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 G101 and Illinois Standards

G101 and Illinois State standards

As shown below, the material on Globalization101.org fits very well into the Illinois Standards for high-school students. Click on the subject area standard below to see the related G101 alignments. Under each standard, click on the links to see sections of the site related to it.

Science Standards
STATE GOAL 13: Understand the relationships among science, technology and society in historical and contemporary contexts.

Social Studies Standards
STATE GOAL 14: Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
STATE GOAL 15: Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.

Economics Standards
STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
STATE GOAL 18: Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.

Physical Development and Health Standards
STATE GOAL 22: Understand principles of health promotion and the prevention and treatment of illness and injury. 

Science Standards
STATE GOAL 13: Understand the relationships among science, technology and society in historical and contemporary contexts.
B. Know and apply concepts that describe the interaction between science, technology and society.
13.B.5a Analyze challenges created by international competition for increases in scientific knowledge and technological capabilities (e.g., patent issues, industrial espionage, technology obsolescence).

Globalization101.org material that addresses this standard:
Technology Issue Brief, Related News Analyses and Lesson Plans

  • Introduction
  • The Impact of Information Technology
  • Industrial Structure and Jobs
  • Workforce
  • Financial Markets
  • Benefits
  • Concerns
  • Digital Divides and Privacy and Security Concerns
  • International Digital Divide
  • Privacy and Security Concerns
  • Conclusion
  • News Analysis: United States Announces Intention to Maintain Control Over Internet
  • News Analysis: New Steps in the Fight Against Piracy
  • News Analysis: Rich and Poor Countries Divided at World Summit on the Information Society
  • Lesson Plan: Technology

  • 13.B.5d Analyze the costs, benefits and effects of scientific and technological policies at the local, state, national and global levels (e.g., genetic research, Internet access).

    Globalization101.org material that addresses this standard:

    Environment Issue Brief, Related News Analyses and Lesson Plans

    • Introduction
    • Globalization and the Environment
    • Are International Trade and Protection of the Environment Enemies?
    • The Tuna-Dolphin Case
    • The Environment and NAFTA
    • The Shrimp-Turtle Case
    • The Doha Mandate on the Environment
    • Trade in Wildlife
    • Spread of Invasive Species
    • Loss of Biodiversity
    • Ecosystems
    • Oceans
    • Desertification
    • Global Warming
    • Ozone Depletion
    • Pollution
    • Conclusion
    • News Analysis: Russia Joining the Kyoto Protocol
    • Lesson Plan: Unit on Globalization and the Environment

    Health Issue Brief and Related News Analyses

    • Genetically Modified Organisms
    • Highly Beneficial: Increased Yield and Hardiness
    • Highly Dangerous: Tinkering With Nature
    • U.S. and The EU: Different Approaches 
    • News Analysis: Spread of Avian Influenza Poses Pandemic Threat
    • News Analysis: Globalization of the Food Supply: Mad Cow Disease & International Trade
    • News Analysis: Drug Importation and its Impact on the World Pharmaceutical Market

  • Technology Issue Brief, Related News Analyses and Lesson Plans

    • 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
    • International Digital Divide
    • Privacy and Security Concerns
    • Conclusion
    • News Analysis: United States Announces Intention to Maintain Control Over Internet
    • 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: Genetically Modified Organisms Still Source of US-EU Tension
    • News Analysis: Technology Changes News Coverage of War
    • Lesson Plan: Unit on Technology & Globalization

    13.B.5e Assess how scientific and technological progress has affected other fields of study, careers and job markets and aspects of everyday life.

    Globalization101.org material that addresses this standard:
    Environment Issue Brief, Related News Analyses and Lesson Plans

    • Trade in Wildlife
    • Spread of Invasive Species
    • Loss of Biodiversity
    • Ecosystems
    • Oceans
    • Desertification
    • Global Warming
    • Ozone Depletion
    • Pollution
    • Conclusion
    • News Analysis: The Globalized World Responds to Tsunami Disaster
    • Lesson Plan: Unit on Globalization and the Environment

    Health News Analyses

    • News Analysis: Spread of Avian Influenza Poses Pandemic Threat
    • News Analysis: Globalization of the Food Supply: Mad Cow Disease & International Trade
    • News Analysis: Drug Importation and its Impact on the World Pharmaceutical Market

    Technology Issue Brief, 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
    • Privacy and Security Concerns
    • Conclusion
    • News Analysis: Massively Multiplayer Online Games and the Video Game Revolution
    • 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

     

    Social Studies
    STATE GOAL 14: Understand political systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
    D. Understand the roles and influences of individuals and interest groups in the political systems of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
    14.D.5 Interpret a variety of public policies and issues from the perspectives of different individuals and groups

