Lesson One
Assignment
Open a new Word document or PowerPoint presentation. Label it SS10U3L1.surname
In this document, complete ONE of the assignments outlined below.
Submit this assignment using the Assignment Folder for U3L1 Eco Globalization.
How Globalization Affects Developing Countries
Choice 1
Read portions of Chapter Nine, pages 226-229 and refer to the following web site - IMF and World Bank. Then research online to discover whether the IMF and the World Bank are successful in their role of fostering world wide economic growth and employment. Create a 2 column chart that lists the positive and negative contributions of the IMF or World Bank. Then write a detailed paragraph indicating your final perspective as to whether either of these institutions is a positive or negative influence in the world today.
Criteria to include:
2 column chart listing positive and negative contributions
A list of 3+ sources of information (Wikipedia is NOT a valid source)
A detailed paragraph stating your overall conclusions
OR
Choice 2
Read pages 232-233 of the text. Then (click play) to watch the Chinese Growth, Increasing Threat and visit the New York Times video, Choking on Growth to examine China's pollution crisis...
Chinese Growth, Increasing ThreatÂ
Choking on Growth
In a Word document, paste the following questions and include your answers directly below the questions.
           a) Identify and explain (in detail) how economic factors have contributed to environmental concerns in China.
           b) Offer detailed suggestions for a balanced solution that takes into account economic growth as well as environmental and health concerns. Remember not to make similar mistakes made in response to WW1, the Russian Revolution, etc.
Evaluation for this assignment will be based on the following:
1. Knowledge: Â /7
2. Content: Â /10Â
3. Mechanics: /3
TOTALÂ Â /20
Due dates are listed within the Course Calendar. Please refer to this for all updates.