Agenda for 2/26

1. The threat of cyber attacks

2. Reviewing the HW - Policy beliefs of the Four Options

Option 1 - Lead the World to Democracy

Economy - the Gov. should make it easier for US companies to do business in other countries, and promote free-market capitalism world wide.

Security - use military force to go after threats to democracy around the world, especially terrorism and dictatorships.

International Relations - the US should not rely on international organizations and  should be willing to take action by itself to promote democracy throughout the world. The US should not be afraid to use its military to do so.

Health and Environment - the government should not be in the business of protecting the environment and health. Let the free market (companies) work to find (and profit from) solutions to these problems.

Culture/Values - The US should try to spread American culture/values throughout the world

Option 2 - Protect US Global Interests

Economy - the Gov. should act in ways that benefits the US economy and produces jobs and wealth in America

Security - avoid large military actions like invasions. Instead use small scale actions like drone attacks, or special (secret) operations. 

International Relations - encourage and maximize relationships between the US and other countries in ways the benefit the US.

Health and Environment - the economy comes before the environment. Do not create environmental rules that might hurt the economy or access to oil.

Culture/Values - The US should be an example to other countries, but we shouldn't spend time and resources trying to get other countries to be like us or follow our values.

Option 3 - Build a More Cooperative World

Economy - take the lead to making a fair world economy and by working to protect human rights, safe working conditions and a healthy environment all over the world.

Security - Stop programs that make people angry at the US, like the drone program. Take the lead in reducing the amount of nuclear weapons in the world (even ours).

International Relations - Participate in international organizations (like the UN) and work to make them stronger and more effective.

Health and Environment -  work together with other countries to address environmental problems, and to help countries grow in sustainable ways. Support UN efforts to improve the lives of the world's poor.

Culture/Values - Work to be a more democratic and equal country. Work to make sure globalization doesn't destroy global diversity.

Option 4 - Protect the US Homeland

Economy - Work to protect US companies and jobs from foreign competition. Reduce our need for foreign oil, by drilling more in the US and by using more alternative energy.

Security - Reduce our alliances, only react militarily when our country is directly threatened and reduce military spending.

International Relations - Let other countries try to solve their own problems, and do not work with international organizations.

Health and Environment -  Do not make environmental rules that might hurt the economy. Only spend money on resources on health problems effecting the American people at home.

Culture/Values - Do not try to force US values on other countries. Instead work to strengthen American values within America.

3. Choose with option you believe in most strongly

4. Complete the "Preparing the Debate"note sheet based on your chosen option.

Agenda for 2/23

1. Your Values: Privacy v. Security - survey

2. The Fight between Apple and the Fed. Government

• NBC News report
• New York Times story

3. Your opinion? 

Respond to ONE of the questions below in a paragraph and upload to eBackpack. 

You will have ten minutes to respond. If you do not finish in ten minutes, you can finish for HW. Be sure to turn in by next class.

• Who do you side with in this debate? Apple or the Fed. Gov.?
• What do you think is more important: the national security interest in getting information related to the San Bernadine terrorist attack, or the privacy interest in keeping iPhones and user data secure from government and/or unlawful intrusion?
• Which do you think is a more serious to Americans: the potential of a terrorist attack, or the potential of someone (the gov., hackers, family, police, etc.) gaining access to information that you wish to remain private.

Paragraph Structure

A. Thesis/Topic sentence

• "Although (one reason that goes against your opinion), more importantly (state your opinion)."

B. Counter-argument

• explain what you agree with from the opposite side (Counter argument)

C. Transition to main argument

D. Main argument

• explain the reasons and examples that support your main argument

E. Summation

• Summarize/restate your overall opinion

Upload your completed paragraph to "Assignment #7 - Apple v. The Feds - Paragraph"

4. Assignment #8 - Foreign Policy Options Graphic Organizer 

• Using the materials you received in class, complete the graphic organizer for all four options.
• After completing the G.O., choose which option you agree with most strongly. 
• Then, complete the three "Expressing Key Values" questions for your chosen option.
• When complete take a photo of your completed Graphic Organizer and upload to eBackpack Assignment #8.
• Due at the start of next class (Friday - 2/26)

Agenda for 2/12

1. Last Night on the News

2. Globalization Article - read article

3. Globalization Paragraph

Assignment #6 -  Globalization - Good or Bad?

• Using the slide show and article write a paragraph where you explain your opinion about whether globalization has been a good thing for the world.
• Make sure you take a clear side.
• Provide a clear definition of globalization
• Provide at least three specific reasons/examples to support your opinion from the slideshow, and at least two reasons/examples from the article.
• You must write about at least two convincing arguments for the opposite side (one from slideshow, one from article)
• Your paragraph should start with a thesis statement:
• Although (one reason that goes against your opinion), more importantly (state your opinion).

4. Paragraph Structure

A. Thesis/Topic sentence

• "Although (one reason that goes against your opinion), more importantly (state your opinion)."

