Barry’s father worked in China for over 10 years. One of things he told him more than anything was the tremendous focus on education and how the nation educated its people. What do you think about this testing system? Do you think the United States uses a system similar to this?

10. What was the 1979 family planning policy in China called? What do you think is one benefit from this policy and what is one problem with this policy? (opinionated) Is the policy still in effect today? How does this type of concept help & hurt a nation?

11. China truly came to the international scene in the 1980s when they opened their door to trade with the rest of the world. Read the Tiananmen Square paragraphs and watch the two flicks in the doc. Explain the Tiananmen Square protest and how it was important both in China and across the rest of the world. How is China’s approach to “May 5” both good and bad for the nation?

12. Huge populations require a lot of amount of

13. What two nations consume the most energy in the world?

14. What fuel does China rely on the most and what is the largest problem with this fuel?

15. What are three benefits of the Three Gorges Dam? Oops…What was a consequence of the dam?

16. Between 1980-1984, China created a new reform: Special Economic Zones. What was the point of these zones? What are two pros and two cons of these SEZ's? If you had to open a company, would you consider China based on what you’ve learned so far about the nation? Why/why not?

17. What is the purpose of the Belt & Road Initiative and how is China “legally” taking over world trade…muahahaha. What do you think is one massive problem with China’s Belt & Road Initiative? Explain why you think the rest of the world, especially the United States, is fearful of China’s Belt & Road Project/

18. The Trade Wars between the United States is good/bad (choose one) because…. (Explain)...

19. Who is Xi Jingping & how is he “rewriting history” in China? What three adjectives would you use to describe him as a person/leader? Provide one example of why you think this…

20. Do you feel China’s facial recognition system is good for the people & the country? Explain what are some pros and cons of this new technology.

21 After taking a look at The Economist magazine about China, what do you think the world thinks of China? This is soooooo difficult!

22. Why is Taiwan important to China?

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

조선민주주의인민공화국/朝鮮民主主義人民共和國

1. What DO we know about this nation?
2. What are three things you think of when "North Korea" comes to mind? (opinionated)
3. What country invaded North Korea during the 1890s?
4. How many people live in North Korea and roughly how large is the country?
5. What is the name of the boundary between North and South Korea?
6. What is Juche? Does juche see realistic for the citizens in North Korea? Why do you think this?
7. When did Kim Jung Un become the Supreme Leader of North Korea? What do you think of the title “Supreme Leader”?
8. How would you explain North Korean media/television after reading about it
9. What president visited North Korea and attempted to negotiate peace between North and South Korea
10. After reading the "Human Rights" section, what information surprises or disturbs you the most? (opinionated)

Week of March 25-29, 2k24

Cold War project due Monday, Mar. 25!

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How global is your sneaker? 

 Due Wed by 8:00 pm

The World Goes Global!

Globalization Unit

Unit Q's

1. What do you think goes into making a shoe? Yes. I asked you that. What does it take to make a shoe? Take off your shoe, look at it, and think about the materials your shoe is made of. Where is your shoe made? Yes, it’ll show you where it’s made! What is needed to make a shoe???
2. Define globalization (7th grade definition!)
3. What were two negative impacts of globalization based off the first two pages of the doc?
4. What do you think is one reason (which we take for granted) that allows us to do business on the other side of the world and not rely on the nation we are in? Does this mean geographical borders are important?...
5. What is a tariff? Yes…I know we know this…But I want you to know!
6. What is exchanged in global trade?
7. How is the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) both a good and bad thing for the nations in North America?
8. Let’s read the massive lists of positive and negative effects of globalization and list seven (yes, seven) pros and cons of globalization…
9. Presidents and other government officials from around the world raise and lower tariffs on the regular. How is this both good and bad? Do you think this does more good than bad?
10. How has nationalism now increased due to globalisation? (This is how it is spelled in British newspapers & magazines?
11. Looking at the map, why do you think the minimum wages are so different, high, low, etc? Do you think this has an impact on why goods are made in certain countries and not others? What two continents have the lowest minimum wages? The map of the United States shows different colors because the individual states have different minimum wages.
12. Shipping. Yes, shipping. How have the massive shipping containers and cargo ships had a positive impact on globalization?
13. The Ever Given was a perfect example of how globalization can be absolutely wrecked when one container ship causes an issue. What happened to the Ever Given and how did it negatively affect world trade?
14. How has the war in Gaza affected world trade?

Buckle Up...Mr. Barry's anger issues come out!

Week of March 18-24, 2k24

The Cold War...

Cold War Project -- Please wear a coat...

Week of March 11-13, 2k24

Finish the European Union!

