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G101 and the DC Curriculum

G101 and DC Curriculum

As shown below, the material on Globalization101.org fits very well into the D.C. Social Studies Curriculum Framework for high-school students. Under each standard, click on the links to see sections of the site that relate to it.

World History Grade 10
10.9 Students analyze the long-term military, economic and political effects of WWII.
10.10 Students explain the causes, major events, and global consequence of the Cold War
10.11. Students analyze major developments in Africa since WWII.
10.12 Students analyze major developments in Asia since WWII.
10.13 Students analyze major developments in Europe since WWII
10.14. Students analyze major developments developments in Latin America since WWII
10.15. Students analyze major developments developments in Middle East since WWII
10.16 Students analyze aspects and impacts of globalization since WWII.

United States History Grade 11
11.4 Students analyze the changing landscape, including the growth of cities and development of cities divided by race, ethnicity, and class
11.8 Analyze America's participation in World War II
11.10 Analyze the economic boom and social transformation of America mid-century
11.13. Students describe important events and trends of the late 20th century.
11.14 Students analyze the important foreign policies of and events that took place during the administrations of presidents Ronald Reagan, George Herbert Walker Bush, William Jefferson Clinton and George W. Bush

Grade 12 Principles of U.S. Government
12.11 Students analyze the influence of the federal government on the American economy

Environmental Sciences
E2 Broad Concept: The environment is a system of interdepent components affected by natural phenomena and human activity.
E5: Broad Concept: Numerous earth resources are used to sustain human affairs. The abundance and accesibility of these resources can influence their use.
E8: Broad Concept: Environmental quality is linked to natural and human-induced hazards, and the ability of science and technology to meet local, national, and global challenges.

Language Arts
Strand Language Development
Strand: Informational Text
Strand Research
Strand Media

Grade 10 World History and Geography II: The Industrial Revolution to the Modern World

Era VII: The Great Wars to 1945
10.9 Students analyze the long-term military, economic and political effects of WWII.
3. Describe the reasons for the establishment of the United Nations in 1945 and summarize the main ideas of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and their impact of the globalization of diplomacy and conflict and the balance of power.
G101 Resources that Address this Standard

International Law and Organizations Issue Brief:

International Human Rights Law
International Organizations
The United Nations System
UN Specialized Agencies
UN Related Organizations
UN Programs and Funds

Era VIII The Cold War to the Present
10.10 Students explain the causes, major events, and global consequence of the Cold War
5. Explain the impact of the defense build-up and the impact of arms control agreements, including the ABM and the SALT Treaties
G101 Resources that Address this Standard
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10.11. Students analyze major developments in Africa since WWII.
1.Identify Africa's natural features, resources, and population patterns
12. Analyze the social and economic effects of the spread of AIDS and other diseases
G101 Resources that Address this Standard

Lesson Plan: Sustainable Development and Africa's Wildlife Reserves
News Analysis: World AIDS Summit Warns of Challenges Ahead

10.12 Students analyze major developments in Asia since WWII.
10. Describe the economic growth and subsequent challenges in most of south Asia.

G101 Resources that Address this Standard

Investment Issue Brief and Related Resources:

Why Has Foreign Investment Increased So Dramatically in Recent Decades?
Financial Volatility
Contagion
Problems with Capital Inflows
Related News Analysis: China—The Number One Target for Foreign Direct Investment in 2003

Technology Issue Brief:

Technology Issue Brief: Concerns
News Analysis: New Era Opens in Global Textile & Apparel Trade
News Analysis: Chronic Diseases and the Developing World

10.13 Students analyze major developments in Europe since WWII
5. Explain how most Western European heads of state, especially within the 12-members of the European Community, worked toward creating greater European economic and political unity.