    Globalization101.org material that addresses this standard:

    Environment Issue Brief, Related News Analyses and Lesson Plans

    • Introduction
    • Globalization and the Environment
    • Are International Trade and Protection of the Environment Enemies?
    • The Tuna-Dolphin Case
    • The Environment and NAFTA
    • The Shrimp-Turtle Case
    • The Doha Mandate on the Environment
    • Trade in Wildlife
    • Spread of Invasive Species
    • Loss of Biodiversity
    • Ecosystems
    • Oceans
    • Desertification
    • Global Warming
    • Ozone Depletion
    • Pollution
    • Conclusion
    • News Analysis: Russia Joining the Kyoto Protocol
    • Lesson Plan: Unit on Globalization and the Environment

    Health Issue Brief, Related News Analyses and Lesson Plans

    • Genetically Modified Organisms
    • Highly Beneficial: Increased Yield and Hardiness
    • Highly Dangerous: Tinkering With Nature
    • U.S. and The EU: Different Approaches 
    • News Analysis: Spread of Avian Influenza Poses Pandemic Threat
    • 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: Genetically Modified Organisms Still Source of US-EU Tension
    • Lesson Plan: Unit on Health & Globalization
    • Lesson Plan: Lesson Plan on Prescription Drug Prices

    Migration and Related News Analysis

    • Post-9/11 Policies
    • EU Enlargement
    • An International Organization to Plan Migration Policy?
    • News Analysis: European Union Adopts New Stance on Immigration

    Trade Issue Brief and Related News Analyses 

    • Primer II: Government Regulation Of Trade
    • Import Restrictions
    • Export Subsidies
    • Consequences of Trade Restrictions
    • Trade Challenges for the United States
    • Trade and International Labor Standards
    • Trade and Environmental Standards
    • News Analysis: President Bush Lifts Controversial Steel Tariffs
    • News Analysis: Proliferation of Bilateral and Regional Free Trade Agreements May Threaten Multilateral Talks
    • News Analysis: U.S. Lawmakers Approve CAFTA
    • News Analysis: Dispute Over Aircraft Subsidies Back on WTO Docket
    • News Analysis: New Era Opens in Global Textile & Apparel Trade

    E. Understand United States foreign policy as it relates to other nations and international issues.
    14.E.4 Analyze historical trends of United States foreign policy (e.g., emergence as a world leader - military, industrial, financial).
    14.E.5 Analyze relationships and tensions among members of the international community.

    Globalization101.org material that addresses this standard:
    Environment Issue Brief

    • Introduction
    • Globalization and the Environment
    • Are International Trade and Protection of the Environment Enemies?
    • The Tuna-Dolphin Case
    • The Environment and NAFTA
    • The Shrimp-Turtle Case
    • The Doha Mandate on the Environment

    Health Issue Brief, Related News Analyses and Lesson Plans

    • Genetically Modified Organisms
    • Highly Beneficial: Increased Yield and Hardiness
    • Highly Dangerous: Tinkering With Nature
    • U.S. and The EU: Different Approaches 
    • News Analysis: Spread of Avian Influenza Poses Pandemic Threat
    • 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: Genetically Modified Organisms Still Source of US-EU Tension
    • Lesson Plan: Unit on Health & Globalization
    • Lesson Plan: Lesson Plan on Prescription Drug Prices

    Migration Issue Brief and Related News Analysis

    • Post-9/11 Policies
    • EU Enlargement
    • An International Organization to Plan Migration Policy?
    • News Analysis: European Union Adopts New Stance on Immigration

    Trade Issue Brief, News Analyses

    • 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
    • The Changing Composition of Trade
    • Trade Challenges for the United States
    • Trade and International Labor Standards
    • Trade and Environmental Standards
    • News Analysis: President Bush Lifts Controversial Steel Tariffs
    • News Analysis: Proliferation of Bilateral and Regional Free Trade Agreements May Threaten Multilateral Talks
    • News Analysis: U.S. Lawmakers Approve CAFTA
    • News Analysis: Dispute Over Aircraft Subsidies Back on WTO Docket
    • News Analysis: New Era Opens in Global Textile & Apparel Trade

    STATE GOAL 15: Understand economic systems, with an emphasis on the United States.

    A. Understand how different economic systems operate in the exchange, production, distribution and consumption of goods and services.
    15.A.5a Explain the impact of various determinants of economic growth (e.g., investments in human/physical capital, research and development, technological change) on the economy.

    C. Understand that scarcity necessitates choices by producers. 15.C.4b Explain the importance of research, development, invention, technology and entrepreneurship to the United States economy.

