Social Studies 10-2 [5 cr] - AB Ed copy 2
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| Unit 1 - Globalization and You | 1.2.4 Global Connections Discussion | In a well-constructed paragraph, describe yourself to your classmates. Include at least one sentence in which you explain how you are connected to another part of the world. Examples include the country from which your ancestors emigrated, an interest in food, fashion or music from another ... |
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| 1.4.4 Traditions Discussion | In a paragraph of at least 5 sentences, describe a tradition that is meaningful to you. Remember that a tradition is a customary activity that includes anything from a religious practice to something your family or friends do year after year. Your discussion does not need to be about Christmas. ... |
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| Unit 2 - Historical Globalization and Imperialism | 2.2.6 Historical Images Discussion | On July 12, 1534, the French explorer Jacques Cartier (sometimes called the “Discoverer of Canada”) and his men were exploring the St. Lawrence River in a boat when they encountered some Aboriginal men.
Read the following excerpt from Cartier’s journal. July 12, 1534 We were in one of our ... |
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| Unit 3 - Legacies of Globalization | 3.2.5 Worldviews Discussion | After completing the 3.2.5 reading and the Worldviews Self-Test, answer the following questions in a well-written paragraph. Did anything surprise you about the images? What makes one country more "developed" than another? Is it money? Technology? Peace? Good environmental standards? Or is there ... |
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| Unit 4 - Economic Foundations of Globalization | 4.4.7 Who Should Decide? | Answer the following questions in a well-written paragraph. Who should have more authority in economic affairs, the Canadian government or an international organization like the IMF or the World Trade Organization? Why? |
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| Unit 5 - Contemporary Economic Globalization | 5.2.5 Discuss Haiti | After completing the readings on page 5.2.5, answer the following question in a well-written paragraph. What effect did the actions of the IMF in Haiti have on prosperity for the people there? Provide evidence to support your position. |
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| 5.3.2 Discuss Two Photos | After looking at the two photos on page 5.3.2, answer the following questions in a paragraph. Explain what you see in the two photos. What two perspectives on globalization are shown in the photos? (That is, do they show a mostly positive or mostly negative view on the effects of globalization?) ... |
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| Unit 6 - Stewardship and Sustainability | 6.2.2 Ecological Footprint | An ecological footprint is the amount of land area required to meet the resource needs and waste needs of an individual. In other words, your ecological footprint is how much you need personally to live the way you do.
Answer the following questions in a well-written paragraph.
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| Unit 7 - The Global Village | 7.2.3 United States of Borg Discussion | After reading the poem on page 7.2.2, answer the following questions in a well-written paragraph.
Do you agree with the author's point of view? Are people and communities around the world becoming more alike, following "American" values and culture? Provide support for your response. |
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| Unit 8 - My Role in a Globalizing World | 8.2.8 Human Rights Discussion | After reading about human rights around the world, answer the following question in a well-written paragraph. Provide support for your response. What are the two most important human rights and why? (See the list on course pages 8.2.2 and 8.2.8.) Your response will be evaluated according ... |
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