G101 Resources that Address this Standard

Migration Issue Brief: EU Enlargement
News Analyses: The New Europe
News Analysis: European Union Adopts New Stance on Immigration
News Analysis: European Integration and the Proposed EU Constitution in a Globalized World
News Analysis: Cross-Border Takeovers and Economic Patriotism

10.14. Students analyze major developments developments in Latin America since WWII
7. Trace the importance of trade and regional trade treaties
9. Describe the return to populism and socialism in Venezuala, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile
G101 Resources that Address this Standard
Invesment Issue Brief

NAFTA Chapter 11
Investment and Labor

Trade Issue Brief and Related Resources

Regional Trade Agreements
News Analysis: Mexican Foreign Minister Says Trade and Migration are Priorites in US-Mexico Relationship
News Analysis: U.S. Lawmakers Approve CAFTA
News Analysis: What Latin America Thinks About Globalization

10.15. Students analyze major developments developments in Middle East since WWII
1. Identify the weaknesses and fragility of the oil-rich Persian Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and others.
G101 Resources that Address this Standard
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10.16 Students analyze aspects and impacts of globalization since WWII.
2. Identify recent scientific, technological, and medical advances
G101 Resources that Address this Standard
Technology Issue Brief and Related Resources

Introduction
Industrial Structure and Jobs
Workforce
Financial Markets
Benefits
Concerns
Improving Sectors of Society: Health, Education, and Government
Health Care
Education
Government
News Analysis: Technology Changes News Coverage of War
News Analysis: Massively Multiplayer Online Games and the Video Game Revolution
News Analysis: Free Music, Free Software, Free Medicine: Debates on Intellectual Property

3. Describe the increasing integration of economies (trade, capital movements) around the world and crises in the emerging markets in the 1990s.
G101 Resources that Address this Standard
Trade Issue Brief and Related Resources

Trade Issue Brief in entirety
News Analysis: U.S. Congress Grants President Trade Promotion Authority
News Analysis: Bush Imposes Duties on Steel Imports
News Analysis: Reaction to U.S. Farm Act Highlights Tension Between Domestic Politics and International Obligations
News Analysis:Genetically Modified Organisms Still Source of US-EU Tension
News Analysis: U.S. Initiates Ambitious Plan for Middle East Free Trade Area
News Analysis: Proliferation of Bilateral and Regional Free Trade Agreements May Threaten Multilateral Talks
News Analysis: EU Pushes for Greater Recognition of Geographic Product Names
News Analysis: The Cancún Debacle
News Analysis: The New Europe
News Analysis: New Doha Round
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: U.S. Lawmakers Approve CAFTA
News Analysis: Nestle and Fairtrade
News Analysis: Disappointing Results at the Hong Kong Ministerial of Doha Rounds
News Analysis: Cross-Border Takeovers and Economic Patriotism
News Analysis: Free Music, Free Software, Free Medicine: Debates on Intellectual Property
News Analysis: Job Insecurity and the Welfare State in a Globalized World
News Analysis: Fairtrade Cotton, Will it Make a Difference?
Lesson Plan: U.S. Trade Deficit
Lesson Plan: Why Nations Trade
Ask the Experts: New Zealand ambassador, on agricultural trade
Ask the Experts: Former USTR and Agriculture Secretary Clayton Yeutter, on International Trade
Ask the Experts: Congressman Sander Levin, on workers' rights and free trade in Central America
Ask the Experts: Former Senator and USTR William Brock, on the Bush Administration trade policy
Ask the Experts: Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Regina Vargo, on the Free Trade Area of the Americas

Invesment Issue Brief and Related Resources

Investment Issue Brief in Entirety
News Analysis: China—The Number One Target for Foreign Direct Investment in 2003
Lesson Plan: Foreign Investment

4. Describe the movement of people (labor) to find better employment opportunities and the transfer of skills back to developing countries
G101 Resources that Address this Standard
Migration Issue Brief and Related Resources

Introduction
Migration in an Earlier Era of Globalization
Post-World War II Migration
Migration Today
Why Does Migration Happen
Push Factors
Pull Factors
Economic Affects of Migration
Case of Phillipine Nurses
Challenges Ahead
Human Trafficking
EU Enlargement
An International Organization to Plan Migration Policy?
Conclusion
News Analysis: Mexican Foreign Minister Says Trade and Migration are Priorites in US-Mexico Relationship
News Analysis: The New Europe

News Analysis: U.S. State Department Report on Trafficking Produces Changes

News Analysis: European Union Adopts New Stance on Immigration

News Analysis: European Integration and the Proposed EU Constitution in a Globalized World

News Analysis: September 2005 UN Report on Global Migration Facility

Ask the Expert: Dr. Papademetriou and How immigration came to be one of the most political, international issues

Lesson Plan: Migration Service Learning

5. Describe the spread of knowledge and information across international borders fueled by advances in electronic communications.