    Globalization101.org resources that address this standards:
    Technology Issue Brief Related News Analyses and Lesson Plan

    • Introduction
    • Industrial Structure and Jobs
    • Workforce
    • Financial Markets
    • Benefits
    • Concerns

    D. Understand trade as an exchange of goods or services.
    15.D.4a Explain the meaning and importance of “balance of trade” and how trade surpluses and deficits between nations are determined.

    Globalization101.org resources that address this standards:
    Trade Issue Brief, News Analyses and Lesson Plans

    • The U.S. Trade Balance
    • News Analysis: U.S. Current Account Deficit Causes Concern Around the Globe
    • Lesson Plan: Lesson Plan on the U.S. Trade Deficit
    • Lesson Plan: Lesson Plan on Why Nations Trade

  • 15.D.4b Describe the relationships between the availability and price of a nation’s resources and its comparative advantage in relation to other nations.

    Globalization101.org resources that address this standards:
    Trade Issue Brief and Related Lesson Plan

    • Trade Specialization
    • The Theory of Comparative Advantage
    • Comparative Advantage versus Absolute Advantage
    • Lesson Plan: Lesson Plan on the Theory of Comparative Advantage

  • 15.D.5b Analyze why trade barriers and exchange rates affect the flow of goods and services among nations.

    Globalization101.org resources that address this standards:
    Trade Issue Brief & Related News Analyses

    • Primer II: Government Regulation Of Trade
    • Import Restrictions
    • Export Subsidies
    • Consequences of Trade Restrictions
    • Tariff Debates in U.S. History
    • News Analysis: President Bush Lifts Controversial Steel Tariffs
    • News Analysis: Dispute Over Aircraft Subsidies Back on WTO Docket

  • 15.D.5c Explain how technology has affected trade in the areas of transportation, communication, finance and manufacturing.

    Globalization101.org resources that address this standards:
    Technology Issue Brief Related News Analyses and Lesson Plan

    • Introduction
    • Industrial Structure and Jobs
    • Workforce
    • Financial Markets
    • Benefits
    • Concerns
    • News Analysis: Technology Changes News Coverage of War
    • News Analysis: Rich and Poor Countries Divided at World Summit on the Information Society
    • Lesson Plan: Unit on Technology & Globalization

  • E. Understand the impact of government policies and decisions on production and consumption in the economy.

    15.E.4a Explain why government may intervene in a market economy.

    Globalization101.org resources that address this standards:
    Trade Issue Brief and Related News Analyses

    • Primer II: Government Regulation Of Trade
    • Import Restrictions
    • Export Subsidies
    • Consequences of Trade Restrictions
    • Tariff Debates in U.S. History
    • News Analysis: Drug Importation and its Impact on the World Pharmaceutical Market

    15.E.4b Describe social and environmental benefits and consequences of production and consumption

    Globalization101.org material that addresses this standard:
    Culture Issue Brief

    • The Canadian Magazine Dispute
    • Protecting Family Farms
    • Wildlife Protection and Cultural Rights?

    Environment Issue Brief & Related News Analyses & Lesson Plans

    • Introduction
    • Globalization and the Environment
    • Are International Trade and Protection of the Environment Enemies?
    • The Tuna-Dolphin Case
    • The Environment and NAFTA
    • The Shrimp-Turtle Case
    • The Doha Mandate on the Environment
    • Spread of Invasive Species
    • Loss of Biodiversity
    • Ecosystems
    • Oceans
    • Desertification
    • Global Warming
    • Ozone Depletion
    • Pollution
    • Conclusion
    • News Analysis: Russia Joining the Kyoto Protocol
    • News Analysis:  Water Forum Discusses “Greatest Challenge of the Twenty-First Century”
    • News Analysis: World Summit on Sustainable Development Fails to Live Up to Expectations
    • Lesson Plan: Unit on Globalization and the Environment

    Trade Issue Brief and Related News Analyses

    • Trade and International Labor Standards
    • Trade and Environmental Standards
    • News Analysis: The Cancún Debacle

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    Economics

    STATE GOAL 16: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.

  • E Understand the development of economic systems.

    16.C.5a (US) Analyze how and why the role of the United States in the world economy has changed since World War II

    Globalization101.org resources that addresses these standards:
    Trade Issue Brief and Related News Analysis

    • 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
    • The Changing Composition of Trade
    • Trade Challenges for the United States
    • Trade and International Labor Standards
    • Trade and Environmental Standards
    • News Analysis: U.S. Lawmakers Approve CAFTA
    • News Analysis: International Oil Markets and the Global Economy
    • News Analysis: New Era Opens in Global Textile & Apparel Trade
    • News Analysis: U.S. Current Account Deficit Causes Concern Around the Globe
    • News Analysis: New Doha Round "Framework Agreement"
    • News Analysis: The Cancún Debacle
    • News Analysis: Proliferation of Bilateral and Regional Free Trade Agreements May Threaten Multilateral Talks
    • News Analysis: Problems and Progress in the First Year of the WTO Doha Development Round
    • 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

    IMF & World Bank Issue Brief

    • Introduction
    • The Origins of the IFIs

  • 16.C.5b (W) Describe how historical trends in population, urbanization, economic development and technological advancements have caused change in world economic systems.

