1. 10 Things to Know Today
- Read about Zika virus.
- How should the US respond to global disease outbreaks?
2. Finish "US Role in the World - Ballot"
3. US Role in the World - Ballot Reflections
- Articulate which "Part 1 Future" you believe in most strongly and WHY.
- 5 mins - Meet with a student
who has the same “ideal future” for America's role in the world (Part 1). Write down the reason he or she gives for why they believe in that future most strongly.
- 5 mins - Meet with another student
who has the same “ideal future” for America's role in the world (Part
1). Write down the reason he or she gives for why they believe in that
future most strongly.
- 5 mins - Meet with a student who has
a different "ideal future." Write down the reason he or she gives for why they believe in that future most strongly.
- 5 mins - Meet with another student who has
a different "ideal future." Write down the reason he or she gives for why they believe in that future most strongly.
4. Return to your seat and reflect upon the answers from the other students.
- In what ways is opinion similar or different from the students who shared your ideal future?
- Why do you disagree with the students who chose a different ideal future?
5. The most pressing foreign policy issues for 2016
1. 10 things to know today
- Pick one of the 10 events/issues that either is an event in a foreign country, or involves the US and their relationship with a foreign country.
- Read the short summary. Click on and read the article linked to at the end of the summary.
- Write a short paragraph explaining the issue and any opinion you have about it.
- Upload your paragraph to eBackpack Assignment #2
2. What is "American foreign policy?" What does it include?
America’s foreign policy today covers a wide range of functions and
issues. It includes:
A. establishing and maintaining diplomatic relations
with other countries and international organizations such as the United Nations and the Organization of American States
B. peacekeeping functions such as working with allies to assure regional
and international security and arms-control efforts
C. a range
of international economic issues including trade, travel, and business
D. foreign aid and disaster relief
E. a leadership role in peacemaking around the globe
by trying to negotiate treaties and agreements to end regional
conflicts
F. a role in trying to address international economic and environmental
problems.
4. Foreign Policy Values Survey.
HW - Prepare for Quiz on the Foreign policy functions. You will need to identify and describe your TOP 3 most important functions.
1. 10 things to know today
2. Introduction to Mr. Parise and the Terms and Conditions of the class
3. What is "American foreign policy?" What does it include?
- With the other students at your table, decide which three of the foreign policy functions below are the most critical to the country. See sure to have a reason for each one!
- Copy A-F below into a new notatibility note, and define any words/terms you are unsure of
America’s foreign policy today covers a wide range of functions and
issues. It includes:
A. establishing and maintaining diplomatic relations
with other countries and international organizations such as the United Nations and the Organization of American States
B. peacekeeping functions such as working with allies to assure regional
and international security and arms-control efforts
C. a range
of international economic issues including trade, travel, and business
D. foreign aid and disaster relief
E. a leadership role in peacemaking around the globe
by trying to negotiate treaties and agreements to end regional
conflicts
F. a role in trying to address international economic and environmental
problems.
4. Foreign Policy Values Survey.