G101 Resources that Address this Standard
Technology Issue Brief and Related Resources

Technology Issue Brief in Entirety
News Analysis: What Others Think About Outsourcing
News Analysis: New Steps in the Fight Against Piracy
News Analysis: Rich and Poor Countries Divided at World Summit on the Information Society
News Analysis: Technology Changes News Coverage of War
News Analysis: Free Music, Free Software, Free Medicine: Debates on Intellectual Property
News Analysis: United States Announces Intention to Maintain Control Over Internet
News Analysis: The U.S. House of Representatives Says No to Net Neutrality
Lesson Plan: Unit on Technology & Globalization

7. Explain how gaps between rich and poor countries, and rich and poor people within countries, have grown and describe the policies that are designed to alleviate poverty.
G101 Resources that Address this Standard

Development Issue Brief

Introduction: What is Development
Overview
Why Are Some Nations Richer than Others?
Geography
Culture
Property Rights
Lack of Freedom
Problems of Development Today
Assistance for Development
Institutions of Development
Case Studies of Development
Development Strategies
Poverty Reduction
Trade-Not-Aid
Good Governance
Sustainable Development
Gender Equality
Conclusion: The Millenium Development Goals
News Analysis: UN Declares 2005 The International Year of Microcredit
Lesson Plan: Economic Development
Lesson Plan: Sustainable Development

United States History Grade 11

Progressive Era 1890-1920
11.4 Students analyze the changing landscape, including the growth of cities and development of cities divided by race, ethnicity, and class
2. Explain the large-scale rural-to-urban migration, as well as massive immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe.

G101 Resources that Address this Standard

Migration Issue Brief

Introduction
Migration in an Earlier Era of Globalization
World War II 1939-1949
11.8 Analyze America's participation in World War II
10. Analyze the effect of massive aid given to Western Europe under the Marshall Plan and the establishment of the United Nations
11. Outline international organizations and their importance in shaping modern Europe and maintaing people and international order. (EG IMF, World Bank, GATT, UN Declaration of Human Rights)

G101 Resources that Address this Standard

International Law and Organizations Issue Brief and Related Resources:
- Introduction
- What is international law
- Is International law really law?
- What are the sources of international law
- How is international law enforced?
- The Issue of Sovereignty
- What Does International Law Address?
- Law of Armed Conflict
- International Economics Law
- International Human Rights Law
- International Environmental Law
- International Organizations
- The United Nations System
- UN Specialized Agencies
- UN Related Organizations
- UN Programs and Funds
- News Analysis: The Everest of Change.. Reforming the United Nations
- Lesson Plan: International Law and Sovereignty
World Bank and International Monetary Fund Issue Brief and Related Resources
- World Bank and IMF Issue Brief in Entirety
- Lesson Plan on IMF and World Bank
- News Analysis: Change in World Bank Leadership
- Ask the Experts: Laurence Meyer, on the IMF
- Ask the Experts: Sebastian Mallaby, on the World Bank
Trade Issue Brief
- Liberalization: The "Deregulation of International Trade
- Liberalization of International Trade
Cold War to the Millenium 1947-2001
11.10 Analyze the economic boom and social transformation of America mid-century
3. Describe the effects of technological developments on society and the economy and the increasing role of TV and mass media on the American home.

Contemporary America
11.13. Students describe important events and trends of the late 20th century.
1. Trace the computer and technological revolution of the 1980's and 1990's
2. Identify recent scientific and medical advances

G101 Resources that Address this Standard

Technology Issue Brief and Related Resources
5. Describe the major issues in the immigration debate
G101 Resources that Address this Standard

Migration Issue Brief and Related Resources
- Migration Issue Brief in Entirety
- News Analysis: Mexican Foreign Minister Says Trade and Migration are Priorites in US-Mexico Relationship
Trade Issue Brief
- Efforts to Manipulate Trade Flows
- Import Restrictions
- Export Subsidies
- Consequences of Trade Restrictions
- Tariff Debates in U.S. History
- News Analysis: Long-Running Trade Dispute over U.S. Tax Break May Be Ending
- News Analysis: Bush Imposes Duties on Steel Imports
- News Analysis: Reaction to U.S. Farm Act Highlights Tension Between Domestic Politics and International Obligations
- News Analysis: President Bush Lifts Controversial Steel Tariffs
- News Analysis: Cross-Border Takeovers and Economic Patriotism
- News Analysis: Job Insecurity and the Welfare State in a Globalized World
Environment Issue Brief
- Environment Issue Brief in Entirety
- News Analysis International Climate Accord Ratified by 178 Countries Without U.S. Participation
- News Analysis: Water Forum Discusses “Greatest Challenge of the Twenty-First Century”
- News Analysis: The 2005 Montreal Climate Change Conference
- News Analysis: Save the Whales Again?
- Lesson Plan: Environment
Environmental Sciences
E2 Broad Concept: The environment is a system of interdepent components affected by natural phenomena and human activity.
3. Describe how the global environment is affected by national policies and practices relating to energy use, waste disposal, ecological management, manufacturing, and population growth