B. Counter-argument

• explain what you agree with from the opposite side (Counter argument)

C. Transition to main argument

D. Main argument

• explain the reasons and examples that support your main argument

E. Summation

• Summarize/restate your main point

5. Work on and submit second draft of paragraph

Agenda for 2/10

1. Debate: Should rich nations pay to preserve the rain forest?

2. Click here to login to the online quiz about the story we just listened to. 

• Type "AMERICASRESPONSE" into to "room name" box

3. International Relations Vocab Quiz

4. Assignment #6 -  Globalization - Good or Bad?

• Using the slide show write a paragraph where you explain your opinion about whether globalization has been a good thing for the world.
• Make sure you take a clear side.
• Provide a clear definition of globalization
• Provide at least three specific reasons/examples to support your opinion.
• You must mention at least one reason why you support the opposing side
• Your paragraph should start with a thesis statement:
• Although (one reason that goes against your opinion), more importantly (state your opinion).

Upload your finished paragraph to eBackpack Assignment #6

Agenda for 2/8

1. 10 Things to Know About Today

2. Review HW

1. What is globalization?

Globalization is the way that local or national ways of doing things become global, that is, done together around the world. It is about economics or trade, technology, politics, and culture.

Put simply, globalization refers to the way that countries, people, governments, economies, and cultures are increasingly connected to each other, influenced by each other and reliant on each other.

2. Give two reasons why some people are fearful of globalization.

A. Some countries (like the US) can dominate globalization and push their beliefs, customs, and needs onto other people

B. Some countries could lose out economically to countries that are more powerful than them

3. Give one positive and one negative effect of economic globalization. 

A.  It allows the world to work together more cooperatively

B. The interests of some countries can dominate those of others - not everyone gets an equal say, or equal benefit

4. Supporters and critics have different views on who bene ts most from free trade.

A. Supporters - Who benefits? Everyone, from workers, to industries, investors, consumers.

B. Critics - Who benefits? Big businesses and corporations. Bigger countries like the US and China.

5. Name three global health concerns that are widespread and especially deadly.

A. HIV Aids

B. Malaria

C. Malnutrition/Hunger

6. In general, what are the primary differences between richer/Northern countries and poorer/Southern countries on global environmental issues?

Northern (wealthier) Countries

• Environmental Conditions - healthier environment, 
• Use of Resources - use more resources
• Contributions to Pollution - generates more of the pollution (until recently)
• Population Growth - slower population growth

Southern (poorer) Countries

• Environmental Conditions - more diseases, harsher environmental conditions
• Use of Resources - use less resources
• Contributions to Pollution - generates less of the pollution (until recently)
• Population Growth - faster population growth

7. What is an international organization? Give three examples of international organizations.

International governmental organizations (IGOs) seek to resolve problems that affect multiple states. These groups set rules for states that choose to be members and work together to solve world problems.

8. Why do some people call for reform of the structure of the UN? What problems do they see?

Some people believe that certain powerful nations have too much power/control in the UN. They want changes to make it more democratic, so that all nations have an equal voice in solving world problems.

9. What are human rights? Why do some states resist a universal international human rights standard?

Fundamental and absolute rights that every human being possesses, regardless of national laws or cultural traditions. Some of the fundamental human rights, as expressed in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, include the right to life, liberty, security, sufficient standard of living, equality under the law, education, freedom of movement, and freedom of thought and religion. 

Some argue that beliefs in individual liberty and equality originated in the West, and are not shared or valued by other cultures, particularly those with strong communal traditions. Basically, not all countries agree to what human rights should be.

10. Look at the Universal Declaration of Human Rights table on page 19. List two rights from the Uni- versal Declaration that also appear in the amendments to the U.S. Constitution. Then list two that do not appear.

Major Elements of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Everyone is entitled to: 

• life
• liberty
• security
• a nationality
• freedom from slavery, discrimina- tion, or torture
• equal protection under the law
• presumption of innocence until proven guilty
• freedom from arbitrary interference with privacy
• freedom of movement
• freedom to marry and start a family
• ownership of property
• freedom of thought, opinion, expres- sion, association, and religion
• suffrage (the right to vote)
• social security
• work and membership in trade unions
• fair wages and equal pay for equal work
• rest and periodic holidays with pay
• an adequate standard of living
• free basic education 

3. Review International Relations Terminology

HW - Prepare for International Relations Terminology (Vocab) Quiz

Agenda for 2/4

1. 10 Things to Know Today

2. Foreign Policy Values Quiz - (Assignment #4 on eBackpack)

3. Understanding the US Role in the World

• Debating the "four questions"

4. International Relations Vocabulary - With your group:

• define the words you've been assigned - use words you understand
• Add your words and definitions to this Google Doc - International Relations Vocab
• Review Vocabulary as a class

5. Part II Reading and Study Guide

• begin work on the Part II Reading and Study Guide

HW - Finish Part II Reading and Study Guide (Assignment #5 - take photo of study guide and upload to eBackpack)

Agenda for 2/2

1. 10 Things to Know Today

2. Defining Foreign Policy Values

In a new Notability note, Google Doc, or Pages doc:

• A. Find and write down the definitions for each of the 10 foreign policy values.
• B. Identify your top 3 values (in terms of importance). Write 3-4 sentences explaining why you believe each of those values to be important.
• C. Identify the value you think is least important. Write 3-4 sentences explaining why.

When complete turn in your work to "Assignment #4" on eBackpack

 3. Review/Discuss Values and Voting with our feet! Be ready to explain your values to the class.

4. Applying your values to the most pressing foreign policy issues for 2016  

HW - Be prepared for QUIZ next class.

• Be able to identify, define and explain the value you believe in most strongly.
• Ge able to identify, define and explain the value you disagree with most strongly.