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G101 and California Standards
As shown below, the material on Globalization101.org fits very well into the California History-Social Studies Standards for high-school students. Under each standard, click on the links to see sections of the site that relate to it.
Please click on the grade to see the standard alignments.
10th Grade: World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World
11th Grade: United States History and Geography: Continuity and Change in the Twentieth Century
12th Grade: Principles of Economics
10th Grade : World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World
Standard:
10.11 Students analyze the integration of countries into the world economy and the information, technological, and communications revolutions (e.g., television, satellites, computers).
Globalization101.org material that addresses this standard:
Trade Issue Brief, Related News Analyses, Lesson Plans and Ask the Expert sessions
- Trade and Globalization
- The U.S. Trade Balance
- Primer I: The Economics of International Trade
- Why Do Nations Export?
- Currencies and Exchange Rates
- Why Do Nations Import?
- Trade Specialization
- The Theory of Comparative Advantage
- Comparative Advantage versus Absolute Advantage
- Primer II: Government Regulation Of Trade
- Import Restrictions
- Export Subsidies
- Consequences of Trade Restrictions
- Tariff Debates in U.S. History
- Liberalization: The "Deregulation" of International Trade
- Liberalization of International Trade
- Multilateral Trade Liberalization: The Uruguay Round and the World Trade Organization
- The Doha “Development” Round
- Regional Trade Liberalization
- The Changing Composition of Trade
- Trade Challenges for the United States
- News Analysis: Mexican Foreign Minister Says Trade and Migration are Priorites in US-Mexico Relationship
- News Analysis: U.S. Congress Grants President Trade Promotion Authority
- News Analysis: Reaction to U.S. Farm Act Highlights Tension Between Domestic Politics and International Obligations
- News Analysis: Proliferation of Bilateral and Regional Free Trade Agreements May Threaten Multilateral Talks
- News Analysis: U.S. Initiates Ambitious Plan for Middle East Free Trade Area
- News Analysis: The Cancún Debacle
- News Analysis: President Bush Lifts Controversial Steel Tariffs
- News Analysis: New Doha Round "Framework Agreement"
- News Analysis: What Others Think About Outsourcing
- News Analysis: U.S. Current Account Deficit Causes Concern Around the Globe
- News Analysis: New Era Opens in Global Textile & Apparel Trade
- News Analysis: International Oil Markets and the Global Economy
- News Analysis: Globalization of the Food Supply: Mad Cow Disease & International Trade
- News Analysis: U.S. Lawmakers Approve CAFTA
- Lesson Plan: Lesson Plan on the Theory of Comparative Advantage
- Lesson Plan: Lesson Plan on the U.S. Trade Deficit
- Lesson Plan: Lesson Plan on Why Nations Trade
- Ask the Expert: Workers' Rights and Free Trade in Central America
Investment Issue Brief, Related News Analyses and Lesson Plans
- What Are the Different Kinds of Foreign Investment?
- Why Do Companies Invest Overseas?
- Where Does Foreign Investment Take Place?
- News Analysis: OECD Reports Drop in Foreign Direct Investment Affecting Developed and Developing Nations
- News Analysis: Long-Running Trade Dispute over U.S. Tax Break May Be Ending
- Lesson Plan: Unit on Foreign Investment & Globalization
Technology Issue Brief and Related News Analyses
- Introduction
- The Impact of Information Technology
- Industrial Structure and Jobs
- Workforce
- Financial Markets
- Benefits
- Concerns
- Improving Sectors of Society: Health, Education, and Government
- Health Care
- Education
- Government
- Digital Divides and Privacy and Security Concerns
- The International Digital Divide
- News Analysis:Technology Changes News Coverage of War
- News Analysis: United States Announces Intention to Maintain Control Over Internet
- News Analysis: China’s New Internet Regulations
- Lesson Plan: Unit on Technology & Globalization
11th Grade: United States History and Geography: Continuity and Change in the Twentieth Century
Standard:
11.8.7 Students analyze the economic boom and social transformation of post–World War II America. Describe the effects on society and the economy of technological developments since 1945, including the computer revolution, changes in communication, advances in medicine, and improvements in agricultural technology
Globalization101.org material that addresses this sub-standard:
Technology Issue Brief
- Industrial Structure and Jobs
- Workforce
- Health Care
Standard:
11.9 Students analyze U.S. foreign policy since World War II. 1. Discuss the establishment of the United Nations and International Declaration of Human Rights, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and their importance in shaping modern Europe and maintaining peace and international order.