    Globalization101.org material that addresses this standard:
    Migration Issue Brief and Related News Analyses 

    • Introduction
    • Migration in an Earlier Era of Globalization
    • Post-World War II Migration
    • Migration Today
    • Economic Effects of Migration
    • The Case of the Philippine Nurses
    • Post-9/11 Policies
    • EU Enlargement
    • News Analysis: European Integration and the Proposed EU Constitution in a Globalized World
    • News Analysis: European Union Adopts New Stance on Immigration
    • News Analysis: The New Europe

    Development Issue Brief

    • Introduction: What Is Development?
    • The Divide Between Developed and Developing Countries

    Technology Issue Brief Related News Analyses and Lesson Plan

    • Introduction
    • Industrial Structure and Jobs
    • Workforce
    • Financial Markets
    • Benefits
    • Concerns
    • News Analysis: Rich and Poor Countries Divided at World Summit on the Information Society
    • Lesson Plan: Unit on Technology & Globalization

  • E. Understand Illinois, United States and world environmental history. 16.E.4b (W) Describe how migration has altered the world’s environment since 1450.

    Globalization101.org material that addresses this standard:
    Migration Issue Brief and Related News Analyses 

    • Introduction
    • Migration in an Earlier Era of Globalization
    • Post-World War II Migration
    • Migration Today
    • Economic Effects of Migration
    • The Case of the Philippine Nurses
    • Post-9/11 Policies
    • EU Enlargement
    • News Analysis: European Integration and the Proposed EU Constitution in a Globalized World
    • News Analysis: European Union Adopts New Stance on Immigration
    • News Analysis: The New Europe

    16.E.5a (W) Analyze how technological and scientific developments have affected human productivity, human comfort and the environment.

    Globalization101.org material that addresses this standard:
    Technology Issue Brief Related News Analyses and Lesson Plan

    • Introduction
    • The Impact of Information Technology
    • Industrial Structure and Jobs
    • Workforce
    • Financial Markets
    • Benefits
    • Concerns
    • Digital Divides and Privacy and Security Concerns
    • International Digital Divide
    • Privacy and Security Concerns
    • Conclusion
    • News Analysis: Rich and Poor Countries Divided at World Summit on the Information Society

    Environment Issue Brief

    • The Tuna-Dolphin Case
    • The Shrimp-Turtle Case in the New WTO Context

  • 16.E.5b (W) Analyze the relationship between an issue in world environmental history and the related aspects of political, economic and social history.

    Globalization101.org material that addresses this standard:
    Trade Issue Brief

    • Trade and International Labor Standards
    • Trade and Environmental Standards

    Environment

    • Introduction
    • Globalization and the Environment
    • Are International Trade and Protection of the Environment Enemies?
    • The Tuna-Dolphin Case
    • The Environment and NAFTA
    • The Shrimp-Turtle Case
    • The Doha Mandate on the Environment
    • Spread of Invasive Species
    • Loss of Biodiversity
    • Ecosystems
    • Oceans
    • Desertification
    • Global Warming
    • Ozone Depletion
    • Pollution
    • Conclusion

     STATE GOAL 18: Understand social systems, with an emphasis on the United States.
    A. Compare characteristics of culture as reflected in language, literature, the arts, traditions and institutions.

  • 18.A.5 Compare ways in which social systems are affected by political, environmental, economic and technological changes

    Globalization101.org material that addresses this standard:

    Culture Issue Brief, Related News Analyses and Lesson Plans

    • Globalization vs. Local Cultures
    • The Influence of U.S. Corporations on Local Mores
    • The Dominance of the American Market
    • The Integration of Cultures
    • Reaffirmation of Local Cultures
    • A Clash of Civilizations?
    • Cultural Impacts of Globalization
    • The New Global Professionals
    • Pop Culture
    • The Global Village
    • Culture and Trade Disputes
    • The Canadian Magazine Dispute
    • Protecting Family Farms
    • Wildlife Protection and Cultural Rights?
    • Sanctions
    • News Anaylsis: Massively Multiplayer Online Games and the Video Game Revolution
    • Lesson Plan: Unit on Culture & Globalization

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    Physical Development and Health
    STATE GOAL 22: Understand principles of health promotion and the prevention and treatment of illness and injury.

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