G101 Resources that Address this Standard
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E5: Broad Concept: Numerous earth resources are used to sustain human affairs. The abundance and accesibility of these resources can influence their use.
2. Differentiate between renewable and non-renewable resources (including sources of energy), and compare and contast the pros and cons of using non-renewable sources.
3. Give examples of various forms and uses of fossil fuels and nuclear energy in our society, and describe alternative sources of energy provided by water, the atmosphere, and the sun.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the distribution of the natural resources in the United States and the world, and explain how natural resources influence relationships among nations.
6. Analyze the trade-offfs among different fuels, such as how energy use contributes to the rising standard of living in the industrially developing nations, yet also leads to a more rapid depletion of the Earth's energy resources and to increased environmental risk associated with with the use of fossil fuels and nuclear fuels.

G101 Resources that Address this Standard
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E8: Broad Concept: Environmental quality is linked to natural and human-induced hazards, and the ability of science and technology to meet local, national, and global challenges.
7. Recognize and describe important legislation enacted to protect environmental quality, such as the Clean Air Act and the Clean Water Act.

G101 Resources that Address this Standard

Environment Issue Brief and Related Resources

International Environmental Problems and Efforts to Solve Them
Wildlife
Trade in Wildlife
Spread of Invasive Species
Loss of Biodiversity
Ecosystems
Oceans
Desertification
Global Warming
Ozone Depletion
Pollution
Conclusion
News Analysis: International Climate Accord Ratified by 178 Countries Without U.S. Participation
News Analysis: Water Forum Discusses the "Greatest Challenges of the Twenty-first Century"
News Analysis: The 2005 Montreal Climate Change Conference
News Analysis: Save the Whales Again?
News Analysis: Collapse: End of Global Fish Stock by 2050?
Lesson Plan: The Environment

Language Arts
Strand Language Development
Discussion (Grades 9-12)
Oral Presentation (Grades 9-12)

Strand: Informational Text
Argument and Pursuasive Text (Grade 11-12)

Strand Research (Grades 9-12)

Strand Media
M3/4: Presentation (Grades 9-12)

G101 Resources with associated writing, discussion or presentation activities:
Trade Issue Brief and Related Resources

Import Restrictions
Liberalization: The “Deregulation” of International Trade
Liberalization of International Trade
Trade Challenges for the United States
Trade and International Labor Standards
Lesson Plan: U.S Trade Deficit
Lesson Plan: Why Nations Trade

Investment Issue Brief and Related Resources

Concerns about Shifting Production Due to Foreign Investment
Factors Influencing Foreign Investment Decisions
The MAI
Investment and Trade
Lesson Plan: Unit on Foreign Investment & Globalization

Health Issue Brief and Related Resources

Diseases “Go Global”
Food borne illnesses
Climate Change
Costs and Benefits
U.S. and the EU: Different Approaches
Lesson Plan: Unit on Health and Globalization
Lesson Plan: Unit on Prescription Drug Prices

Culture Issue Brief and Related Resources

The Canadian Magazine Dispute
Wildlife Protection and Cultural Rights
Lesson Plan: Unit on Globalization and Culture
Lesson Plan: Unit on Religion and Globalization
Lesson Plan: Languages in a Globalized World

Environment Issue Brief and Related Resources

Introduction
Tuna-Dolphin Case
Spread of Invasive Species
Lesson Plan: Unit on Globalization and the Environment

Assorted Lesson Plans

Lesson Plan: Development Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan: World Bank & IMF Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan: Unit on International Law and Organizations
Lesson Plan: Migration Service Learning Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan: Unit on Technology and Globalization
Lesson Plan: Sustainable Development and Africa's Wildlife Reserves
Lesson Plan: Women and Globalization

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