Globalization101.org material that addresses this sub-standard:
Trade Issue Brief and Related News Analyses
- Liberalization: The "Deregulation" of International Trade
- Liberalization of International Trade
- Multilateral Trade Liberalization: The Uruguay Round and the World Trade Organization
- The Doha “Development” Round
- Regional Trade Liberalization
- News Analysis: Proliferation of Bilateral and Regional Free Trade Agreements May Threaten Multilateral Talks
- News Analysis: New Doha Round "Framework Agreement"
International Law and Organizations and Related News Analysis
- Introduction
- States
- International Organizations
- Non-Governmental Organizations
- Individuals
- Transnational corporations
- International Organizations
- The United Nations System
- UN Specialized Agencies
- UN Related Organizations
- UN Programs and Funds
- Regional Organizations
- News Analysis: The Everest of Change....Reforming the United Nations
IMF and World Bank Issue Brief, Related News Analysis, Lesson Plan and Ask the Expert
- Introduction
- The Origin of IFIs
- The International Monetary Fund
- How Does the IMF Achieve Its Goals?
- Why Is the IMF Controversial?
- World Bank
- The IBRD
- International Development Association (IDA)
- International Finance Corporation (IFC)
- Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
- International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID)
- Why is the World Bank Controversial?
- Conclusion
- News Analysis: Change in World Bank Leadership
- Lesson Plan: World Bank and IMF Lesson Plan
- Ask the Expert: The International Monetary Fund
12th Grade: Principles of Economics
Standard:
12.4 Students analyze the elements of the U.S. labor market in a global setting. 4. Explain the effects of international mobility of capital and labor on the U.S. economy.
Globalization101.org material that addresses this sub-standard:
Investment Issue Brief and Related News Analyses
- Capital Inflows
- Employment
- News Analysis: Pessimism and Uncertainty Dominate Meeting of the World Economic Forum
- News Analysis: OECD Reports Drop in Foreign Direct Investment Affecting Developed and Developing Nations
Migration Issue Brief
- Why Does Migration Happen
- Economic Effects of Migration
Trade Issue Brief
- Trade and International Labor Standards
Ask the Expert Sessions
- Workers' Rights and Free Trade in Central America
- How immigration came to be one of the most political, international issues.
Standard:
12.6 Students analyze issues of international trade and explain how the U.S. economy affects, and is affected by, economic forces beyond the United States's borders.
Globalization101.org material that addresses this standard:
Trade Issue Brief and Related News Analyses, Lesson Plans and Ask the Expert sessions
- Trade and Globalization
- The U.S. Trade Balance
- Primer I: The Economics of International Trade
- Why Do Nations Export?
- Currencies and Exchange Rates
- Why Do Nations Import?
- Trade Specialization
- The Theory of Comparative Advantage
- Comparative Advantage versus Absolute Advantage
- Primer II: Government Regulation Of Trade
- Import Restrictions
- Export Subsidies
- Consequences of Trade Restrictions
- Tariff Debates in U.S. History
- Liberalization: The "Deregulation" of International Trade
- Liberalization of International Trade
- Multilateral Trade Liberalization: The Uruguay Round and the World Trade Organization
- The Doha “Development” Round
- Regional Trade Liberalization
- The Changing Composition of Trade
- Trade Challenges for the United States
- News Analysis: Proliferation of Bilateral and Regional Free Trade Agreements May Threaten Multilateral Talks
- News Analysis: U.S. Initiates Ambitious Plan for Middle East Free Trade Area
- News Analysis: The Cancún Debacle
- News Analysis: EU Pushes for Greater Recognition of Geographic Product Names
- News Analysis: President Bush Lifts Controversial Steel Tariffs
- News Analysis: New Doha Round "Framework Agreement"
- News Analysis: What Others Think About Outsourcing
- News Analysis: U.S. Current Account Deficit Causes Concern Around the Globe
- News Analysis: New Era Opens in Global Textile & Apparel Trade
- News Analysis: Dispute Over Aircraft Subsidies Back on WTO Docket
- News Analysis: International Oil Markets and the Global Economy
- News Analysis: Globalization of the Food Supply: Mad Cow Disease & International Trade
- News Analysis: Drug Importation and its Impact on the World Pharmaceutical Market
- News Analysis: U.S. Lawmakers Approve CAFTA
- News Analysis: Nestle and Fairtrade
- Lesson Plan: Lesson Plan on the Theory of Comparative Advantage
- Lesson Plan: Lesson Plan on the U.S. Trade Deficit
- Lesson Plan: Lesson Plan on Why Nations Trade
- Ask the Expert: Workers' Rights and Free Trade in Central America
Investment Issue Brief and Related News Analyses
- What Are the Different Kinds of Foreign Investment?
- Why Do Companies Invest Overseas?
- Where Does Foreign Investment Take Place?
- News Analysis: OECD Reports Drop in Foreign Direct Investment Affecting Developed and Developing Nations
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