Answer the Q’s below.  When finished answering the Q’s, create a “T chart” with 5 pros/benefits of being a member of the European Union and five cons/disadvantages of the European Union. HW Grade

PROS /Advantages CONS/Disadvantages        

1. How many nations are in the EU? 
2. What are two nations not in the EU who want to join?
3. Summarize the six core values of the EU in one or two sentences. Try to put them in your own words.
4. Looking at the image on page 2 next to “4. Economic Security”.  What is the message in this political cartoon?
5. How many official languages are in the EU?
6. There is a bar chart on page 3 that shows which countries contribute the most funds ($$$) and which nations receive the most funds ($$$).  Do you think the nations that contribute the most should help out those who need the most, or should the funding ($$$) be more evenly distributed?  Why do you think this?
7. After looking at some headlines about the EU (page 4 & 5), how are sanctions on Russia both good and bad for both sides?
8. Why was the EU formed after WWII?  
9. What is a tariff?
10. What nation was in the process (but has already left) of leaving the EU?
11. What nations in the EU are generally wealthier?  Why is this?
12. What is the currency of the EU called? 
13. What is a trade bloc?
14. Why do immigrants go to some EU nations, but they do not migrate to any EU nation?
15. How are the number of members of the European Parliament decided?  Do you think this is fair? How many members are there?
16. About how much of Europe considered themselves citizens of the EU?  Why do you think these people do or do not consider themselves citizens of the EU?
17.  What are the five largest members of the EU in Parliament? 
18. What is the motto of the EU?   What do you think this means?
19. Describe the flag of the EU and explain what it symbolizes. 
20. The EU encourages people to learn multiple languages.  Why do you think this is important?
21. Why do you think it is important that all the nations in the EU follow the same laws when battling/fighting against climate change?
22. Do you think the European Union more unites or divides the continent?  Provide three reasons  in your response.

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The Cold War...

Cold War Intro HW

Week of March 4-8, 2k24

Monday -- Holy Sites Trip

The following Q’s are a TEST Grade.  The Q’s are divided into two sections.  You must answer TWO Q’s from each section.  You may choose any two Q’s.  These are to be typed, MLA format, Times New Roman, one-inch margins. 

Each Q is worth 10 points.  You must provide a minimum of five sentences in each of your answers and you must answer all parts of the Q’s.   

Due Day 2 of this week!

 

Section I

1. Briefly describe the United Nations and two of its goals.  Provide one example of how the United Nations meets one of these goals, and how the United Nations fails to meet their goals.

2. How does the United Nations serve some countries better than others?  What types of nations do you think benefit from the United Nations?  Provide an example of a nation you think the UN serves more than others.  Is this fair? Why/why not?

3. Explain a situation like the Ukraine-Russian War, the massive surge in illegal immigrants coming into the United States at the southern border, the Afghan government taken over by the Taliban who are now restricting women’s rights to an education, whether nations like Iran or North Korea should be allowed to manufacture nuclear weapons, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict over the land, etc.  How could the United Nations help improve these situations?  Aside from sending money, what are three ways the United Nations could help these situations according to the goals of the UN.  Do you think they have the ability to help?   Explain why/why not.

Section II

1. You have all heard about Jim Crow laws from readings in Language Arts, To Kill a Mockingbird, and in 5th grade when learning about the 16th St. Church bombing. Schools were some of the most affected areas of Jim Crow laws. YOU go to school! Why would the government want schools to be places where segregation laws were applied? How could schools further separate whites and blacks? How could schools be a good place to reinforce segregationist ideas? Do you think segregation still exists today in the United States in some form or fashion?

2. Sports have always been a place where barriers have been broken. Explain how athletes have had an impact on Civil Rights. You must use Jesse Owens and Tommie Smith & John Carlos’ example in your explanation. You may use other athletes as well. Do you think Smith and Carlos should have made a political statement during the Olympic Games? Do you think they should have made their statements during the national anthem? If not, when should they have made their statements? Explain your answers.

3. Human rights violations have been in the news quite a lot in recent years.  China, Afghanistan, Syria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Uganda, & yes, in the United States.  How should nations be punished for violating human rights?  Should international organizations be banned or encouraged not to do business in these nations?  Should these nations be allowed to host/participate in international sporting events? Explain in detail why/why not.

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The European Union Unit!

When finished answering the Q’s, create a “T chart” with 5 pros/benefits of being a member of the European Union and five cons/disadvantages of the European Union. HW Grade

       

1. How many nations are in the EU? 
2. What are two nations not in the EU who want to join?
3. Summarize the six core values of the EU in one or two sentences. Try to put them in your own words.
4. Looking at the image on page 2 next to “4. Economic Security”.  What is the message in this political cartoon?
5. How many official languages are in the EU?
6. There is a bar chart on page 3 that shows which countries contribute the most funds ($$$) and which nations receive the most funds ($$$).  Do you think the nations that contribute the most should help out those who need the most, or should the funding ($$$) be more evenly distributed?  Why do you think this?
7. After looking at some headlines about the EU (page 4 & 5), how are sanctions on Russia both good and bad for both sides?
8. Why was the EU formed after WWII?  
9. What is a tariff?
10. What nation was in the process (but has already left) of leaving the EU?
11. What nations in the EU are generally wealthier?  Why is this?
12. What is the currency of the EU called? 
13. What is a trade bloc?
14. Why do immigrants go to some EU nations, but they do not migrate to any EU nation?
15. How are the number of members of the European Parliament decided?  Do you think this is fair? How many members are there?
16. About how much of Europe considered themselves citizens of the EU?  Why do you think these people do or do not consider themselves citizens of the EU?
17.  What are the five largest members of the EU in Parliament? 
18. What is the motto of the EU?   What do you think this means?
19. Describe the flag of the EU and explain what it symbolizes. 
20. The EU encourages people to learn multiple languages.  Why do you think this is important?
21. Why do you think it is important that all the nations in the EU follow the same laws when battling/fighting against climate change?
22. Do you think the European Union more unites or divides the continent?  Provide three reasons  in your response.